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What is the most well-known city of the Harappan civilization?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for the collection of sacred texts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture?
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Which ancient language is associated with the Vedic culture?
Which ancient language is associated with the Vedic culture?
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What is the name of the ancient Indian scriptures that are the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?
What is the name of the ancient Indian scriptures that are the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism?
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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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