Multiple choice

During the Indus Valley period, what was the dominant number used for weights and measures?

  1. Six

  2. Eight

  3. Twelve

  4. Sixteen
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Explanation

During the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE), the number sixteen (16) was the dominant standard for weights and measures. This binary system (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, etc.) was highly sophisticated and standardized across the civilization. The weights followed a ratio of 1:2:4:8:16:32, with sixteen being a fundamental unit for measuring goods and commodities.

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