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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
Answer the following question?
What were the probable causes which could have brought about an abrupt end to the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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Terracotta
How do we know that the Harappans had trade relations with the Mesopotamians?
Write a short note on the following:
Trade
Write True or False against the following statement
The Sumerians developed a system of writing known as Cuneiform.
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Ziggurats
Text Book Keyword
Cleopatra
Text Book Keyword
Mulberry tree
Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Ziggurats | (a) one of the seven wonders of the ancient world |
| 2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon | (b) temple-tower |
| 3. Cuneiform | (c) sharp reed pen |
| 4. Stylus | (d) code of law |
| 5. Hammurabi | (e) Mesopotamian script |
How do we know that Mesopotamians believed in life after death?
What was Hammurabi’s contribution to the legal systems of Mesopotamia and the world?
Fill in the blank.
The ______ was the head of the family.
State whether the following is true or false.
The ruler of Egypt was known as the pharaoh.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Which Egyptian monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The figure on the right is of gods and goddesses.
With reference to this civilization answer in one or two words.
(a) One of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world: ……….
(b) Embalming a corpse: …………………..
(c) Sun god: …………..
(d) God of the dead: ..............
Choose the correct answer:
The oracles were holy _________.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The Chinese script is a form of picture writing.
Describe the religious beliefs of people in ancient Chinese civilization.
This is a picture of the statue of a person who founded a religious movement in ancient China that was basically a practical code of moral conduct.
- Identify the person in the picture.
- Name the religion founded by him.
- Mention the important teachings of this religion.
- Name two other major religions that are followed by the people in this country.
