The Ancient Harappan Civilization Quiz
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What is the most well-known city of the Harappan civilization?

  • Babylon
  • Thebes
  • Mohenjo-Daro (correct)
  • Beijing
  • What river valley was the Harappan civilization located in?

  • Indus (correct)
  • Yellow
  • Tigris
  • Nile
  • What evidence suggests that the Harappan civilization had a well-developed trade network?

  • Presence of pyramids
  • Discovery of seals with inscriptions (correct)
  • Depictions of chariots in artwork
  • Use of hieroglyphic writing
  • What is the term for the collection of sacred texts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture?

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

    Which ancient language is associated with the Vedic culture?

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

    What is the name of the ancient Indian scriptures that are the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?

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

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    Harappan Civilization

    • The most well-known city of the Harappan civilization is Mohenjo-Daro.
    • The Harappan civilization was located in the Indus River Valley, spanning modern-day Pakistan and northwest India.
    • Archaeological findings, including seals and weights, indicate a sophisticated trade network connecting the Harappan civilization with Mesopotamia and other regions.

    Vedic Culture

    • The collection of sacred texts foundational to Vedic culture is called the Vedas.
    • Sanskrit is the ancient language associated with Vedic culture, serving as the liturgical language of Hinduism.
    • The oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the most ancient scriptures of Hinduism are known as the Rigveda.

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    Test your knowledge of the ancient Harappan civilization with this quiz! Discover the river valley in which it was located, the famous city at its heart, and the evidence of its advanced trade network.

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