Indus Valley Civilization Overview
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What was a significant aspect of the Harappan economy?

  • Robust trade and urban planning (correct)
  • Extensive mining and mineral extraction
  • A highly centralized agricultural system
  • Dominance of textile industries
  • Which of the following best describes the Harappan society?

  • Highly stratified with centralized authority
  • Egalitarian with little evidence of social hierarchy (correct)
  • A society dominated by religious leaders
  • A society focused on military conquest
  • What material evidence indicates the Harappans' artistic excellence?

  • Frescoes and murals
  • Seals and sculptures made from various materials (correct)
  • Gold and silver jewelry
  • Large stone sculptures
  • Which aspect of the Harappan economy suggests a strong central authority?

    <p>The evidence of well-planned streets and granaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city did the Harappans develop dockyards and harbors, indicating maritime trade?

    <p>Lothal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What craft was the Harappan civilization highly skilled in?

    <p>Pottery, metalworking, and weaving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pattern did the Harappans use for their city planning?

    <p>Grid pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials was NOT used by the Harappans for their art and craft?

    <p>Silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the symbols and images on the Harappan seals?

    <p>They represented religious or symbolic significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following civilizations did NOT trade with the Harappans?

    <p>Ancient Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the Harappan script?

    <p>It has yet to be deciphered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evidence that the Harappans had a strong maritime culture?

    <p>Their advanced hydraulic engineering techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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