Ancient Civilizations (Indus Valley Civilization) of Pakistan MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 30, 2025 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. : What is the alternative name for the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Mesopotamian Civilization (B) Harappan Civilization (C) Roman Civilization (D) Egyptian Civilization 2. : Which river was central to the geography of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Ganges River (B) Tigris River (C) Nile River (D) Indus River 3. : The majority of Indus Valley Civilization sites are located in present-day: (A) India (B) Pakistan (C) Bangladesh (D) Afghanistan 4. : Which of the following was a prominent city of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Athens (B) Harappa (C) Rome (D) Cairo 5. : What is the primary evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization’s sophisticated urban planning? (A) Pyramids (B) Ziggurats (C) Citadel and granaries (D) Colosseum 6. : The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of: (A) Astronomy (B) Metallurgy (C) Medicine (D) Agriculture 7. : Which script was used by the Indus Valley Civilization, but remains undeciphered? (A) Sanskrit (B) Hieroglyphics (C) Cuneiform (D) Indus script 8. : What animal is frequently represented in the art of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Lion (B) Elephant (C) Bull (D) Camel 9. : The Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have traded with which ancient civilization? (A) Mesopotamian Civilization (B) Roman Civilization (C) Chinese Civilization (D) Greek Civilization 10. : The “Great Bath” found in Mohenjo-daro is indicative of the significance of: (A) Religious practices (B) Medical treatments (C) Education (D) Civic planning 11. : What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley Civilization had a well-established system of weights and measures? (A) Standardized pottery (B) Uniform brick sizes (C) Inscribed seals with symbols (D) Coinage 12. : The Indus Valley Civilization declined around: (A) 2000 BCE (B) 1500 BCE (C) 1000 BCE (D) 500 BCE 13. : Which neighboring civilization had significant interactions with the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Mesopotamian Civilization (B) Egyptian Civilization (C) Greek Civilization (D) Chinese Civilization 14. : What agricultural practice was essential to the prosperity of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Terraced farming (B) Crop rotation (C) Irrigation (D) Slash-and-burn cultivation 15. : The discovery of the “Dancing Girl” figurine is associated with which Indus Valley Civilization site? (A) Harappa (B) Mohenjo-daro (C) Lothal (D) Kalibangan 16. : What material was commonly used for the construction of buildings in the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Marble (B) Limestone (C) Mud-brick (D) Granite 17. : The Indus Valley Civilization had a well-developed system of: (A) Monarchy (B) Democracy (C) Trade guilds (D) Feudalism 18. : Which artifact indicates the possible presence of a written language in the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Pottery (B) Statues (C) Seals with inscriptions (D) Tools 19. : The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced: (A) Nomadic lifestyle (B) Maritime technology (C) Urban planning (D) Cave paintings 20. : What is the likely reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Invasion by nomadic tribes (B) Climate change (C) Economic collapse (D) Internal conflicts 21. : The Harappan city of Mohenjo-daro had a complex drainage system, indicating a focus on: (A) Hygiene (B) Agriculture (C) Recreation (D) Religious practices 22. : The Indus Valley Civilization had trade links with regions as far as: (A) Africa (B) Europe (C) Mesopotamia (D) Southeast Asia 23. : The citadel and lower town were distinctive features of Indus Valley Civilization: (A) Houses (B) Tombs (C) Temples (D) Markets 24. : The “Priest King” sculpture is believed to represent a: (A) Ruler (B) Religious leader (C) Merchant (D) Warrior 25. : Which modern river shares its course with the ancient Sarasvati River, mentioned in Vedic texts? (A) Ganges River (B) Yamuna River (C) Sutlej River (D) Ghaggar-Hakra River 26. : The wheel-made pottery of the Indus Valley Civilization demonstrates advanced: (A) Metallurgy (B) Pottery techniques (C) Textile production (D) Architectural skills 27. : What form of government is believed to have existed in the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Monarchy (B) Republic (C) Theocracy (D) Oligarchy 28. : The dockyard discovered in the archaeological site of Lothal suggests expertise in: (A) Agriculture (B) Maritime activities (C) Pottery (D) Metallurgy 29. : The Indus Valley Civilization had trade connections with the city of Ur in: (A) Mesopotamia (B) Egypt (C) Greece (D) Rome 30. : The “Fire Altar” discovered at Kalibangan indicates the practice of: (A) Agriculture (B) Rituals or ceremonies (C) Metal casting (D) Writing 31. : The discovery of a grid pattern in the layout of Harappan cities suggests: (A) Random planning (B) Advanced urban planning (C) Nomadic settlement (D) Lack of architectural knowledge 32. : The Indus Valley Civilization had a standardized system of: (A) Currency (B) Weights and measures (C) Language (D) Social classes 33. : The famous “Pashupati Seal” is associated with the worship of: (A) A bull (B) A tiger (C) A deity with horns (D) A serpent 34. : The Harappan script is written from: (A) Left to right (B) Right to left (C) Top to bottom (D) Bottom to top 35. : The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is thought to have been used for: (A) Religious rituals (B) Daily bathing (C) Water storage (D) Cooking 36. : The “Harappan Culture” is named after the archaeological site of: (A) Harappa (B) Mohenjo-daro (C) Kalibangan (D) Lothal 37. : The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the world’s earliest civilizations, along with Mesopotamia, Egypt, and: (A) Greece (B) Rome (C) China (D) Persia 38. : The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily an: (A) Agricultural society (B) Nomadic society (C) Industrial society (D) Maritime society 39. : The ancient city of Mohenjo-daro was rediscovered in the: (A) 17th century (B) 18th century (C) 19th century (D) 20th century 40. : The drainage system in the Indus Valley Civilization is evidence of advanced: (A) Engineering skills (B) Agricultural practices (C) Medical knowledge (D) Urban planning 41. : The Harappan city of Dholavira is known for its: (A) Citadel (B) Great Bath (C) Complex water conservation system (D) Dancing Girl figurine 42. : The trade routes of the Indus Valley Civilization extended to regions such as: (A) Central Asia (B) South America (C) Australia (D) Antarctica 43. : The Indus Valley Civilization’s advanced drainage system included: (A) Sewerage pipes (B) Open drains (C) Underground canals (D) Wells 44. : The artifact known as the “Rani of Mohenjo-daro” is a representation of a: (A) Queen (B) Goddess (C) Warrior (D) Merchant 45. : The Harappan people engaged in trade with civilizations in the: (A) Americas (B) Middle East (C) Southeast Asia (D) Europe 46. : The Indus Valley Civilization is believed to have worshiped a mother goddess symbolized by: (A) A bull (B) A snake (C) A fertility symbol (D) A tree 47. : The Harappan people’s knowledge of astronomy is suggested by their: (A) Solar calendars (B) Observatories (C) Lunar calendars (D) Celestial maps 48. : The Indus Valley Civilization is contemporaneous with which ancient Egyptian civilization? (A) Old Kingdom (B) Middle Kingdom (C) New Kingdom (D) Ptolemaic Kingdom 49. : The Indus Valley Civilization’s intricate jewelry and artifacts showcase their proficiency in: (A) Pottery (B) Metalworking (C) Carpentry (D) Glassblowing 50. : The figurine known as the “Priest King” is believed to depict a: (A) Religious leader (B) King or ruler (C) Merchant (D) Warrior Related Posts:Pakistan Indus River MCQsWhich of the following is the first multipurpose river valley project of the independent India?Golden Age of Islamic civilization (Islamic Study) MCQsAncient history of India MCQsThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner MCQs & SummaryAncient English literature MCQs