River valley civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China
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- Q1Which river valley civilization is known for inventing the first system of writing called cuneiform?ChinaMesopotamiaEgyptIndus Valley30s
- Q2Which river valley civilization was characterized by the construction of large pyramids and the use of hieroglyphic writing?ChinaMesopotamiaIndus ValleyEgypt30s
- Q3Which river valley civilization is associated with the Great Bath and the well-planned cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro?ChinaEgyptMesopotamiaIndus Valley30s
- Q4Which river valley civilization is associated with the invention of the wheel, ziggurats, and the development of a complex irrigation system called canals?ChinaEgyptIndus ValleyMesopotamia30s
- Q5Which river valley civilization is known for its impressive urban planning and the invention of a system of weights and measures?ChinaIndus ValleyMesopotamiaEgypt30s
- Q6What was Hammurabi's Code?A book on astronomy written by HammurabiA religious scripture written by HammurabiA poem written by HammurabiA set of laws written by Hammurabi, the king of Babylon30s
- Q7What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?To establish justice and maintain order in Babylonian societyTo enforce religious rituals and ceremoniesTo declare war on neighboring kingdomsTo promote trade and commerce30s
- Q8Who was Hammurabi?An Egyptian pharaohA famous philosopherThe king of BabylonA Greek mathematician30s
- Q9Which civilization is associated with Hammurabi's Code?Babylonian civilizationAncient Greek civilizationIndus Valley civilizationAncient Egyptian civilization30s
- Q10What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code?It was the first written language in MesopotamiaIt is one of the oldest known legal codes in historyIt introduced the concept of currencyIt established the first democracy in Babylon30s
- Q11Who is credited with creating Hammurabi's Code?Alexander the GreatCleopatraJulius CaesarHammurabi, the king of Babylon30s
- Q12What was the role of women in Hammurabi's Code?Women had limited rights and were expected to primarily fulfill domestic rolesWomen were forbidden from participating in any social activitiesWomen were considered superior to menWomen had equal rights and opportunities as men30s
- Q13Which of the following is true about Mohenjo-daro and Harappa?They were ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.They were ancient cities of the Mughal Empire.They were ancient cities of the Maurya Empire.They were ancient cities of the Gupta Empire.30s
- Q14What is the significance of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?It may have been used for religious and ritual purposes.It was a public swimming pool.It was used for agricultural purposes.It was a market area.30s
- Q15What was the main form of writing used by the people of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa?They used hieroglyphics.They used the Devanagari script.They used a script that still remains undeciphered.They used the Latin alphabet.30s