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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.
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Answer the following question?
Describe the religion of Indus Valley Civilisation
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Dwelling houses
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The rich wore ornaments made of __________ and _____.
The domestication of animals was the main occupation of the Harappans.
Why is the Indus Valley Civilization also called the Harappan civilization?
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.
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The Egyptians developed a lunar calendar.
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Pharaoh
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Cleopatra
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 |
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How do we know that the Mesopotamians had trade links with the people of the Indus Valley?
Choose the correct answer:
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Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the structure of dwelling houses in ancient Egypt.
Write on Political life and Administration of Egyptians?
Choose the correct answer:
__________ became the state religion of China.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The Chinese script is a form of picture writing.
Name the countries with which the Chinese carried on trade?
Briefly discuss the characteristic of the Chinese civilization with reference to society
