Chapter 6 The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is considered a characteristic of a civilization?
a) Advanced stage of human societies
b) Basic tribal structure
c) Limited trade activities
d) Agricultural practices

Q2: When did civilization begin in Mesopotamia?
a) About 2,000 years ago
b) About 6,000 years ago
c) About 10,000 years ago
d) About 4,000 years ago

Q3: Which river is now seasonal and flows during the rainy season?
a) Indus River
b) Ganges River
c) Sarasvati River
d) Yamuna River

Q4: What was the purpose of the ‘Great Bath’ in Mohenjo-daro?
a) Drinking water reservoir
b) Religious ceremonies
c) Public bathing area
d) Fishing spot

Q5: Which material was primarily used to make Harappan seals?
a) Copper
b) Gold
c) Steatite
d) Silver

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The ancient civilization should have some form of ______________ and administration.
Q2: Harappan cities were built with wide streets often oriented to the ______________ directions.
Q3: The Sarasvati River is mentioned in the ______________ Veda.
Q4: Harappans were engaged in active ______________, both within and outside India.
Q5: The decline of the Sindhu-Sarasvati civilization was possibly caused by ______________ changes.

True or False

Q1: Harappans did not engage in any trade activities with other civilizations. (True/False)
Q2: The Sarasvati River is now a perennial river flowing throughout the year. (True/False)
Q3: Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton. (True/False)
Q4: The ‘Great Bath’ in Mohenjo-daro was primarily used for religious ceremonies. (True/False)
Q5: Harappans primarily used silver to make their seals. (True/False)

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