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Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Which of the following Indus Valley sites is presently in Pakistan? 

  1. Kalibangan

  2. Harappa

  3. Alamgirpur

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

Harappa is located in Punjab province, Pakistan, and is the type site after which the Indus Valley Civilization is also called the Harappan Civilization. Kalibangan is in Rajasthan, India, Alamgirpur is in Uttar Pradesh, India, and 'Lethal' appears to be a typo for Lothal in Gujarat, India.

Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

The archaeologist to initially discover the Mohenjo-Daro site of the Indus Valley Civilization was _____.

  1. Sir John Marshall

  2. Daya Ram Sahni

  3. Sir Martimir Wheeler

  4. Rakhal Das Banerji
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rakhal Das Banerji discovered the site of Mohenjo-Daro in 1922. Sir John Marshall was the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India at the time, and Daya Ram Sahni is credited with the discovery of Harappa.

Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Which of the following is regarded by historians as a crucial stage in describing the progress of civilization?

  1. Writing

  2. The discovery of fire

  3. Agriculture

  4. The use of internet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The development of a writing system is widely considered by historians and anthropologists as a fundamental marker of the transition from prehistoric societies to complex civilizations. While agriculture and fire were crucial for human survival, writing enabled the recording of history, administration, and law.

Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Who possibly ruled the Indus people?

  1. an assembly of elders

  2. merchants

  3. kings

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

Due to the absence of clear evidence for palaces or royal tombs, many historians suggest that the Indus Valley Civilization was likely governed by a class of merchants or an oligarchy rather than a single monarch or a priestly caste.

Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Which among the following is a place located in Larkana district of Sind province in Pakistan?

  1. Alamgirpur

  2. Harappa

  3. Rangapur

  4. Mohenjo-Daro
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mohenjo-Daro is located in the Larkana district of the Sindh province in modern-day Pakistan. Alamgirpur is in India, Harappa is in the Sahiwal district of Punjab (Pakistan), and Rangapur is in Gujarat (India).

Multiple choice history the beginning of settled life life after stone ages ancient civilizations in river valleys historic period

Which is the correct chronology for the excavation of the Indus Valley sites ?
I. Mohenjo-Daro
II. Chanhudaro
III. Harappa
IV. Lothal

  1. III, I, II & IV

  2. I, III, II & IV

  3. II, I, III & IV

  4. III, IV, II & I
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Harappa was excavated in 1921, Mohenjo-Daro in 1922, Chanhudaro in 1931, and Lothal in 1954. Therefore, the chronological order is Harappa (III), Mohenjo-Daro (I), Chanhudaro (II), and Lothal (IV).