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Explanation of keyword:
Granaries
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Solution
Granaries were the storehouses where the people of Indus valley civilization stored their extra grain. The Great Granary was discovered at Harappa.
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Mesopotamia is situated in _________ now _____.
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Dwelling houses
How were the Harappan cities planned? Explain briefly the main features of their dwelling houses.
Give a brief account of Great Granary.
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
The Chinese invented the seismograph which recorded earthquake.
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Herodotus
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Ptolemy
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Pharaoh
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 |
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.
Choose the correct answer:
Dams/Canals/temple-towers were found in the sacred area of the city of Ur.
Choose the correct answer:
Men and women in ancient Egypt wore dresses made of white linen/silk/satin.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Name the most important nature god of the Egyptians.
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the structure of dwelling houses in ancient Egypt.
Choose the correct answer:
The oracles were holy _________.
Choose the correct answer:
__________ 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.
