The Harrapan Civilization Q & A
Q.1. Answer in one sentence:
(1) How did the civilization get the name Harappa?
Ans: Archaeological excavation first began in 1921 CE at Harappa in Punjab on the banks of river Ravi. That’s how the civilization got the name harappa.
(2) What patterns are seen on the Harappan pots?
Ans: Red terra cotta pots with patterns and designs in black colour. The patterns includes fishscales, interlocking circles, pipal leaves, etc are seen on the Harappan pots
(3) What cloth did the Harappan traders supply to Egypt?
Ans: The Harappan traders supplied muslin cloth to Egypt.
Q.2. What will you do when you visit an ancient site to obtain more information about it, to conserve it, etc ?
Q.3. Draw a picture of the Great Bath at Mohen-jo-daro.
Q.4. In the following chart, fill in the details regarding human life during the Harappan period.
Major crops | Clothes | Ornaments |
Wheat, | Knee length cloth worn by both men and women. Cloth that makes an upper garment. | Gold |
Barley | A cloak with a beautiful trefoil, pattern draped across the shoulder. | Copper |
Ragi | Precious | |
Cotton | stone, Shells | |
Q.5. Answer in one word and frame similar questions. Write their answers.
What stone was used to make the Harappan seals?
Ans: Steatite
Q.6. On an outline map of the world, show the other civilizations that existed in other parts of the world during the Harappan period.