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प्रश्न
Describe the occupation and crafts of the Harappan people.
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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
Fill in the blank:
__________ is the process of preserving dead bodies.
Explanation of keyword:
Great Bath
Fill in the blanks:
The rich wore ornaments made of __________ and _____.
Fill in the blanks:
The Harappan seals are made of __________ and __________.
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?
Text Book Keyword
Sericulture
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Write a short note on the following:
Family life
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The Mesopotamians used the figure of 50 for measuring time.
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 |
Answer the following question briefly:
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Answer the following question briefly:
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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 |
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