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Indus Valley Civilization

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A society is called civilization if it has the following characteristics :

a)

Written languages

b)

Domestic Ceremonies

c)

Grand Marriages

d)

Specialization of Labour

2.

The term civilization is derived from Latin word :

a)

Civitas

b)

Civvillis

c)

Civitass

d)

Civilist

3.

Civilization can be defined as ' the stage of human cultural development and organization which is considered most advanced.'

a)

True

b)

False

4.

River Valley Civilizations are also known as (a)   .

5.

(a)   floods spread silt across the valleys.

6.

____________________ suggests that granaries played a vital role in the Indus Valley Civilizations.

a)

Archaelogist

b)

Excavations

c)

Researchers

d)

none of these

7.

What are Gabarbands ?

(a)  

8.

The most important public place in Mohenjodaro was the Great Bath , comprising of the tank situated in the lower town.It was meant for religious ceremonies.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The Harappans had trade relations with Afghanistan and (a)   .

10.

Mesopotamian texts from about _________ indicate trade relations with Indus Valley.

a)

Year 1697

b)

Circa 2450 BCE

c)

Circa 2790 BCE

d)

2350 BCE

11.

The most famous Harappan seals are ___________ and ___________ discovered in Mohenjodaro.

a)

Shiva seal

b)

Dancing girl seal

c)

Unicorn seal

d)

Pashupati seal

12.

Wheat was the staple food but barley and (a)   were also eaten.

13.

Ornaments were made up of semi-precious stones such as crystal , jade , agate, __________ and ______________.(Separate both answers with 'and '.)

(a)  

14.

Select any feature of Mesopotamian Civilization.

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Writing

d)

mathematics

15.

Identify this public place.

a)

Granary

b)

Citadel

c)

Great Bath

d)

Lothal