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What do Hindus consider the cow to be?
What do Hindus consider the cow to be?
- A giver of life
- A sacred animal (correct)
- A deity in Hinduism
- A symbol of strength
Why is the River Ganges considered sacred to Hindus?
Why is the River Ganges considered sacred to Hindus?
- It is associated with the River Nile
- It is mentioned in ancient scriptures
- It is named after a Hindu deity
- It is a holy waterway (correct)
What was the significance of the pipal or fig tree for the Indus people?
What was the significance of the pipal or fig tree for the Indus people?
- It was worshipped as a deity
- It was a popular food source
- It was used for medicinal purposes
- It is a sacred tree for Hindus and Buddhists (correct)
How did the Indus Valley cities differ from other contemporary cities in terms of planning?
How did the Indus Valley cities differ from other contemporary cities in terms of planning?
What was found in some Indus cities that suggested the presence of rulers or priests?
What was found in some Indus cities that suggested the presence of rulers or priests?
What was the primary occupation of most Indus people?
What was the primary occupation of most Indus people?
What was the approximate start date of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What was the approximate start date of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What is the length of the Indus River?
What is the length of the Indus River?
Which of the following was a major city of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Which of the following was a major city of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What natural protection did the Indus River Valley Civilization have from invasions?
What natural protection did the Indus River Valley Civilization have from invasions?
What was the primary purpose of the Indus River for the people of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What was the primary purpose of the Indus River for the people of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What was the religious belief system of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
What was the religious belief system of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
