Page 1 - 5. CBQ

SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CLASS VI HISTORY
CH 6 – The Beginnings of Indian Civilization
Competency Based Questions

Sl.no Questions
1 What is one of the surprising ingredients found in Harappan cooking
pots?

a) Rice

b) Turmeric

c) Wheat

d) Barley
2 Which of the following is true about Harappan agriculture?

a) They depended solely on fishing for food

b) They grew cotton for the first time in Eurasia

c) They only grew cereals

d) They did not use tools for farming
3 What evidence contradicts the idea that warfare caused the decline of
the civilization?

a) The discovery of weapons

b) The absence of warfare traces

c) Ancient military records

d) Evidence of large-scale battles
4 The Harappans were the first in ________ to grow cotton.

5 Harappans adopt ____ lifestyle after the cities were abandoned.

6 What were the various names used by archaeologists to refer to the
ancient civilization of the region, and why are multiple names used.