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Unit 2 - Practice Quiz

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1 Which of the following materials was primarily used to manufacture the seals found in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Iron
B. Steatite
C. Gold
D. Limestone

2 The 'Great Bath', a prominent structure of the Indus Valley Civilization, was found at which site?

A. Harappa
B. Lothal
C. Mohenjo-daro
D. Kalibangan

3 Which metal was unknown to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Copper
B. Bronze
C. Gold
D. Iron

4 The famous bronze statue of the 'Dancing Girl' was discovered at which site?

A. Mohenjo-daro
B. Harappa
C. Chanhudaro
D. Lothal

5 Which Indus Valley site provides the earliest evidence of an artificial dockyard?

A. Dholavira
B. Lothal
C. Surkotada
D. Rakhigarhi

6 The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is best described as:

A. Brahmi
B. Kharosthi
C. Pictographic / Logo-syllabic
D. Aramaic

7 Which pattern of town planning was generally followed in the major Indus Valley cities?

A. Radial system
B. Grid system
C. Circular system
D. Linear system

8 Evidence of a 'ploughed field' was found at which Indus Valley site?

A. Mohenjo-daro
B. Harappa
C. Kalibangan
D. Lothal

9 The 'Pashupati Mahadeva' seal depicts a central figure surrounded by which combination of animals?

A. Elephant, Tiger, Rhino, Buffalo, and two Deer
B. Lion, Horse, Cow, and Bull
C. Elephant, Cow, Peacock, and Snake
D. Horse, Sheep, Goat, and Tiger

10 Which of the following statements regarding Indus Valley architecture is true?

A. They primarily used stone for residential buildings.
B. They used burnt bricks of a standardized ratio.
C. They built extensive cave dwellings.
D. They constructed large pyramidal temples.

11 The Indus Valley Civilization is approximately dated to which period?

A. 1000 BCE – 500 BCE
B. 2500 BCE – 1750 BCE
C. 600 CE – 1000 CE
D. 5000 BCE – 4000 BCE

12 Which site is the only Indus city without a citadel (fortified upper town)?

A. Kalibangan
B. Harappa
C. Chanhudaro
D. Mohenjo-daro

13 What was the main source of the economy for the Indus Valley people?

A. Hunting and Gathering
B. Agriculture and Trade
C. Warfare and Conquest
D. Fishing only

14 The 'Bearded Priest' bust found at Mohenjo-daro is made of which material?

A. Bronze
B. Terracotta
C. Steatite
D. Red Sandstone

15 Which of the following animals is not typically represented on Indus Valley seals?

A. Unicorn
B. Bull
C. Lion
D. Elephant

16 The Harappan civilization was the first to produce which crop?

A. Cotton
B. Silk
C. Tobacco
D. Maize

17 What is the unique water management feature found at Dholavira?

A. The Great Bath
B. A complex system of reservoirs and dams
C. A dockyard
D. Underground canal irrigation

18 In the context of Harappan burial practices, what was found at Lothal?

A. Burial of a dog with a master
B. Double burial (Male and Female together)
C. Burial in a sitting position
D. Cremation urns only

19 The term 'Meluha' in ancient Mesopotamian texts is believed to refer to:

A. Egypt
B. The Indus Valley Civilization
C. China
D. Persia

20 Which technique was used to make the bronze statues in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Chipping
B. Lost-wax (Cire-perdue)
C. Hammering
D. Stone carving

21 The writing direction of the Indus script is generally believed to be:

A. Left to right only
B. Top to bottom
C. Boustrophedon (Right to left, then left to right)
D. Diagonal

22 Which tree was frequently depicted on seals and is believed to have been worshipped?

A. Banyan
B. Pipal
C. Neem
D. Mango

23 Which site yielded the evidence of a clay model of a plough?

A. Banawali
B. Ropar
C. Dholavira
D. Harappa

24 Harappa is located on the banks of which river?

A. Indus
B. Ravi
C. Sutlej
D. Ghaggar

25 Which of the following was a standard feature of Indus Valley houses?

A. Entrance from the main street
B. Entrance from side lanes
C. Large windows facing the street
D. Absence of courtyards

26 The weights used by the Harappans generally followed a binary system in the lower denominations, based on the number:

A. 10
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20

27 Who led the excavation that discovered the ruins of Mohenjo-daro in 1922?

A. Daya Ram Sahni
B. R.D. Banerji
C. John Marshall
D. S.R. Rao

28 Evidence of a 'bead-making factory' was found at which sites?

A. Lothal and Chanhudaro
B. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
C. Kalibangan and Dholavira
D. Ropar and Alamgirpur

