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6 economy in

ancient times

Tick (3) the correction option.
1. What was the primary occupation of people in ancient India?

(a) Farming (b) Mining
(c) Teaching (d) Trading
2. Which river valley was known for its rich agriculture in ancient India?
(a) Ganges Valley (b) Nile Valley
(c) Amazon Valley (d) Mississippi Valley
3. Which ancient Indian city was famous for its trade with Mesopotamia?

(a) Harappa (b) Mohenjo-Daro
(c) Lothal (d) Pataliputra
4. Which metal was extensively used in the Indus Valley Civilization for making tools and ornaments
(a) Iron (b) Copper

(c) Gold (d) Silver
4. In ancient times, what was commonly used as a medium of exchange before coins were invented?
(a) Barter system (b) Paper money
(c) Credit cards (d) Banknotes
4. Which ancient text provides information about the economy and society of ancient India?
(a) Ramayana (b) Vedas

(c) Arthashastra (d) Mahabharata
7. Which region was known as the ‘Land of Spices’ in ancient times?
(a) Egypt (b) China
(c) South India (d) Greece
8. What was the main item of export from ancient India to other countries?

(a) Silk (b) Spices
(c) Gold (d) Pottery
9. Which type of structure was often built near rivers to control floods and support agriculture in ancient
times?
(a) Dams (b) Forts
(c) Temples (d) Bridges
10. Which group of people in ancient India was responsible for collecting taxes and managing the economy?
(a) Kshatriyas (b) Vaishyas

(c) Brahmins (d) Shudras

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