What is the meaning of Mohenjo-Daro?

Why were the granaries constructed closer to rivers?

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

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.

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.