Harappan Trade

Q.

These punch mark coins were made of which material?

1. Silver-;bronze

2. Bronze-;silver

3. Copper-;silver

4. Silver-;gold

Q. Why were West European traders forced to find new trade routes to India?

1. Because they wanted faster routes to reach India
2. Because they wanted to explore more of the Earth along with trading with the Indians
3. Because they like to travel the seas and oceans
4. Because the Arabs had blocked the trade route to India across the Mediterranean sea

Q. Harappans got copper from which the following places?

1. Rajasthan
2. America
3. Australia
4. Oman

Q. During Harappan era, gold could have been brought from which of the following places?

1. Europe
2. Africa
3. Persia
4. Karnataka

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

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

Q. How many seals have been found in Harappan civilisation?

1. 2000
2. 2200
3. 2400
4. None of the above

Q. From which of the following places did Harappans get precious stones?

1. Gujarat
2. Iran
3. Afghanistan
4. Kerala

Q.

What did the Mesopotamians call the Indus Valley Civilisation?

1. Meluhha
2. Amaravati
3. Kolob
4. Shambhala

Q. Lothal is said to have been a very important city in the context of the Indus Valley Civilisation. According to some sources, it played host to one of the very first dockyards in the world. What do you think this could imply?

1. The Harappans grew very little food and were forced to turn to the sea to meet their dietary needs.
2. The Harappans possibly used this as a means to trade with the Mesopotamians.
3. The entire city of Lothal is submerged today, thus not allowing any form of excavation.
4. It was the largest Harappan city without a doubt.

Q. Why India was called 'Bird of Gold'?

1. India had the largest gold mines in ancient times.
2. India was the largest gold exporter in ancient times.
3. India received gold in against the good exported and gold from all over the world accumulated in India.
4. All of the above

Q.

The Harappan people used to get copper from which place?

1. Oman in West Asia

2. Rajasthan in India

3. Both (A) and (B)

4. Only (A)

Q. During Harappan era, Tin, which is used to produce bronze, might have been brought from which of the following places?

1. Iran
2. Egypt
3. Afghanisthan
4. Greece

Q. Around how many types of seals were found at the various Harappan sites?

1. 10, 000
2. 500
3. 2, 000
4. 5, 000

Q. In Harappan cities, __________ might have been used to stamp bags or packets containing goods that were sent from one place to another.

1. Shields
2. Seals
3. Coins
4. Rings

Q. Why was conquering a port considered strategic by the ancient rulers like Ashoka?

1. To moderate the impact on the state's climate.
2. To maintain a strong navy.
3. To make the supply of fishes easy.
4. To carry and maintain trade relations with other empires.

Q. Which of the following serves as proof of the interactions between the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Mesopotamian Civilisation?

1. The presence of each other's seals at the other's excavation sites
2. Both civilisations unfolded simultaneously
3. Harappan scripts pertaining to the Mesopotamian civilisation were deciphered
4. The same causes brought about the end of both civilisations

Q. How did the Harappans trade with distant lands?

1. (b) and (c) above.
2. They used coastal lines and sailed to distant lands.
3. They walked on foot.
4. They did not conduct external trade.

Q. Two traders from the city of Harappa are about to embark on a journey to Mohenjo-daro to sell their goods. Their goods are almost identical. Trader 'A' has placed his seal on all his bags. Trader 'B', who is a slightly more experienced, is yet to think of a seal for himself. Which of the traders will fare better in Mohenjo-daro and why?

1. Trader 'B' because he is the more experienced hand.
2. Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.
3. Trader 'B' because his goods will be better accessible.
4. Trader 'A' because markets appreciate fresh participation.

Q. Which of the following do you think was a use for seals in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

1. To mark the extent of kingdoms
2. To act as a signs of quality for traders
3. To divide society in the different classes
4. To inspire children to join the military

Q. There are similarities between the seals found in Harappa and ____.

1. China
2. Mesopotamia
3. Egypt
4. Greece

Q.

Which two metals were used for making weapons by the Harappans?

1. Copper and Bronze

2. Silver and Bronze

3. Gold and Silver

4. Gold and Copper

Q. Two traders from the city of Harappa are about to embark on a journey to Mohenjo-daro to sell their goods. Their goods are almost identical. Trader 'A' has placed his seal on all his bags. Trader 'B', who is a slightly more experienced, is yet to think of a seal for himself. Which of the traders will fare better in Mohenjo-daro and why?

1. Trader 'B' because his goods will be better accessible.
2. Trader 'A' because markets appreciate fresh participation.
3. Trader 'B' because he is the more experienced hand.
4. Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.

Q. Identify the material that the people of Indus did not use.

1. Coal
2. Gold
3. Iron
4. Copper

Q. What did the Harappans receive as trade goods from the southern part of India?

1. Gold
2. Tin
3. Wood
4. Copper

Q. Two traders from the city of Harappa are about to embark on a journey to Mohenjo-daro to sell their goods. Their goods are almost identical. Trader 'A' has placed his seal on all his bags. Trader 'B', who is a slightly more experienced, is yet to think of a seal for himself. Which of the traders will fare better in Mohenjo-daro and why?

1. Trader 'B' because his goods will be better accessible.
2. Trader 'A' because markets appreciate fresh participation.
3. Trader 'B' because he is the more experienced hand.
4. Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.

Q. Give reason harappan civilisation is known as ancient civilisation

Q. Around how many types of seals were found at the various Harappan sites?

1. 10, 000
2. 500
3. 5, 000
4. 2, 000

Q. Lothal is said to have been a very important city in the context of the Indus Valley Civilisation. According to some sources, it played host to one of the very first dockyards in the world. What do you think this could imply?

1. The Harappans grew very little food and were forced to turn to the sea to meet their dietary needs.
2. It was the largest Harappan city without a doubt.
3. The entire city of Lothal is submerged today, thus not allowing any form of excavation.
4. The Harappans possibly used this as a means to trade with the Mesopotamians.

Q. Two traders from the city of Harappa are about to embark on a journey to Mohenjo-daro to sell their goods. Their goods are almost identical. Trader 'A' has placed his seal on all his bags. Trader 'B', who is a slightly more experienced, is yet to think of a seal for himself. Which of the traders will fare better in Mohenjo-daro and why?

1. Trader 'A' because markets appreciate fresh participation.
2. Trader 'B' because he is the more experienced hand.
3. Trader 'B' because his goods will be better accessible.
4. Trader 'A' because he has made it a point to place seals on his bags.

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