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History Practice Quiz 254
10 questions · 12 minutes
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Q1.What does a sealing on a bag indicate if it remains intact upon arrival?
Explanation: According to the source, if the bag reached with its sealing intact, it meant that it had not been tampered with.
Q2.What is typically found on Harappan seals besides the motif?
Explanation: The source mentions that Harappan seals usually have a line of writing, probably containing the name and title of the owner.
Q3.How many signs does the longest Harappan inscription contain?
Explanation: The source states that most inscriptions are short, the longest containing about 26 signs.
Q4.What is the approximate number of signs in the Harappan script?
Explanation: The source indicates that the script has somewhere between 375 and 400 signs, which suggests it is not alphabetical.
Q5.In which direction was the Harappan script written?
Explanation: The source explains that the script was written from right to left, as evidenced by wider spacing on the right and cramping on the left on some seals.
Q6.What material were Harappan weights usually made of?
Explanation: The source states that weights were usually made of a stone called chert and were generally cubical with no markings.
Q7.What system did the lower denominations of Harappan weights follow?
Explanation: The source states that lower denominations of weights were binary (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32).
Q8.What system did the higher denominations of Harappan weights follow?
Explanation: The source states that higher denominations followed the decimal system (160, 200, 320, 640).
Q9.What were the smaller Harappan weights probably used for?
Explanation: The source mentions that smaller weights were probably used for weighing jewellery and beads.
Q10.What artefacts from the Harappan civilization show extraordinary uniformity?
Explanation: The source highlights the extraordinary uniformity of Harappan artefacts as evident in pottery, seals, weights, and bricks.
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