The Indus Valley Civilization Quiz
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Which of the following was announced as the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley?

  • N.G. Majumdar
  • Daya Ram Sahini
  • R.D. Banerjee
  • John Marshall (correct)
  • Where is Mohenjodaro situated?

  • In southwestern Balochistan province, Pakistan on Dast river
  • On the bank of river Ravi in Montgomery district of Punjab (Pakistan)
  • Sindh on the Indus river
  • On the bank of river Indus in Larkana district of Punjab (Pakistan) (correct)
  • Where did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?

  • Western part of South Asia (correct)
  • Southern part of South Asia
  • Northern part of South Asia
  • Eastern part of South Asia
  • Which site served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon?

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

    What was an important finding at Harappa?

    <p>Sandstone statues of Human anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?

    <p>John Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the Harappa site situated on the bank of?

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

    Where is the site of Chanhudaro located?

    <p>Sindh on the Indus river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an important finding at Mohenjodaro?

    <p>Great bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa?

    <p>Archaeological Department of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indus Valley Civilization

    • The discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley was announced by John Marshall in 1924.

    Location of Indus Valley Civilization Sites

    • Mohenjodaro is situated in the Larkana district of Sindh, Pakistan.
    • The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent.
    • Harappa is situated on the bank of the Ravi River.

    Trade and Commerce

    • The site of Chanhudaro served as a trade point between Harappa and Babylon.

    Excavations and Findings

    • An important finding at Harappa was the discovery of seals with script.
    • An important finding at Mohenjodaro was the discovery of a sophisticated drainage system.

    Archaeological Discoveries

    • The excavations in the Indus valley were carried out by John Marshall and his team, who unearthed the ruins of Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

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    Test your knowledge of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization with this quiz. Explore the history, culture, and achievements of the Harappan Civilization that thrived in South Asia around 2,500 BC.

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