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Exploring the Indus Valley Civilization

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the primary urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Lothal

b)

Kalibangan

c)

Harappa

d)

Mohenjo-Daro

2.

Which two major rivers were crucial for the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Indus River and Ghaggar-Hakra River

b)

Nile River and Amazon River

c)

Tigris River and Euphrates River

d)

Ganges River and Yamuna River

3.

What was the writing system used by the Indus Valley people called?

a)

Indus script

b)

Harappan glyphs

c)

Egyptian hieroglyphs

d)

Sumerian cuneiform

4.

Name one of the major cities discovered in the Indus Valley.

a)

Harappa

b)

Lahore

c)

Delhi

d)

Mohenjo-Daro

5.

What were the main economic activities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Mining and metallurgy

b)

Agriculture, trade, and craft production.

c)

Fishing and whaling

d)

Textile manufacturing

6.

How did the Indus Valley Civilization manage its water supply?

a)

The Indus Valley Civilization managed its water supply through advanced drainage systems, wells, reservoirs, and irrigation from nearby rivers.

b)

Constructing large dams to store water

c)

Relying solely on rainfall for water supply

d)

Using only surface water from lakes

7.

What is one reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Invasion by foreign tribes.

b)

Climate change leading to decreased monsoon rains.

c)

Development of advanced technology.

d)

Increase in agricultural productivity.

8.

Which artifacts indicate the trade practices of the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Textiles and clothing items

b)

Weights, seals, pottery, and trade goods like beads and metals.

c)

Agricultural tools and farming equipment

d)

Coins and currency notes

9.

What type of architecture is commonly associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

Wooden structures with no drainage systems

b)

Urban architecture with advanced drainage and grid layouts.

c)

Rural architecture with thatched roofs

d)

Nomadic tent structures without urban planning

10.

How did the social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization differ from other ancient civilizations?

a)

Social hierarchy was strictly enforced with kings and nobles at the top.

b)

The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily matriarchal with women in power.

c)

The Indus Valley Civilization had a more egalitarian social structure compared to other ancient civilizations.

d)

The Indus Valley Civilization had a rigid caste system like ancient India.