Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Describe the occupation and crafts of the Harappan people.
Advertisements
उत्तर
The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley was farming. Farmer's grew wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables. They also cultivated cotton. The land was fertile. The second occupation of the people of the Indus Valley was the domestication of animals like goat, sheep, buffaloes, elephants, bulls, dogs, and cats.
The Indus Valley people were excellent potters and skilled craftspeople. They made pottery of various shapes and sizes. They also made terracotta. The goldsmiths made gold and silver jewellery, coppersmiths made utensils and the bronzesmith made tools, weapons, and metal sculptures. The people were also engaged in other crafts like bricklaying, boat making, stone cutting, masonry, and carpentry. Spinning and weaving were important occupations.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reasons why we say that the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation Produced surplus grains
Explanation of keyword:
Great Bath
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans decorated their pottery with various designs.
Why is the Indus Valley Civilization also called the Harappan civilization?
With reference to the engineering skills of the Indus Valley people, explain briefly the features of the Great Bath
Give a brief account of Great Granary.
Write True or False against the following statement
The Chinese invented the seismograph which recorded earthquake.
Fill in the blank.
The Mesopotamians invented a system of writing called the ________.
Fill in the blanks.
The Nile provided water for ________ and also served as a ____________.
What is mummy? How was a body mummified?
Write a short note on the following:
Ziggurat
Text Book Keyword
Ra
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Herodotus | a. | rulers of Egypt |
| 2. | Pharaohs | b. | preserved dead body |
| 3. | Pyramids | c. | a mythological animal |
| 4. | Sphinx | d. | tombs of ancient Egyptian Kings |
| 5 | Mummy | e. | ancient Egyptian script |
Choose the correct answer:
Men and women in ancient Egypt wore dresses made of white linen/silk/satin.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Name the founder of the city of Alexandria.
What were the main items of the food of the Harappa people?
Describe the toys used by Harappa children?
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1 | Huang He | a | mulberry tree |
| 2 | Pagodas | b | God of heaven |
| 3 | Tea | c | stupa-style temples |
| 4 | Silkworms | d | Sorrow of China |
| 5 | Shangdi | e | medicine |
Name the countries with which the Chinese carried on trade?
Explain the geographical position of China?
