Ancient India Part 1

Which of the following was NOT one of the three earliest civilizations of the Old World mentioned as a site of early civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indian Subcontinent

• China

What are the two primary names used to refer to the ancient Indian civilization discussed?

• Indus Valley Civilization and Harappan

• Vedic Civilization and Mauryan

• Gupta Empire and Mughal Empire

• Dravidian Civilization and Aryan

What advanced urban planning features were characteristic of Harappan cities?

• Elaborate palaces and grand temples

• Extensive road networks for chariots

• Advanced water supply and sanitation systems

• Large public amphitheaters for entertainment

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What is a characteristic of the Harappan writing system?

• It has been fully deciphered.

• It consists of only a few dozen symbols.

• It represented entire words or ideas.

• It was primarily used for long narratives.

Which of the following is a proposed reason for the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• A sudden increase in trade with distant regions.

• A shift in the course of monsoons leading to rivers drying up.

• The development of a new, more complex writing system.

• A rapid increase in population leading to resource depletion.