Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
With reference to the emergence of civilisation, answer the following question:
What is meant by Civilisation? What are the main traits which mark a civilisation?
Advertisements
Solution
Civilisation is defined as an advanced stage of human cultural development. It implies the use of superior technology and complex economic relationships. There are a number of traits which mark a civilisation.
Some of these are:
- Evolution of cities
- Surplus food
- Division of labour
- System of writing
- Monumental public buildings
- Development of technology.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention any two important centres of the Indus Valley Civilization.
State the probable period of the existence of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Mention three main occupations of the Indus Valley people.
Mention any three features that led to the emergence of civilisation.
State two features of the trade in the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Name any three animals worshiped by the Harappans.
In what two respects is Harappan Civilisation our greatest heritage?
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Town planning.
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Special features of the houses of the people.
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Common elements between Mohanjo-Daro and Harappan Civilisations.
