Quiz on Mohenjodaro Section 3 +4

What was the most dramatic feature of the Mohenjodaro citadel?

• The market

• The Great Bath

• The granary

• The assembly hall

How long was the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro?

• 29 feet

• 39 feet

• 49 feet

• 59 feet

What was one of the purposes of the Great Bath according to some archaeologists?

• It was used to cook large banquets.

• It was used as a water reservoir.

• It was used for religious rituals.

• It was used as a fish pond.

Why was bathing important in Hinduism, as mentioned in the text?

• Because it was a form of exercise.

• Because it was a social activity.

• Because it was a religious ritual.

• Because it was a method of healing.

Where is Hinduism believed to have originated?

• The Ganges River Valley

• The Nile River Valley

• The Indus River Valley

• The Yellow River Valley

What is the meaning of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro according to the text?

• It was used for recreational swimming.

• It was used for religious purposes.

• It was a public laundry area.

• It was a water storage facility.

How tall is the stone statue found by archaeologists in the lower city of Mohenjodaro?

• 5 inches tall.

• 7 inches tall.

• 10 inches tall.

• 12 inches tall.

What does the stone statue found in Mohenjodaro represent?

• A man with a long beard and a crown.

• A man with a short, neat beard and a patterned tunic.

• A woman with a knee-length dress and a headband.

• A priest with a fan-shaped headdress.

What do some scientists think the man represented by the stone statue might have been?

• A merchant and a soldier.

• A priest and a king.

• An artisan and a farmer.

• A teacher and a philosopher.

What were the stone beads found in Mohenjodaro used for?

• They were used as currency.

• They were used as game pieces.

• They were used in jewelry and clothing.

• They were used as tools.