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Question 1: Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Isolated settlements
Circular city layout
Use of mud huts
Grid-patterned streets
Question 2: What was a major economic activity of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Fishing
Wool weaving
Agriculture
Mining
Question 3: What was the primary purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro?
Religious ceremonies
Market activities
Public gatherings
Water storage
Question 4: Which writing system is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus script
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Latin
Question 5: Which of the following materials was predominantly used in the crafting of seals in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Wood
Bronze
Soapstone
Clay
Question 6: What is one of the key theories regarding the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Climate change
Technological stagnation
Internal conflicts
Invasion by Aryans
Question 7: Which aspect of Indus Valley society indicates a level of social stratification?
Equal access to resources
Large public baths
Diverse burial practices
Uniform housing
Question 8: What was a significant trade partner for the Indus Valley Civilization?
Mesopotamia
Greece
Egypt
China