The Indus Valley Civilization is also referred to as the ___ culture.

Harappan culture

True or False: The Harappan Civilization was primarily located in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent.

False. The Harappan Civilization was primarily located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.

The Harappan Civilization is notable for its urban planning, which included features such as ___, ___, and ___ in its cities.

Streets, drainage systems, and mud-brick platforms

True or False: The geographical extent of the Harappan Civilization was smaller than that of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

False. The Harappan zone is larger than both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The Granary in Mohenjo-Daro measured ___ long and ___ wide.

45.71 metres long and 15.23 metres wide

True or False: The drainage system of the Harappan cities was less advanced than that of contemporary Mesopotamia.

False. The drainage system of the Harappan cities was highly impressive, with attention to health and cleanliness.

The Indus Valley Civilization was known for being among the earliest producers of ___, which the Greeks referred to as sindon.

Cotton

True or False: The granaries in Mohenjo-daro and Harappa were likely used exclusively for storing rice.

False. The granaries were used to store a variety of food grains including wheat, barley, and possibly rice.

Which animals were primarily domesticated by the Harappans?

The Harappans primarily domesticated oxen, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats, asses, and camels.

True or False: The Harappan culture was centered around the horse.

False. The Harappan culture was not horse-centered, as evidenced by the lack of horse bones and representations in their archaeological sites.

Bronze tools and weapons recovered from Harappan sites indicate that ___ constituted an important group of artisans in Harappan society.

Bronze smiths

Trade in the Indus Valley Civilization primarily relied on ___ rather than metal money.

Barter

The Harappan culture is characterized by a political organization that likely required ___ to maintain cultural homogeneity.

A central authority

True or False: The Harappan civilization is characterized by the worship of trees and animals, but lacks evidence of gods worshipped in temples.

True

The pipal tree is significant in the worship practices of the Indus region, serving as a symbol of ___ and ___ in various religious beliefs.

Divinity and protection

What role did amulets play in the religious practices of the Harappan civilization?

Amulets were believed to provide protection against ghosts, diseases, and evil forces.

Fill in the blank: The absence of evidence of ___ in temples distinguishes the Harappan civilization from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Gods

True or False: Evidence suggests that the Harappans had a clear understanding of their gods and religious practices.

False - The religious beliefs of the Harappans remain unclear due to the undeciphered script.

The Harappan script is primarily ___ in nature rather than alphabetical.

Pictographic

The Harappans primarily used weights that were multiples of ___ for their weighing systems.

16

True or False: The tradition of using 16 annas to make one rupee has been completely abandoned in modern Indian currency.

False. The tradition has continued in India till modern times.

The Harappans were skilled in pottery and utilized ___ for creating various designs.

The potter's wheel

Fill in the blank: Harappan seals often feature images of various animals including the one-horned bull, the buffalo, and the ___.

Tiger

What significance do the Harappan seals hold in understanding their culture?

They represent some of the greatest artistic creations of the Harappan culture, often featuring inscriptions and images of animals.

Terracotta figurines in the Harappan culture served as both ___ and ___ objects.

Toys and objects of worship

The mature Harappan culture existed roughly between ___ and ___.

2550 B.C. and 1900 B.C.

The area described extends from Jammu in the north to the Narmada estuary in the south, covering approximately ___ square kilometers.

1,299,600 square kilometers

True or False: The ancient name given to the Indus region was Meluha.

True

The Mesopotamian texts refer to two intermediate trading stations called ___ and ___.

Dilmun and Meluhha

About how many seals have been found that carry short inscriptions with pictographs?

About 2000 seals

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the ___ civilization because the first archaeological site was found at Harappa.

Harappan