Tag: cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture

Quizzes (2) Questions (94)

Questions Related to cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The Indus or Harappan Civilisation is distinguished from the other contemporary civilisations by its _____.

  1. town planning

  2. underground drainage system

  3. uniformity of weights and measures

  4. large agricultural surplus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While town planning was excellent, the highly sophisticated and standardized underground drainage system is considered a unique hallmark of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

At which of the following Harappan sites a dockyard has been found?

  1. Kalibangan

  2. Lothal

  3. Suktagendor

  4. Sotka Koli
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lothal is famous for its large artificial dockyard, which served as a major maritime trade hub for the Harappan civilization.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Most of the large Harappan towns had for fortifications which served the purpose of _____.

  1. safety from robbers

  2. protection against cattle raiders

  3. protection against floods

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fortifications in Harappan towns served multiple protective purposes, including defense against floods, raiders, and general security.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The utensils of the Indus Valley people were mainly made of _____.

  1. clay

  2. copper

  3. bronze

  4. brass
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While they used metal, the vast majority of everyday utensils and pottery in the Indus Valley were made of clay (terracotta).

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period sculpture and architecture

Which of the following objects was not worshipped by the Indus valley people?

  1. Mother Goddess

  2. Pashupati Shiva

  3. Trees such as Peepal and Acacia

  4. Trimurti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) is a later concept in Hinduism and was not part of the religious practices of the Indus Valley people.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following was the main port for the Indus people? 

  1. Lothal

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Mohenjodaro
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lothal, located in present-day Gujarat, was the primary port city of the Indus Valley Civilization, facilitating maritime trade.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The Harappas had commercial relations with _____.

  1. China

  2. Jawa

  3. Mesopotamia

  4. Burma (Now, Myanmar)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Archaeological evidence, such as Harappan seals found in Mesopotamia, confirms that the two civilizations had active commercial relations.

Multiple choice evs - ii historic period ancient civilizations in river valleys cultural heritage of india: sculpture and architecture sculpture and architecture ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the ________________.

  1. Harappan culture

  2. Chalcolithic cultures of western India

  3. Vedic Texts

  4. Silver punchmarked coins
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Harappan culture provides the earliest archaeological evidence of silver usage in India, often found in the form of ornaments.