Economy & Trade

Q. ______ was the main economic activity during the Indus Valley Civilisation.

1. Agriculture
2. Trade
3. Pottery
4. Mining

Q. According to evidences found, which civilisations did the Harappans not trade with?

1. American
2. Egyptian
3. Sumerian
4. Mesopotamian

Q. ______ were used for internal trade.

1. Horse-drawn carriages
2. Boats
3. Bullock carts
4. Elephants

Q. The Harappan Civilisation had trade links with which other ancient civilisation?

1. The Inca Civilisation
2. The Egyptian Civilisation
3. The Mesopotamian Civilisation
4. The Roman Civilisation

Q. Choose the incorrect statement(s).

1. The Harappans made use of boats while going overseas for trade.
2. The Harappan civilisation made use of only one symbol on their seals.
3. Evidence of the interaction between Mesopotamia and Harappa have been found.
4. The Harappans brought back silver from Persia and gold from Oman.

Q. What could have been the possible outcomes had the Harappans not made use of wheeled transport?

1. The Indus Valley sites would never have been found.
2. The volume of trade with Mesopotamia would have been far lesser.
3. Street corners would not have been curved.
4. The main roads of their cities would have been much smaller.

Q. What was the main economic activity of the Harappans?

1. Agriculture
2. Metal engraving
3. Fishing
4. Mountaineering