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What is considered one of the earliest civilizations in India?

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The Indus Valley Civilization.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its advanced urban planning.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization are _____ and _____ .

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

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What was the primary writing system used by the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Indus script.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant feature of Indus Valley cities? A) Pyramids B) Grid-pattern streets C) Wooden houses

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B) Grid-pattern streets.

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What was the primary economic activity of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Agriculture.

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True or False: The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily nomadic.

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False.

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Short answer: Name one major trade partner of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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Mesopotamia.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization flourished around _____ to _____ BCE.

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2600 to 1900 BCE.

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Multiple choice: What was a common item traded by the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Spices B) Textiles C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B.

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What is one reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Environmental changes, such as drought.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a centralized government.

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True.

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Short answer: What was the primary material used for construction in the Indus Valley cities?

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Burnt bricks.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day _____ and _____ .

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Pakistan and northwest India.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a feature of Indus Valley cities? A) Sewage systems B) Ziggurats C) Public baths

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B) Ziggurats.

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What type of governance is suggested by the uniformity in urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Centralized authority.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its artistic achievements.

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True.

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Short answer: What was one of the main crops cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Wheat.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is part of the _____ Age.

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Bronze.

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Multiple choice: What is one theory about the end of the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Invasion B) Climate change C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B.

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What was the significance of the Great Bath found in Mohenjo-Daro?

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It indicates the importance of ritual cleanliness.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a system of weights and measures.

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True.

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Short answer: Who were the primary inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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The Dravidians.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the _____ Civilization.

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Multiple choice: The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is believed to be caused by A) Natural disasters B) Trade routes shifting C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B.
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What was the role of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization?
It facilitated cultural exchange and economic prosperity.
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What is the time period associated with the beginning of Indian civilization?
Around 2500 BCE.
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Which major river is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
The Indus River.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its advanced urban planning.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were _____ and _____.
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
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What type of script was used in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus script.
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Which ancient civilization is considered one of the world's earliest urban cultures?
Indus Valley Civilization.
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What was a significant feature of Indus Valley cities?
Well-planned drainage systems.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a common profession in the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Trader B) Farmer C) Engineer D) Astronaut
D) Astronaut.
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What was the primary economic activity in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Agriculture.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a centralized government.
False.
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What materials were commonly used in Indus Valley crafts?
Cotton, terracotta, and metal.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the _____ Civilization.
Harappan.
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Which animal was commonly domesticated in the Indus Valley Civilization?
The cattle.
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What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley people engaged in trade?
The discovery of weights and measures.
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Multiple Choice: Which artifact is commonly associated with the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Pyramids B) Ziggurats C) Seals D) Statues of Liberty
C) Seals.
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What was one reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Climate change affecting agriculture.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had no known written language.
False.
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What role did the monsoon play in the Indus Valley Civilization?
It provided essential rainfall for agriculture.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day _____ and _____ (countries).
Pakistan and northwest India.
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What is a unique feature of the city layout in Mohenjo-Daro?
The Great Bath.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant trade item of the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Silk B) Spices C) Cotton D) Gold
C) Cotton.
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What does the term 'urbanization' refer to in the context of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The process of developing cities and towns.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a strong military presence.
False.
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What type of houses were common in the Indus Valley cities?
Brick houses with flat roofs.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is famous for its intricate _____ and _____ work.
seal carving and bead.
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What was the significance of the 'Granary' found in Harappa?
It indicates agricultural surplus and storage practices.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a theory about the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Invasion B) Natural disasters C) Economic collapse D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
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What was the primary source of water for the Indus Valley Civilization?
The Indus River and its tributaries.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily a maritime civilization.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The period of the Indus Valley Civilization is often referred to as the _____ Age.
Bronze.

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