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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the following:
Ziggurat
उत्तर
Ziggurat— Ziggurats were temple-tower, found in the sacred area of the city of Ur. They were monumental structures made from sun-baked bricks. They were dedicated to the patron god of the city. They were many stories high and decorated with tiles, precious stones, and marble. Ziggurats were also used as schools, granaries, and trade centers.
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Explanation of keyword:
Terracotta
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(a) town planning and
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Text Book Keyword
Ziggurats
Text Book Keyword
Porcelain
Fill in the blank.
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State whether the following is true or false.
Natural barriers surrounded Mesopotamia.
State whether the following is true or false.
The cuneiform script was written from left to right.
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Choose the correct answer:
Men and women in ancient Egypt wore dresses made of white linen/silk/satin.
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Choose the correct answer:
__________ became the state religion of China.
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The Chinese script is a form of picture writing.
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- Identify the person in the picture.
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- Mention the important teachings of this religion.
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