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WorksheetsExploring the Indus Valley Civilization
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the primary urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Lothal
Kalibangan
Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Which two major rivers were crucial for the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus River and Ghaggar-Hakra River
Nile River and Amazon River
Tigris River and Euphrates River
Ganges River and Yamuna River
What was the writing system used by the Indus Valley people called?
Indus script
Harappan glyphs
Egyptian hieroglyphs
Sumerian cuneiform
Name one of the major cities discovered in the Indus Valley.
Harappa
Lahore
Delhi
Mohenjo-Daro
What were the main economic activities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Mining and metallurgy
Agriculture, trade, and craft production.
Fishing and whaling
Textile manufacturing
How did the Indus Valley Civilization manage its water supply?
The Indus Valley Civilization managed its water supply through advanced drainage systems, wells, reservoirs, and irrigation from nearby rivers.
Constructing large dams to store water
Relying solely on rainfall for water supply
Using only surface water from lakes
What is one reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Invasion by foreign tribes.
Climate change leading to decreased monsoon rains.
Development of advanced technology.
Increase in agricultural productivity.
Which artifacts indicate the trade practices of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Textiles and clothing items
Weights, seals, pottery, and trade goods like beads and metals.
Agricultural tools and farming equipment
Coins and currency notes
What type of architecture is commonly associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Wooden structures with no drainage systems
Urban architecture with advanced drainage and grid layouts.
Rural architecture with thatched roofs
Nomadic tent structures without urban planning
How did the social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization differ from other ancient civilizations?
Social hierarchy was strictly enforced with kings and nobles at the top.
The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily matriarchal with women in power.
The Indus Valley Civilization had a more egalitarian social structure compared to other ancient civilizations.
The Indus Valley Civilization had a rigid caste system like ancient India.
