P6 Chapter 2: Legacies of the Civilisations of the Indian Subcon

The Ganges River is important to people in the Indian subcontinent as they use its water for crops and religious ceremonies.

• True

• False

People chose to settle near the Indus River so that they could swim in it every day.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE. 

They settled near the Indus River as it provided them with water for farming, transportation, cooking, and fish for food.

Harappa was the only city that developed along the Indus River.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE. 

Mohenjo-Daro was another city that developed along the Indus River.

Match the following

• Toy Ram on Wheels

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• Body of a Toy Chariot

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• Medium-sized Toy Rattle

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• Small Toy Whistle

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• Terracotta dice

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Match the following

• Tumeric

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• Fennel Seeds

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• Cinnamon

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• Coriander

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What are some legacies of Ancient Indian subcontinent?

What is the name of this legacy (an Indian classical dance)?

What is the name of this legacy?

What is the meaning of Deepavali?

Answer explanation

Sanskrit word which means “row of lighted lamps”