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What is the geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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The Indus Valley Civilisation extended across present-day Pakistan and northwest India.

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What type of architecture is characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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Urban planning with grid layouts, advanced drainage systems, and standardized fired brick buildings.

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What materials were primarily used in Indus Valley architecture?

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Fired bricks, wood, and stone.

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Which type of government did IVC have?

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Centralised Government

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Which crops were commonly cultivated in the Indus Valley?

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Wheat, barley, and cotton.

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What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley Civilisation engaged in long-distance trade?

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The discovery of weights, measures, and seals indicating trade with Mesopotamia.

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What was the predominant religion in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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The religion is not fully understood, but early forms of Hinduism and nature worship are suggested.

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True or False: The Indus Valley people practiced polytheism.

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True

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What is one significant artifact found in the Indus Valley that indicates religious practices?

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The ‘Priest-King’ statue.

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What led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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Possible factors include climate change, river shifts, and invasions.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation declined around __________.

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1900 BCE

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What role did the Saraswati River play in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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It was a crucial water source for agriculture and trade.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation had a writing system that has been fully deciphered.

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False

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What are the primary sources of information about the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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Archaeological excavations, seals, pottery, and urban ruins.

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Which archaeological site is known for its advanced drainage system?

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Mohenjo-Daro

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What is the significance of the Indus Valley seals?

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They may have been used for trade and administrative purposes.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation was contemporary with __________.

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Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation was known for its monumental architecture.

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False

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What agricultural technique was commonly used in the Indus Valley?

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Irrigation.

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Who were the primary inhabitants of the Indus Valley?

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Dravidian people.

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What type of government is believed to have existed in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

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A theocratic or centralized authority.

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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation is known for its __________ cities.

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Planned

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What is one theory about the cause of the Indus Valley Civilisation’s decline?

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Environmental changes leading to drought.

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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation had a strong military presence.

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What is the significance of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro?
It is believed to have been used for ritual purification.
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Which animal was commonly depicted in Indus Valley seals?
Unicorn.
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What is the estimated population of a major city like Harappa?
Approximately 23,000 to 30,000 people.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation was primarily __________.
Urban
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What type of pottery was commonly found in the Indus Valley?
Painted and decorated pottery.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation had no contact with other civilizations.
False
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Which river systems supported the agriculture of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Indus River and its tributaries.
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What type of trade goods are believed to have been exported from the Indus Valley?
Cotton textiles and beads.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation is known for its __________ system.
Drainage
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What was the primary form of currency in the Indus Valley?
Barter system, with trade seals and weights.
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True or False: The Indus Valley people worshiped a mother goddess.
True
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What were the main features of Indus Valley city planning?
Grid layout, fortified citadels, and public baths.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation is classified as a __________ society.
Bronze Age
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What is one major challenge faced by archaeologists studying the Indus Valley Civilisation?
The undeciphered script.
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What indicates that the Indus Valley Civilisation had a sophisticated society?
The presence of weights, measures, and standardized bricks.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation was known for its artistic achievements.
True
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What was a common feature of houses in the Indus Valley?
Flat roofs and multiple rooms.
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Fill in the blank: The decline of the Indus Valley Civilisation marks the beginning of the __________ period.
Vedic
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What is one reason for the lack of evidence regarding the Indus Valley's political structure?
The absence of monumental inscriptions.
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Which civilization is often compared to the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Mesopotamian Civilization.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation had a rich literary tradition.
False
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What archaeological method is primarily used to study the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Excavation.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation was discovered in the __________ century.
19th
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What is the modern-day country where the majority of the Indus Valley sites are located?
Pakistan
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What does the term 'Harappan' refer to?
It refers to the culture and civilization associated with the archaeological site of Harappa.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation had a system of writing.
True
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What is one of the main theories about the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
It may represent a form of early Dravidian language.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation is known for its __________ pottery.
Glazed
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What type of social structure is believed to have existed in the Indus Valley?
A stratified society with possible classes.
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True or False: The Indus Valley Civilisation was predominantly rural.
False
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What was the primary function of the citadel in Indus Valley cities?
It served as a religious and administrative center.
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Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilisation is also referred to as the __________ Civilisation.
Indus-Sarasvati
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What type of artifacts are commonly found in Indus Valley sites?
Terracotta figurines, tools, and jewelry.

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