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Chapter-2 Ancient Civilisations — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which writing system was used by the ancient Egyptians?

Answer: A. Hieroglyphics — Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics, a picture-based writing system. It was carved on temple walls, tombs, and monuments.

Q: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known by which other name?

Answer: B. Harappan Civilization — The Indus Valley Civilization is called the Harappan Civilization because Harappa was one of its major cities.

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Chapter-2 Ancient Civilisations — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 9th SOCIAL — Chapter-2 Ancient Civilisations, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which writing system was used by the ancient Egyptians?

A. Hieroglyphics ✓
B. Cuneiform
C. Alphabetic script
D. Braille

Answer: A. Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics, a picture-based writing system. It was carved on temple walls, tombs, and monuments.

The Indus Valley Civilization is also known by which other name?

A. Mesopotamian Civilization
B. Harappan Civilization ✓
C. Nile Civilization
D. Sumerian Civilization

Answer: B. Harappan Civilization
The Indus Valley Civilization is called the Harappan Civilization because Harappa was one of its major cities.

Why were early civilizations usually developed near rivers?

A. Rivers provided water for farming and daily life ✓
B. Rivers made deserts colder
C. Rivers prevented all diseases
D. Rivers made people live in caves

Answer: A. Rivers provided water for farming and daily life
River valleys provided fertile soil, water for irrigation, and routes for transport. These conditions supported the growth of civilizations.

Which statement best compares Harappan and Egyptian civilizations?

A. Both developed near rivers and supported agriculture ✓
B. Both used cuneiform as their script
C. Both were located in Europe
D. Both depended mainly on sea trade

Answer: A. Both developed near rivers and supported agriculture
The Harappan and Egyptian civilizations grew along river valleys and depended on agriculture. River water and fertile soil were key to their development.

Which option correctly arranges these civilizations in relation to their famous scripts or records?

A. Egypt—Cuneiform, Mesopotamia—Hieroglyphics, Harappa—Code of Hammurabi
B. Egypt—Hieroglyphics, Mesopotamia—Cuneiform, Harappa—Undeciphered script ✓
C. Egypt—Alphabet, Mesopotamia—Braille, Harappa—Hieroglyphics
D. Egypt—Ziggurat, Mesopotamia—Pyramids, Harappa—Clay tablets only

Answer: B. Egypt—Hieroglyphics, Mesopotamia—Cuneiform, Harappa—Undeciphered script
Egypt used hieroglyphics, Mesopotamia used cuneiform, and the Harappan script has not yet been fully deciphered. This is a common board-level comparison.

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