Oxford University Press solutions for The Trail History and Civics [English] Class 6 ICSE chapter 3 - The Indus Valley Civilization [Latest edition]

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Dwelling houses

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Public building

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Granaries

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Great Bath

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Drainage system

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Terracotta

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Mother Goddess

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The main river of the Harappan civilization was _____.

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The Great Bath is located in __________.

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The main occupation of the Harappan was ____.

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The rich wore ornaments made of __________ and _____.

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The Harappan seals are made of __________ and __________.

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The Harappan civilization belongs to the _______

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_______ was the first city to be discovered in the Indus Valley region.

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The Assembly Hall is in ________

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_________ was the staple food of the Harappans.

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The _____ tree was probably regarded as sacred by the Harappans.

The Harappan cities had an elaborate drainage system. 

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The domestication of animals was the main occupation of the Harappans.

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The Harappans decorated their pottery with various designs.

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The Harappans built strong boats.

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Invasion by foreign tribes like the Aryans might have led to the collapse of the Indus Valley civilization.

What discoveries proved that India had a 4,500-year-old urban civilization?

Why is the Indus Valley Civilization also called the Harappan civilization?

Why did the Indus Valley people build granaries close to the riverbank?

Give one example to prove that the Indus Valley bronzesmiths were skilled craftspeople.

How do we know that the Harappans had trade relations with the Mesopotamians?

How were the Harappan cities planned? Explain briefly the main features of their dwelling houses. 

With reference to the engineering skills of the Indus Valley people, explain briefly the features of the Great Bath

With reference to the engineering skills of the Indus Valley people, explain briefly the features of the drainage system

Give a brief account of Great Granary

Give a brief account of Assembly Hall

Describe the dress

Describe ornaments of the Indus Valley people.

Describe the occupation and crafts of the Harappan people.

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Trade

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Seals of the Indus Valley

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.

How did the Harappan civilization end?

This picture on the right-hand side shows a well-planned ancient city located on the banks of a river.

1. Identify the civilization from the ruins in the picture.
2. When and by whom were these ruins discovered?
3. These ruins are an important source of information about the
   (a) town planning and
   (b) drainage system of this period. Explain.

Name some major sites of the Indus Valley civilization?

What is Mohenjodaro mean and where it is located?

Write a short note on ‘Great Bath’?

What were the main items of the food of the Harappa people?

Describe the toys used by Harappa children?

How was the Indus Valley civilization discovered? Why is it also called the Harappan civilization?

What do you know about the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappans?