History Practice Quiz 255

Q1.What was the ratio of bricks throughout the Harappan region?

A. Uniform ratio B. Variable ratio C. Random ratio D. Circular ratio

Q2.What is the stone statue found at Mohenjodaro known as?

A. King B. Priest-king C. Warrior D. Merchant

Q3.Why did archaeologists label the statue as 'priest-king'?

A. Because of inscriptions on the statue B. Because of parallels with Mesopotamian history C. Because of its location in a temple D. Because of its size and material

Q4.What is one argument for the existence of a single state in Harappan society?

A. Presence of a single ruler B. Similarity in artefacts and planned settlements C. Uniform language D. Centralized coinage

Q5.What did some archaeologists believe about Harappan society?

A. It had a single ruler B. It had no rulers and everyone enjoyed equal status C. It was ruled by priests D. It was a democracy

Q6.By which year had most of the Mature Harappan sites in Cholistan been abandoned?

A. c. 1900 BCE B. c. 1800 BCE C. c. 1700 BCE D. c. 2000 BCE

Q7.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature that disappeared after 1900 BCE in Harappan sites?

A. Weights B. Seals C. Pottery D. Writing

Q8.What marked the transformation of material culture in Harappan sites after 1900 BCE?

A. Appearance of new artefacts B. Disappearance of distinctive artefacts C. Increase in long-distance trade D. Construction of large public structures

Q9.Which regions saw an expansion of population into new settlements around the time of the Harappan decline?

A. Punjab and Sindh B. Gujarat, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh C. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh D. Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Q10.What does the disappearance of seals, script, and standardised weights suggest about the Harappan civilisation?

A. A strong unifying element, perhaps the state, came to an end B. Trade with Mesopotamia increased C. The population migrated to the Indus valley D. New religious practices emerged

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History Practice Quiz 255