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1. 1.

   What is the meaning of Mohenjo-Daro?

2. 2.

   Why were the granaries constructed closer to rivers?

3. 3.

   Tick (√) the correct option.

   1. Rich traders and _____________ were the inhabitants of citadels in the Indus cities.
      1. artists
      2. craftmen
      3. priests
      4. labourers
   2. _____________ was a large building that stored surplus food grains.
      1. The Great Granary
      2. The Great Bath
      3. Dwelling houses
      4. Citadels
   3. The main occupation of the Indus people was _____________.
      1. masonry
      2. agriculture
      3. stone-making
      4. brick-making
   4. Stamps that facilitated trade in Indus Valley civilisation are called as _____________.
      1. seals
      2. amulets
      3. terracotta
      4. spindle whorl
   5. Sacred animals in Indus Valley civilisation were humped bull, elephant and _____________.
      1. oxen
      2. sheep
      3. rhinoceros
      4. goats
4. 4.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The Indus Valley civilisation lasted from _____________ BCE to _____________ BCE approximately.
   2. Main streets were cut at _____________ angles by smaller streets.
   3. A circular brick platform was used for _____________ grains.
   4. _____________ were worn to ward off evil spirits.
   5. The Indus people used _____________ script for writing purposes.
5. 5.

   Write True of False.

   1. Dockyard was excavated in Lothal.
   2. The three-headed male god was known as Shakti.
   3. Men kept long hair and trimmed their beards.
   4. Assembly Hall was a twenty-pillarded hall with thick walls.
   5. Women wore amulets and finger rings.
6. 6.

   Match the columns.

   Column A	Column B
   a. Lothal	i. wheat
   b. The Great Bath	ii. transportation
   c. Bread	iii.Gujarat
   d. Boats	iv. gold
   e. Beads	v. six entrances