CBSE Class 9 Social Science Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 8

1. Refer to the timeline showing Harappan Civilisation. Which phase began around 2600 BCE?

A Early Harappan B Mature Harappan C Late Harappan D Chalcolithic

2. According to the passage, the Pre-Harappan phase began between ______ and ______ BCE.

A 7000 and 5500 BCE B 6000 and 4000 BCE C 8000 and 6000 BCE D 5000 and 3000 BCE

3. Which of the following was NOT a craft practised by the Harappans according to the passage?

A Pottery B Copper work C Shell work D Glass making

4. Pottery remains from different regions show unique styles in the shapes of vessels and their painted designs.

A True B False

5. The extensive use of graffiti on pottery and a few seals with geometric and simple animal motifs reported from early Harappan sites could be seen as forerunners to the script and inscribed seals of the Harappan Civilisation.

A True B False

6. Can you imagine how long-distance trade would have been affected had the Harappans not followed a standard system of weights?

A Long-distance trade would have been difficult and unreliable without a standard system of weights. B Trade would have become more efficient and accurate without standard weights. C There would have been no impact on trade if weights were not standardized. D Harappans would have traded more goods without a standard system of weights.

7. Rivers were important in the growth of early civilisations because:

A They provided water for agriculture and transportation. B They were barriers to trade and communication. C They caused frequent droughts. D They prevented the development of cities.

8. The Fertile Crescent and the extent of the Mesopotamian civilisation: Which two rivers are shown as important to Mesopotamian civilisation?

A A) Nile and Amazon B B) Tigris and Euphrates C C) Ganges and Indus D D) Danube and Rhine

9. Which civilisation began around 2334 BCE according to the timeline?

A Sumerian B Akkadian C Babylonian D Assyrian

10. The Babylonian civilisation started around ______ BCE.

A 1900 BCE B 2500 BCE C 1200 BCE D 800 BCE