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Harappan Civilization: Key Concepts

Harappan Civilization: Key Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Harappan civilization thrived for about 1,000 years before disappearing mysteriously. Known for its wealth from trade, the civilization had skilled artisans and traded with regions like Mesopotamia. While the exact form of government is unknown, the well-planned cities suggest organized governance. The social structure remains unclear, but there might have been classes. Harappans worshipped animal and human-like gods, and their technology was advanced, with bronze tools and sanitation systems. They had a writing system with picture-like symbols, but it remains undeciphered. The language spoken is also unknown.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the mysteries surrounding the Harappan Civilization?

Its exact location

The reason for its disappearance

The language they spoke

The type of food they ate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Harappan cities primarily gain wealth?

Through agriculture

By conquering neighboring lands

Through mining

Via trade with other regions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following items was NOT produced by Harappan artisans?

Gold jewelry

Bronze sculptures

Clay dishes

Cotton clothing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of well-planned cities in Harappan Civilization suggest?

An organized government

A strong military presence

A focus on religious activities

A lack of social structure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is known about the social structure of the Harappan Civilization?

It was a democracy

Archaeological evidence suggests possible classes

There were no social classes

It was a caste-based system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What form did Harappan gods often take?

Natural elements

Animal or human forms

Celestial bodies

Abstract symbols

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technological advancement is attributed to the Harappan Civilization?

The development of bronze tools

The invention of the wheel

The use of iron weapons

The creation of paper

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