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

The inscription on the Harappan seals and other artefacts confirm that Indians had mastered the art of writing as early as the third millennium B.C.E. or perhaps before that.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Harappan script, found on seals and other artifacts, confirms that the civilization possessed a writing system by the third millennium B.C.E. Although the script remains undeciphered, its existence is well-documented.

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

What was the approximate time period of Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. 2400 BCE - 1700 BCE

  2. 2500 BCE - 1700 BCE

  3. 2400 BCE - 1750 BCE

  4. 2500 BCE - 1750 BCE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

While dates for the Indus Valley Civilization vary slightly among scholars, the mature phase is generally accepted to be approximately 2500 BCE to 1750 BCE based on radiocarbon dating and archaeological evidence.

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

Mud bricks were used for building purposes at _________.

  1. Mohenjodaro

  2. Harappa

  3. Kalibangan

  4. Banawali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kalibangan, which is located in the present-day Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan is a part of Indus Valley Civilization. It saw two cultural phases - pre-Harappan (from 3500BC to 2500 BC) and Harappan (from 2500BC to 1500BC). The pre-Harappan community was a fortified parallelogram. The fortification wall which was constructed surrounding the community used the mud-bricks. Apart from that, mud bricks were used for the construction of houses within the walled area. 

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

Which of the following Harappan sites are located in Kutch region?

  1. Desalpur and Surkotada

  2. Rangpur and Rojidi

  3. Allabadino and Balekat

  4. Lothal and Surkotada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total number of Harappan sites in the western state of Gujarat is more than 190. Some of them are Lothal, Prabhas Patan, Rojdi, Desalpur and Surkotada. Desalpur is famous for disproportionately large fortification. At Surkotada, a compact citadel and residential annexe complex has been found.

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

Indus Valley Civilization is also called Harappan culture because _____________.

  1. The site of Harappan is six times larger than Mohenjodaro site

  2. The Indus Valley Civilization is considered the elementary initial stage of the Vedic culture and Harappa mentioned in the Vedas

  3. Harappa was the first site to be excavated in the Indus valley

  4. The most important/significant evidence of the achievements of this civilization have been excavated from Harappa.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indus Valley Civilization which is also referred as Harappan civilization is of the largest cities of its time.This civilization was discovered in 1920 - 22 with the excavation of two of its most important sites i.e , Harappa on the banks of the river Ravi and Mohenjodaro on the banks of the Indus. The Indus Valley civilization is called the Harappan civilization because Harappa was the first site where the unique archaeological evidences of the civilization were discovered.

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

The Bronze Age Civilization includes _____.

  1. The Indus Valley civilization or Harappan culture

  2. Tigris-Euphrates civilization of Mesopotamia

  3. Nile Valley civilization

  4. Hwang-Ho or Yellow River civilization

  5. All of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

By about 2500 BC, four Bronze Age civilizations emerged. These were:

i) the Harappan civilisation in the northern and western parts of India and Pakistan;
ii) the Mesopotamian civilisation on the banks of the river Euphrates and Tigris in modern Iraq;
iii) the Chinese civilisation in the valley of Hwang-ho and Yangtze rivers;
iv) the Egyptian civilization on the banks of the Nile river in Egypt. 

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

Which of the following rendors a proof of trade with Rome in old times?

  1. Harappa

  2. Mohenjodaro

  3. Lothal

  4. Ropar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat. It is the place where trade once flourished with other ancient civilizations such as Roman civilization. The seals found at Lothal indicates a maritime trade network with Persian Gulf, Mesopotamia, etc.

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

What is true about Lothal - ancient site?
I. Lothal was an ancient port of Indus civilization.
II. It was excavated by the S.R. Rao
III. Currently it is situated in the Pakistan.

  1. Only I , II

  2. Only I, III

  3. II, III

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lothal was a major port city of the Indus Valley Civilization and was excavated by S.R. Rao. However, it is located in the state of Gujarat, India, not in Pakistan.

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

Which of the following statements about the Harappan people is incorrect?

  1. The Harappans were phallus worshippers.

  2. They worshipped gods in the form of human beings.

  3. They placed their gods in temples.

  4. They looked upon the earth as a fertility goddess.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There is no archaeological evidence of temples in the Harappan civilization. While they had religious practices, the concept of a temple as a central place of worship for deities is not supported by the findings at Harappan sites.