History Practice Quiz 262

Q1.What have conical stone objects been classified as?

A. Tools B. Weapons C. Lingas D. Ornaments

Q2.What assumption underlies many reconstructions of Harappan religion?

A. Later traditions provide parallels with earlier ones B. Seals depict historical events C. All figurines are religious D. The Great Bath was a swimming pool

Q3.Which god is mentioned in the Rigveda as a name used for Shiva in later Puranic traditions?

A. Indra B. Rudra C. Vishnu D. Brahma

Q4.How is Rudra depicted in the Rigveda compared to Shiva?

A. As Pashupati and a yogi B. Neither as Pashupati nor as a yogi C. As a yogi but not Pashupati D. As Pashupati but not a yogi

Q5.What have some scholars suggested the 'proto-Shiva' figure might be?

A. A king B. A shaman C. A priest D. A trader

Q6.When was the Rigveda compiled?

A. c. 1500-1000 BCE B. c. 2000-1500 BCE C. c. 1000-500 BCE D. c. 500-1 BCE

Q7.Which of the following aspects of the Harappan civilisation have been fairly well understood through archaeological work?

A. The Harappan script B. The Harappan economy C. The Harappan language D. The Harappan gender roles

Q8.What does the source text suggest would help resolve questions about the languages spoken by the Harappans?

A. Deciphering the Harappan script B. Finding a bilingual inscription C. Excavating more terracotta figurines D. Studying Harappan cemeteries

Q9.Which of the following is mentioned as an unanswered question about the Harappan civilisation?

A. What was the Great Bath used for? B. How did the Harappan economy function? C. What social differences existed? D. How did the civilisation decline?

Q10.What is a new area for future work in Harappan studies?

A. The Harappan script B. The Harappan economy C. Issues of gender D. The relationship with the Vedic people

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History Practice Quiz 262