Question 1

The discovery of Indus Valley seals in Mesopotamia suggests that the seals were used&#10;A) in diplomacy.&#10;B) in trade.&#10;C) in rituals.&#10;D) as tribute.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of Indus Valley seals in Mesopotamia suggests that the seals were used in trade, as they were found in areas of trade and commerce. This indicates that the seals were likely used to authenticate and secure transactions and agreements between traders.

Question 2

Which of the following was depicted in many of the seals found in the Indus Valley civilization that flourished around 2000 B.C.E.?&#10;A) Rulers&#10;B) Animals&#10;C) Plants&#10;D) Temples

Accepted Answer

Many of the seals found in the Indus Valley civilization depicted animals, including bulls, rhinoceroses, and elephants. While some seals showed human figures, there is no evidence that these were rulers. Plants and temples were also not commonly depicted on the seals.

Question 3

The statue of the dancing girl provides evidence that the Indus Valley civilization&#10;A) had a well-developed copper and bronze industry.&#10;B) required women to veil their entire face.&#10;C) trained young girls to be entertainers.&#10;D) traced descent through the mother.

Accepted Answer

The statue is made of bronze, which suggests that the Indus Valley civilization had a developed copper and bronze industry.

Question 4

The statue of a man found in Mohenjo Daro has led some scholars to suggest that the city was controlled by&#10;A) Mesopotamia.&#10;B) Egypt.&#10;C) a single ruler.&#10;D) elite men.

Accepted Answer

The statue of a man, often referred to as the "Priest-King," suggests the presence of elite individuals who may have held significant power or influence in Mohenjo Daro, indicating a society possibly governed by elite men rather than a single ruler.

Question 5

Which of the following provides evidence that the Indus Valley civilization was a literate society?&#10;A) Palaces&#10;B) Monuments&#10;C) Seals&#10;D) Statutes

Accepted Answer

The seals found in the Indus Valley civilization contain inscriptions in a script that is yet to be fully deciphered. This provides evidence that the civilization had a form of writing and was therefore a literate society. Palaces, monuments, and statutes do not necessarily provide evidence of literacy.

Deck 2: A: First Civilizations Cities, States, and Unequal Societies 3500 B.C.E-500 B.C.E