Harappan Civilization Questions and Answers

The Harappan people were the first in the world to use cotton. They cultivated cotton and wove it into cloth. The ancient Greeks called cotton 'Sindon' from 'Sindhu' (Indus) acknowledging its origin. Evidence of cotton cloth was found at Mohenjodaro stuck to a silver vase.

Mirrors found at Harappan sites were made of polished copper. The copper mirror is one of the most interesting personal artifacts found at Harappan sites, indicating that Harappans valued personal grooming and appearance.

If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Lothal is unique among Harappan sites in that the entire settlement (both citadel and lower town) was surrounded by a single massive wall on all four sides. This is different from other Harappan sites where only the citadel had a separate wall.

If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Harappan weapons were made from stone, copper, and bronze (all three). Stone tools were used from early periods; copper weapons (spearheads, axes, daggers) were common; and bronze weapons became prevalent in the mature phase.

If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. Bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) was the most widely used metal by the Harappan people for making tools, weapons, and artifacts. This is why the Harappan Civilization is classified as a Bronze Age civilization. Copper was also used extensively but bronze was dominant.

If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. After independence, maximum number of Harappan sites have been discovered in Gujarat. Important Gujarat sites include Lothal, Dholavira, Surkotda, Rangpur, Rojdi, Kuntasi, and Desalpur. Gujarat's long coastline facilitated sea trade that was central to Harappan commerce.

Cunningham is correct because it fulfils the precise historical condition asked. If it asks about a site, recall its location, river, excavator, and special discovery. If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. Alexander Cunningham was the first archaeologist to visit Harappa in the 1850s–70s. He found the Harappan seals but failed to recognize their significance or identify them as part of an ancient civilization.

If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Cotton cultivation was first started in India by the Harappan people (Indus Valley Civilization). This is why the ancient Greeks called cotton 'Sindon' — derived from 'Sindhu' (Indus). The Harappans exported cotton textiles to Mesopotamia and other regions.

If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. The Sumerian civilization of ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) is credited with developing the world's first writing system — Cuneiform script, around 3200 BC. The Harappan script (c.

If it concerns an artefact, distinguish the place where it was found from the material or interpretation attached to it. If it concerns dates, separate Early, Mature, and Late Harappan phases. Archaeological interpretations may change when new evidence appears, so use the standard association accepted in school texts and competitive examinations. The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the Harappan culture. Silver ornaments, vessels, and objects have been excavated from Harappan sites like Mohenjodaro, predating all other evidence of silver use in India. This makes Harappans the first silver users in India.