History Practice Quiz 253

Q1.From which region on the Arabian peninsula was copper probably brought to the Harappan civilization according to recent archaeological finds?

A. Mesopotamia B. Magan C. Oman D. Dilmun

Q2.What chemical evidence suggests a common origin for Omani copper and Harappan artefacts?

A. Traces of iron B. Traces of nickel C. Traces of tin D. Traces of lead

Q3.What distinctive type of Harappan vessel has been found at Omani sites?

A. A small bronze pot B. A large jar coated with a thick layer of black clay C. A painted ceramic bowl D. A stone seal

Q4.What was the purpose of the thick black clay coating on Harappan jars found in Oman?

A. To make the jars more durable B. To prevent percolation of liquids C. To decorate the jars D. To indicate the contents

Q5.According to Mesopotamian texts datable to the third millennium BCE, from which region did copper come, possibly referring to Oman?

A. Magan B. Meluhha C. Dilmun D. Turan

Q6.Which region mentioned in Mesopotamian texts is likely the Harappan region?

A. Dilmun B. Magan C. Meluhha D. Bahrain

Q7.Which of the following products from Meluhha are mentioned in Mesopotamian texts?

A. Carnelian, lapis lazuli, copper, gold, and varieties of wood B. Cotton, silk, spices, and ivory C. Wheat, barley, cattle, and pottery D. Silver, tin, lead, and glass

Q8.What bird do some archaeologists think the Mesopotamian 'haja-bird' refers to?

A. Peacock B. Eagle C. Crow D. Parrot

Q9.What standard did the local 'Dilmun' weights follow according to the source?

A. Harappan standard B. Mesopotamian standard C. Egyptian standard D. Persian standard

Q10.Which type of seal found in Bahrain sometimes carries Harappan motifs?

A. Cylinder seal B. Round 'Persian Gulf' seal C. Stamp seal D. Button seal

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History Practice Quiz 253