Quiz on the Harappan Civilization

What was the first city of the Harappan Civilization to be discovered?

• Kalibangan

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

• Harappa

Approximately how many years ago did the Harappan Civilization develop?

• 3000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

• 4700 years ago

• 2500 years ago

What is the name of the smaller and elevated area in Harappan cities?

• Lower Town

• Great Bath

• Citadel

• Fire Altar

What was the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro primarily used for?

• Ritualistic bathing

• Water supply

• Cooking

• Storage

Where were fire altars found in the Harappan Civilization?

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Lothal and Kalibangan

• Kalibangan and Mohenjo-Daro

• Harappa and Lothal

What type of houses were common in Harappan cities?

• Wooden houses

• 1 & 2 storey brick houses

• Stone houses

• Mud huts

What feature was included in the houses of the Harappan Civilization?

• Basements

• Rooftop gardens

• Private wells

• Central heating

What was a key characteristic of the drainage system in Harappan cities?

• No drainage system

• Covered drains with inspection holes

• Open drains

• Underground rivers

What was the primary material used for constructing walls in Harappan cities?

• Stone

• Wood

• Baked bricks

• Mud

What was the layout of the streets in Harappan cities?

• Random arrangement

• Diagonal layout

• Circular pattern

• Grid pattern