Chapter 3 - The Harappan Civilization
1. Answer in one sentence.
(1) How did the civilization get the name Harappa?
Ans: The ancient civilization discovered in 1921 got the name Harappan civilization because its remains were excavated at Harappa on the bank of the river Ravi in Punjab.
(2) What patterns are seen on the Harappan pots?
Ans: We see the patterns of pipal leaves, fish scales and interlocking on the Harappan pots.
(3) What cloth did the Harappan traders supply to Egypt?
Ans: The Harappan traders supplied muslin to Egypt.
2. What will you do when you visit an ancient site to obtain more information about it, to conserve it, etc?
Ans: While visiting an ancient site, I will seek the help of any official or guide present there. I will also try to get information from the local people or from the internet. I’ll study the paintings and inscriptions made on the building walls. I’ll try to record the experience with the help of a camera and notes. And in order to conserve an ancient site, I will take particular care not to damage or remove it from the site as they serve as an important source of information.
3. Draw a picture of the Great Bath at Mohen-jo-daro.
Ans:
4. In the following chart, fill in the details regarding human life during the Harappan period.
| Major Crops | Clothes | Ornaments |
|---|---|---|
(1) ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
(2) ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
(3) ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
(4) ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
Ans:
| Major Crops | Clothes | Ornaments |
|---|---|---|
(1) Wheat | High quality cotton | Multi-stranded necklaces |
(2) Barley | Muslin | Rings |
(3) Ragi | Knee-length garment | Armlets and bangles |
(4) Sesame | Upper garment | Waistbands |
5. Answer in one word and frame similar questions. Write their answers.
a. What stone was used to make the Harappan seals?
Ans: Steatite
b. Name the place situated to the south of Harappa in the Indus valley.
Ans: Mohen-jo-daro
c. By what other name is the Harappan civilization known?
Ans: Indus civilization
d. In which year the excavation at Harappa began?
Ans: 1921
e. Which civilization laid the foundation of the ancient Indian civilization?
Ans: Harappan civilization
f. Name the Harappan system which was ideal from the point of view of cleanliness and hygiene?
Ans: sewage
6. On an outline map of the world, show the other civilizations that existed in other parts of the world during the Harappan period.
Ans: There were three other civilizations present in the world during the Harappan civilization. They are the North China civilization, the Mesopotamia civilization and the Egyptian civilization.
