What Do You Know About Indus Valley Civilization?

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    What term means the movement of a person or group from one place to another?

    • Migration
    • Cultural diffusion
    • Religion
    • Culture
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The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient civilization located in what is Pakistan and northwest India today. The archaeological evidence proved the existence of a highly developed city of the ancient time. Please read each question carefully and choose the best possible answer There is a 10-minute time limit. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    What was the name of the group that first moved into the Indus Valley from Central Asia?

    • Aztecs

    • Incas

    • Aryans

    • Chinese

    Correct Answer
    A. Aryans
    Explanation
    The Aryans were the group that first moved into the Indus Valley from Central Asia. They migrated into the region around 1500 BCE and settled in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The Aryans brought with them their own language, culture, and religious beliefs, which had a significant influence on the development of ancient Indian civilization. Their arrival marked a major shift in the history and culture of the Indus Valley region.

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  • 3. 

    When did people start moving into the Indus Valley?

    • 1500 BC

    • 1241 AD

    • 240 BC

    • 1000 BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 1500 BC
    Explanation
    People started moving into the Indus Valley around 1500 BC. This is supported by archaeological evidence such as the remains of ancient cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, which date back to this time period. These cities were well-planned and had advanced systems of sanitation and drainage, indicating a settled and organized society. Additionally, artifacts found in these cities suggest trade and cultural exchange with other regions, further indicating the presence of a thriving civilization in the Indus Valley around 1500 BC.

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    Which of the following was not a city in the Indus Valley civilisation?

    • Mohenjodaro

    • Harappa

    • Tunis 

    • Dholavira 

    • Lothal 

    Correct Answer
    A. Tunis 
  • 5. 

    The Swastika can be found among the motifs in the Indus Valley script.

    • True 

    • False 

    Correct Answer
    A. True 
    Explanation
    The Swastika can be found among the motifs in the Indus Valley script. This statement is true. The Indus Valley civilization, which existed around 2500 BCE, had a script that has not yet been fully deciphered. However, among the symbols and motifs found in the script, the Swastika is one of them. The Swastika is an ancient symbol that has been used in various cultures and religions throughout history, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is often associated with good luck, prosperity, and well-being.

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    What was the name of the language the Aryans brought with them?

    • Hieroglyphics

    • Cuneiform

    • Aglo-Saxon

    • Sanskrit

    Correct Answer
    A. Sanskrit
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Sanskrit. The Aryans brought Sanskrit with them. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was spoken in ancient India. It is considered to be the sacred language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition and is known for its complex grammar and extensive vocabulary. It is also the root language of many modern Indo-Aryan languages spoken in South Asia.

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    Which of the following is NOT a well-known piece of art excavated from the towns of the civilisation?

    • Dancing Girl - Bronze

    • Priest King - Terracotta

    • Drunk Woman - Sandstone

    • None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    A. Drunk Woman - Sandstone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Drunk Woman - Sandstone." This is because the question asks for a piece of art that is NOT well-known and excavated from the towns of the civilization. The Dancing Girl - Bronze and Priest King - Terracotta are both well-known pieces of art excavated from the towns of the civilization. However, the Drunk Woman - Sandstone is not a well-known piece of art from the civilization, making it the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    Mohenjodaro, in the local language, means "the mound of the living."

    • True

    • False 

    Correct Answer
    A. False 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is False. Mohenjodaro, in the local language, actually means "Mound of the Dead" or "Mound of the Dead Men". This ancient city, located in present-day Pakistan, was one of the largest settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Mohenjodaro reflects the presence of numerous burial mounds found at the site, suggesting a connection to death rather than life.

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    Harappa was a port city with international trade.?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Harappa was not a port city. Harappa was one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, which existed around 2600 to 1900 BCE in what is now modern-day Pakistan and northwest India. While Harappa was a significant urban center, there is no evidence to suggest that it had direct access to the sea or engaged in international trade through its own port.

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    Which of the following is not a remarkable feature of the civilisation?

    • International trade

    • Planned cities with drainage and water supply

    • Literacy

    • Earliest known dock found in the world

    • Use of Iron 

    Correct Answer
    A. Use of Iron 
    Explanation
    The use of iron is not a remarkable feature of the civilization because iron was widely used in various civilizations around the world during ancient times. It was a common material for tools, weapons, and construction. Therefore, it cannot be considered as a unique or exceptional feature of any specific civilization.

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