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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the following:
Seals of the Indus Valley
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उत्तर
More than 2,000 seals have been unearthed from various sites. They are generally small, flat, rectangular or square in shape and made of clay, soapstone, and copper. They are skillfully carved with figures of humans and animals such as the unicorn, humped bull, goat, tiger, elephant, etc. These seals were probably used by merchants and traders to stamp goods.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
Mesopotamia is situated in _________ now _____.
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans built strong boats.
Why is the Indus Valley Civilization also called the Harappan civilization?
Give one example to prove that the Indus Valley bronzesmiths were skilled craftspeople.
This picture on the right-hand side shows a well-planned ancient city located on the banks of a river.
- Identify the civilization from the ruins in the picture.
- When and by whom were these ruins discovered?
- These ruins are an important source of information about the
(a) town planning and
(b) drainage system of this period. Explain.
Write True or False against the following statement
Hammurabi built the Hanging Gardens.
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
With what name is the old kingdom of Egypt also known?
Text Book Keyword
Cuneiform
Text Book Keyword
Hyksos tribes
Name three important specialized skills of the Mesopotamians.
Explain briefly the three-tiered social structure of Mesopotamia.
How do we know that the Mesopotamians had trade links with the people of the Indus Valley?
Name the greatest contributions of the Mesopotamians in the field of architecture.
Write a short note on the following:
Script
State whether the following is true or false.
Natural barriers surrounded Mesopotamia.
Choose the correct answer:
The father/mother/grandfather was the head of the family in ancient Egypt.
State whether the following is true or false.
The ruler of Egypt was known as the pharaoh.
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the religion of people in ancient Egypt.
Write a short note on ‘Great Bath’?
Which famous Chinese product was the chief item of export in the ancient and medieval ages?
