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Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjo-Daro

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mohenjo-Daro literally means "place or hill of the dead."

a)

True

b)

False

2.

This artifact was found in Mohenjo-Daro's citadel and was at first believed to be used in a granary. Later, archaeologists found no evidence of this. It's specific purpose is unknown.

a)

Seals

b)

Scale and weights

c)

Games (Chess)

d)

Clay Model (Oxen + Cart)

3.

True or False: The scale and weights were consistent and accurate... meaning that ancient Indians had a standard set of weights for weighing everything.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Believed to be used for bathing (potentially for religious rituals) it was made of waterproofed brick and had small dressing rooms surrounding it.

a)

Sewer System

b)

Seals

c)

Home in Mohenjo-Daro

d)

The Great Bath

5.

Some archaeologists and scientists believe the statue (shown here) believe the man may have been...

a)

a farmer

b)

a merchant

c)

both a priest and a king

d)

a slave

6.

The seals found in Mohenjo-Daro, often with animal pictures, are believed to have been used by merchants or...

a)

used as charms to keep away evil

b)

trade for coffee

c)

used for kids games

7.

True or False: With over 400 pictographs found on seals in Mohenjo-Daro, there is little known about the Ancient Indian language.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Mohenjo-Daro's advanced sewer system WOULD NOT BE SEEN AGAIN in the world for 2,000 years until this civilization made their own version.

a)

The Greeks

b)

The Aztecs

c)

The Romans

d)

The Persians

9.

True or False: Archaeologists think that the sewer system allowed all people, rich and poor, to have bathrooms in their house.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Houses in the lower city, like most of Mohenjo-Daro, were made of...

a)

concrete

b)

stone

c)

clay

d)

mud bricks

11.

Evidence from Mohenjo-Daro suggests that people liked playing games, including...

a)

Checkers

b)

Chess

c)

Fortnite

d)

Monopoly

12.

True or False: One huge difference between chess today and the ancient Indian version is that they might have also used dice.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Clay models have been found all around Mohenjo-Daro. This are believed to be...

a)

religious items

b)

ancient money

c)

toys

d)

coffee holders

14.

Despite having an advanced culture, Mohenjo-Daro disappeared after 1900 B.C. Which of the following are theories for its disappearance?

a)

invasion by hostile forces

b)

Earthquake

c)

Environmental Disaster (e.g. flooding)