In the Earliest Cities Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science
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Which of the following was one of the earliest cities known to historians?
- Rome
- Harappa
- New York
- Tokyo
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Answer: B. Harappa
Harappa was part of the Indus Valley Civilization and one of the earliest cities known.
Which feature of early cities indicated a complex social structure?
- Presence of a market
- Public baths
- Use of carts
- Farming tools
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Answer: B. Public baths
Public baths indicate a level of urban planning and social organization not seen in simpler communities.
What evidence suggests that the people of the Indus Valley civilization had a writing system?
- Coinage
- Undeciphered scripts on seals
- Artistic pottery
- Trade agreements
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Answer: B. Undeciphered scripts on seals
The seals contained symbols that represent one of the earliest forms of writing, although it remains undeciphered.
In what way did pottery contribute to the daily lives of the earliest city dwellers?
- Only decorative
- Storage of food and water
- Used for construction
- None of the above
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Answer: B. Storage of food and water
Pottery was essential for storing food and water, which was crucial for urban living.
What was the impact of trade on the social hierarchy of early cities?
- No impact
- Reduced wealth disparity
- Increased wealth disparity
- Promoted nomadic lifestyle
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Answer: C. Increased wealth disparity
Trade likely led to increased wealth for merchants and traders, resulting in greater social stratification.