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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the following:
Mathematical skills
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उत्तर
Mathematical skills— The Mesopotamians were skilled mathematicians. They had a special sign for the number ‘One’. They also used the figure 60 as the unit for measuring times, A year was divided into 12 months, Days and nights were divided into two equal halves consisting of 12 hours each. These are all the mathematical skills of Mesopotamians.
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Answer the following question?
Name the three social classes of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Fill in the blank:
__________ is the process of preserving dead bodies.
Explanation of keyword:
Granaries
The Harappan cities had an elaborate drainage system.
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans decorated their pottery with various designs.
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans built strong boats.
How do we know that the Harappans had trade relations with the Mesopotamians?
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.
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.
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
With what name is the old kingdom of Egypt also known?
Text Book Keyword
Hyksos tribes
Fill in the blank.
The Mesopotamians invented a system of writing called the ________.
Fill in the blanks.
The Nile provided water for ________ and also served as a ____________.
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:
Ptolemy/Herodotus/Alexander called Egypt the ‘Gift of the Nile’.
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: ..............
Match the Columns:
| A | B | ||
| 1 | Huang He | a | mulberry tree |
| 2 | Pagodas | b | God of heaven |
| 3 | Tea | c | stupa-style temples |
| 4 | Silkworms | d | Sorrow of China |
| 5 | Shangdi | e | medicine |
Briefly discuss the characteristic of the Chinese civilization with reference to society
