Quiz Details
QZ-20251111-43281
Topics:
Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
10
Generated:
November 11, 2025 at 07:53 PM
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Guest User
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What is the primary material used in the construction of buildings in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The primary material used for construction in both Harappa and Mohenjo-daro was fired brick, which was more durable than other materials.
Explanation: The primary material used for construction in both Harappa and Mohenjo-daro was fired brick, which was more durable than other materials.
2 Which major river is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization is named after the Indus River, which provided water and fertile land for agriculture.
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization is named after the Indus River, which provided water and fertile land for agriculture.
3 What was a significant feature of the urban planning in Mohenjo-daro?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Mohenjo-daro is known for its sophisticated grid pattern streets, which indicate advanced urban planning.
Explanation: Mohenjo-daro is known for its sophisticated grid pattern streets, which indicate advanced urban planning.
4 Which artifact is commonly associated with the Harappan civilization?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Terracotta figurines are commonly found artifacts in Harappan sites, showcasing the artistic skills of the civilization.
Explanation: Terracotta figurines are commonly found artifacts in Harappan sites, showcasing the artistic skills of the civilization.
5 What was the primary economic activity in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Agriculture was the primary economic activity, with evidence of wheat and barley cultivation in the region.
Explanation: Agriculture was the primary economic activity, with evidence of wheat and barley cultivation in the region.
6 What type of writing system did the Indus Valley Civilization utilize?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization developed a writing system known as the Indus script, though it remains undeciphered.
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization developed a writing system known as the Indus script, though it remains undeciphered.
7 What was the likely purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Great Bath is believed to have been used for ritual bathing, indicating the importance of water in their religious practices.
Explanation: The Great Bath is believed to have been used for ritual bathing, indicating the importance of water in their religious practices.
8 Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Harappan cities?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Harappan cities did not have large palaces; instead, they focused on practicality with advanced drainage systems and granaries.
Explanation: Harappan cities did not have large palaces; instead, they focused on practicality with advanced drainage systems and granaries.
9 What led to the decline of the Harappan Civilization?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Climate change, including shifts in monsoon patterns, likely contributed to the decline of the Harappan Civilization.
Explanation: Climate change, including shifts in monsoon patterns, likely contributed to the decline of the Harappan Civilization.
10 Which of the following animals is commonly depicted in Harappan art?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Harappan civilization is notably known for its depictions of a mythical creature often referred to as the 'unicorn' in their seals.
Explanation: The Harappan civilization is notably known for its depictions of a mythical creature often referred to as the 'unicorn' in their seals.