Mehrgarh is notable for being one of the earliest sites in South Asia with evidence of which activities?

B. Iron smelting and tool-making

C. Maritime trade and navigation

D. Urban planning and drainage systems

What do Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Harappan civilizations have in common?

A. They were all living around the river

B. They all developed iron technology first

C. They were all located in the same continent

D. They all had monotheistic religions

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71.
Mehrgarh is notable for being one of the earliest sites in South Asia with evidence of which activities?
Correct Answer: A. Farming and herding
One-liner
Mehrgarh is notable for being one of the earliest sites in South Asia with evidence of farming and herding.
72.
The statue of the famous dancing girl was found in Mohenjo Daro, which belongs to which civilization?
Correct Answer: A. Harappan Civilization
One-liner
The famous dancing girl statue found at Mohenjo Daro belongs to the Harappan Civilization (also known as the Indus Valley Civilization).
73.
What do Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Harappan civilizations have in common?
Correct Answer: A. They were all living around the river
One-liner
Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Harappan civilizations were all riverine civilizations that flourished around major rivers.
74.
Indus civilization developed around
Correct Answer: D. 3000 BC
One-liner
The Indus Valley Civilization developed around 3000 BC, marking one of the world's earliest urban civilizations.
75.
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The culture of roots in Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Answer: A. Sindh
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The culture of Sindh has its roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.
76.
How old is the Neolithic site of Mehrgarh?
Correct Answer: B. 8,500 years
One-liner
The Neolithic site of Mehrgarh is approximately 8,500 years old, dating back to around 6500 BCE.
77.
The word Hindu is derived from which Sanskrit word?
Correct Answer: D. Sindhu
One-liner
The word Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu, which was the ancient name for the Indus River.
78.
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Harappa ruins are in which province of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
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The ruins of Harappa are located in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

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