29 Which mythical animal is most frequently depicted on Indus seals?

A. Dragon
B. Unicorn
C. Griffin
D. Sphinx

30 What does the name 'Mohenjo-daro' mean in the Sindhi language?

A. City of Gold
B. Mound of the Dead
C. Garden of God
D. The Great Port

31 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Indus Valley pottery?

A. It was mostly wheel-made.
B. It is often referred to as Red and Black ware.
C. It contained geometric patterns.
D. It was primarily Blue Glazed ware.

32 The drainage system of the Indus Valley Civilization was remarkable for:

A. Using bamboo pipes
B. Open drains running through the center of the street
C. Underground drains covered with stone slabs or bricks
D. Draining directly into drinking wells

33 Which stone was imported from Afghanistan by the Harappans for making beads and jewelry?

A. Lapis Lazuli
B. Diamond
C. Emerald
D. Granite

34 Evidence of 'Fire Altars' suggests the practice of fire cults at which site?

A. Mohenjo-daro
B. Harappa
C. Kalibangan
D. Dholavira

35 The male torso statue found at Harappa is made of:

A. Bronze
B. Red Sandstone
C. Grey Stone
D. Terracotta

36 What is the most likely reason for the absence of temples in the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. They were atheists.
B. Worship was likely personal or nature-based, or temples have not survived/been identified.
C. They only worshipped in open fields.
D. They worshipped kings instead of gods.

37 Which contemporary civilization traded with the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Mesopotamian
B. Roman
C. Aztec
D. Mayan

38 The easternmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization is:

A. Sutkagen Dor
B. Manda
C. Alamgirpur
D. Daimabad

39 Which animal remains found at Surkotada are considered controversial among historians?

A. Elephant
B. Horse
C. Camel
D. Cow

40 What was the purpose of the 'Granaries' found at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro?

A. Housing soldiers
B. Storing grains for tax/emergencies
C. Religious ceremonies
D. Workshops for artisans

41 A distinct feature of the 'Priest-King' statue's garment is the:

A. Checkered pattern
B. Trefoil pattern
C. Plain drape
D. Animal print

42 Terracotta figurines of women found in large numbers are believed to represent:

A. Queens
B. Mother Goddess
C. Slaves
D. Merchants

43 The Indus Valley Civilization is often referred to as the Harappan Civilization because:

A. Harappa was the largest city.
B. Harappa was the capital.
C. Harappa was the first site to be discovered.
D. Harappa was the port city.

44 Evidence of lipstick and vanity cases was found at:

A. Lothal
B. Chanhudaro
C. Kalibangan
D. Harappa

45 Which of the following was not a method of disposal of the dead in the IVC?

A. Complete burial
B. Fractional burial (after exposure)
C. Post-cremation burial
D. Mummification

46 The famous signboard with ten large-sized signs of the Indus script was found at:

A. Dholavira
B. Mohenjo-daro
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Banawali

47 Which material was used to make 'Faience' pots?

A. Natural clay only
B. Ground sand or silica mixed with color and gum, then fired
C. Carved stone
D. Beaten metal

48 The social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization was likely:

A. Strictly caste-based
B. Egalitarian
C. Divided by occupation/class
D. Feudal

49 What is the shape of the majority of Indus seals?

A. Circular
B. Square / Rectangular
C. Triangular
D. Cylindrical

50 The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is attributed to:

A. Aryan Invasion only
B. Ecological changes, floods, and tectonic shifts
C. Plague
D. Mongol invasion