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प्रश्न
Give a brief account of Great Granary.
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उत्तर
- Location: The Great Granary was found in Harappa, a significant city of the Indus Valley Civilization (now Pakistan).
- Structure: The structure consisted of a big rectangular building built of burnt bricks, with smaller rectangular chambers or rooms. The structure was constructed on a high platform to protect the stored grain from floods and pests.
- Purpose: The Great Granary stored surplus grains received by farmers, including wheat and barley. This shows that humans in the Indus Valley conducted organized agriculture and trading.
- Significance: The Great Granary represents a well-organized economy with a centralized authority overseeing food supply and storage.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
Mesopotamia is situated in _________ now _____.
Fill in the blank:
The first code of laws was made by ___________.
Explanation of keyword:
Terracotta
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans built strong boats.
Why did the Indus Valley people build granaries close to the riverbank?
The study of objects and artifacts found in the ruins of the Indus Valley cities help us to form an idea of the Harrapan religion. Explain.
Write True or False against the following statement
The Egyptians developed a lunar calendar.
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
Mention the contribution of ancient Egyptians.
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
Name two Mesopotamian city-states.
Text Book Keyword
Herodotus
Fill in the blank.
The Mesopotamians invented a system of writing called the ________.
Fill in the blank.
The Babylonian king ___________ compiled a code of law.
Write a short note on the following:
Family life
What led to the decline of the Mesopotamian Civilization?
Write a short note on the following:
Ziggurat
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.
The figure on the right is of gods and goddesses.
The people of which civilization worshiped these gods and goddesses? What kind of temples did they build?
What were the main items of the food of the Harappa people?
Name the countries with which the Chinese carried on trade?
