WorksheetsQuiz on the Harappan Civilization
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is another name for the Harappan Civilization?
Indus Valley Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Chinese Civilization
Mesopotamian Civilization
What was a unique feature of Harappan cities?
Pyramids
Ziggurats
Public baths and sewage systems
Royal tombs
What was the Harappan writing system like?
Numeric
Hieroglyphic
Logosyllabic
Alphabetic
Which river was more productive in the past according to the text?
Amazon
Gagar-Hakra
Ganges
Nile
What was the Harappan civilization's approach to warfare?
They had a large army
They frequently invaded neighboring lands
They focused on trade rather than conquest
They built many weapons
What was the Harappan civilization's main focus in city planning?
Constructing large walls
Monumental religious structures
Water, drainage, and bathing
Building palaces
What was the Harappan civilization's main form of trade?
Land caravans
River and sea trade
Air trade
Underground tunnels
What was the Harappan civilization's main agricultural product?
Barley and wheat
Corn
Potatoes
Rice
What was a common feature found in Harappan homes?
Dedicated bathing floors
Large gardens
Royal thrones
Private chapels
What was the Harappan civilization's approach to social hierarchy?
Feudal system
Caste system
Relatively equal lives
Strict class hierarchy
What was the Harappan civilization's main building material?
Brick
Stone
Wood
Metal
What was the Harappan civilization's main form of government?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Empire
Federation
What was the Harappan civilization's main export?
Gold
Lapis lazuli
Silk
Spices
What was the Harappan civilization's main reason for decline?
Natural disasters
Economic collapse
Drying up of the Sarasvati River
Invasion by enemies
What was the Harappan civilization's main form of entertainment?
Sports events
Theater
Music concerts
Ceramic toys and games
