Exploring Harappan Civilization

What is the time period of the Harappan civilization?

• 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE

• 3000 BCE to 1000 BCE

• 4000 BCE to 2000 BCE

• 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE

Name two major cities of the Harappan civilization.

• Lothal

• Dholavira

• Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa

• Kalibangan

What was the primary material used in Harappan architecture?

• Baked bricks

• Stone slabs

• Mud bricks

• Wooden planks

Describe the drainage system of the Harappan cities.

• Harappan cities had no drainage system, relying solely on natural water flow.

• The drainage system of the Harappan cities was advanced, featuring covered drains along streets, sloped towards larger channels, with access points for maintenance.

• The drainage system was simple, consisting of open ditches without maintenance access.

• The drainage system was primarily above ground with no covered channels.

What script is associated with the Harappan civilization?

• Indus script

• Sanskrit script

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform script

What were the main economic activities of the Harappan people?

• Fishing and hunting

• Textile manufacturing

• Mining and metallurgy

• Agriculture, trade, and craft production.

How did the Harappan civilization manage trade?

• Trade was managed through a centralized government authority.

• They used only local resources and did not engage in external trade.

• The Harappan civilization managed trade through standardized seals, weights, and a network of trade routes.

• They relied solely on barter without any standardization.

What evidence suggests that the Harappans had a centralized authority?

• Presence of diverse languages

• Evidence of urban planning, standardized weights, and large public structures.

• Lack of written records

• Evidence of nomadic lifestyle

What role did agriculture play in the Harappan civilization?

• Agriculture was essential for food security, economic stability, and the growth of urban centers in the Harappan civilization.

• Agriculture was primarily focused on livestock rather than crops.

• Agriculture led to the decline of urban centers in the Harappan civilization.

• Agriculture was not practiced in the Harappan civilization.

Name one significant artifact found in Harappan sites.

• Pottery shard

• Indus Valley seal

• Dancing Girl bronze statue

• Terracotta figurine