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
Answer the following question?
Name the three social classes of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Give reasons why we say that the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation Had an idea of metallurgy
Explanation of keyword:
Mother Goddess
The Harappan cities had an elaborate drainage system.
Give one example to prove that the Indus Valley bronzesmiths were skilled craftspeople.
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?
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
Mention the contribution of ancient Egyptians.
Answer the following question briefly:
Why is the Egyptian Civilisation called the Gift of the Nile?
Fill in the blank.
The Babylonian king ___________ compiled a code of law.
How do we know that the Mesopotamians had trade links with the people of the Indus Valley?
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.
The figure on the right is of gods and goddesses.
How do we know that they believed in life after death?
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: ..............
Name some major sites of the Indus Valley civilization?
Fill in the blank.
___________ became the state religion of China.
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.
