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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
Explanation of keyword:
Terracotta
State whether the following is true or false.
The Harappans decorated their pottery with various designs.
With reference to the engineering skills of the Indus Valley people, explain briefly the features of the Great Bath
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
Two famous pyramids have been found at Cairo.
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.
Name the four dynasties that ruled China.
Answer the following question in a few sentences.
Name two Mesopotamian city-states.
Answer the following question briefly:
Name the four River Valley Civilisations. Mention their common features.
Text Book Keyword
Cleopatra
To ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year, the Mesopotamian built an ______ and highly developed irrigation system. They also built _______ to control floods.
Fill in the blank.
The Mesopotamians invented a system of writing called the ________.
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe briefly the social structure of ancient Egypt.
Answer the following question briefly:
Why did the Egyptian civilization decline?
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?
What were the main items of the food of the Harappa people?
What do you know about the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappans?
Choose the correct answer:
__________ became the state religion of China.
