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INDIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
QUESTION ANSWER
HISTORY
LESSON-4
IN THE EARLIEST CITIES
How do archaeologists know that cloth was used in the Harappan Civilization?
1. Actual pieces of cloth were found attached to the lid of a silver vase and
some copper objects at Mohenjodaro.
2. Archaeologists have also found spindle whorls made of terracotta and
faience.
What was a citadel? Why were important buildings built here?
1. Citadel was the western part of the Harrappan cities.
2. It was built on a higher ground which protected it from the floods.
3. Important buildings were built here for the ruling class.
How do you know the cities of the Indus valley Civilization were well planned?
1. Most of the cities were divided into two parts.
2. The western part called the citadel was built on a higher ground.
3. The eastern part called the lower town was built on a lower ground.
4. Both parts of the city were surrounded by huge walls.
5. Citadel had important buildings like The Great Bath, granaries etc. while the
lower town had the houses of common people.
6. Burnt bricks of uniform size were used everywhere.
7. All the cities had a well-developed drainage system.
8. The streets were broad and straight.
Write a short note on the Greater Bath of Mohenjodaro.
1. The Great bath was a special tank in Mohenjodaro.
2. It was used for taking holy bath by the people on special occasions.
3. It was made of burnt bricks.
4. The bricks were plastered and coated with tar to make it water tight.
5. There was a water inlet to fill water and an outlet for throwing out dirty
water.
6. There were changing rooms on all sides.
7. There were steps on two sides to go inside the tank.
What were the various theories given to the decline of the Indus valley Civilization?
1. Raw materials stopped reaching there from outside.
2. Rivers were drying up.
3. Drainage system broke down.
4. Natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, famines etc.
5. Invasion by the Aryans.
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6. Loss of greenery and forest cover due to over use.
Describe the main occupations and crafts of the Indus Valley Civilization.
1. There were farmers and herders.
2. Pot makers were there who made beautiful pots with black designs.
3. Ornaments were made with gold, silver, shells and bronze.
4. Bead making was done with stones, shells and metals.
5. Tools and weapons were made with copper and bronze.
6. There were people who could write (scribes).
7. Cotton weaving was also done.
8. Seals were made with stone or clay.
Why did all ancient civilizations flourish along the rivers?
1. They got a constant supply of water from the rivers.
2. The land near the rivers was fertile.
Define the term ‘Civilization’.
Civilization means a higher advance culture with towns and cities, craft, trade,
literature and a government.
Describe the drainage system of Harappa.
1. The drains were there on both sides of the streets.
2. All drains were covered with stone slabs.
3. Inspection wholes were there for cleaning.
4. There was a gentle slope in the drain so that water would flow easily.
5. Drainage the houses were connected to the street drains.
What are seals?
Seals are rectangular tablets usually engraved with images of humped bull or
Animals and at times contain religious scenes.