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प्रश्न
Describe the occupation and crafts of the Harappan people.
उत्तर
The main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley was farming. Farmer's grew wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables. They also cultivated cotton. The land was fertile. The second occupation of the people of the Indus Valley was the domestication of animals like goat, sheep, buffaloes, elephants, bulls, dogs, and cats.
The Indus Valley people were excellent potters and skilled craftspeople. They made pottery of various shapes and sizes. They also made terracotta. The goldsmiths made gold and silver jewellery, coppersmiths made utensils and the bronzesmith made tools, weapons, and metal sculptures. The people were also engaged in other crafts like bricklaying, boat making, stone cutting, masonry, and carpentry. Spinning and weaving were important occupations.
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Fill in the blanks:
The Harappan seals are made of __________ and __________.
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.
Write True or False against the following statement
Hammurabi built the Hanging Gardens.
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Stylus
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Herodotus
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Pharaoh
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Porcelain
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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.
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 |
What was Hammurabi’s contribution to the legal systems of Mesopotamia and the world?
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The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great.
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Describe the religion of people in ancient Egypt.
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Describe the toys used by Harappa children?
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The Chinese script is a form of picture writing.
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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.
Explain the geographical position of China?
