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WorksheetsIndus Valley Civilisation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Harappan culture
Sumerian civilisation
Mohenjo-daro culture
Karachi civilisation
When did the nomads from Sumeria enter Northwest India?
500 years ago
1000 years ago
2000 years ago
5000 years ago
What were the twin cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Mohenjo-daro and Harappa
Karachi and Sumeria
Mohenjo-daro and Sumeria
Harappa and Karachi
What were the bricks made of in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Baked mud
Wood
Sun-dried mud
Stone
What was the purpose of the great bath in Mohenjo-daro?
For ritualistic bathing
For swimming competitions
For water storage
For religious ceremonies
What was the main occupation in Mohenjo-daro?
Fishing
Trading
Agriculture
Mining
What was the purpose of the natural tar in the great bath?
To prevent leakage
To provide fragrance
To keep the water warm
To make it slippery
How were houses protected from noise, odor, and thieves in Mohenjo-daro?
By having outer walls
By having defensive towers
By opening out onto inner courtyards and smaller lanes
By having strong locks
What was the purpose of the defensive towers in Mohenjo-daro?
To protect against invaders
To provide a vantage point for viewing the city
To store weapons
To house the city's administration
What is speculated about the role of Mohenjo-daro in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
It was an administrative center
It was a religious center
It was a trading hub
It was a cultural center
