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Bricks, Beads And Bones
Mention any two changes that were observed after 1900 BCE in Harappan civilisation. What could have brought these changes ? Explain.
Changes observed after 1900 BCE in Harappan Civilization:
i. There is a decline in the material culture and disappearance of distinctive artefacts.
ii. Long distance trade disappeared along with craft specialisation.
Reasons for changes:
i. Climatic change and deforestation.
ii. Excessive floods and overuse of the landscape.
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Discuss the functions that may have been performed by rulers in Harappan society.
On given map, use a pencil to circle sites where evidence of agriculture has been recovered. Mark an X against sites where there is evidence of craft production and R against sites where raw materials were found.
Find out if there are any museums in your town. Visit one of them and write a report on any ten items, describing how old they are, where they were found and why you think they are on display.
Collect illustrations of ten things made of stone, metal and clay produced and used at present. Compare these with the pictures of the Harappan civilisation in this chapter, and discuss the similarities and differences that you find.
Mention the two sections of the Harappan settlements and give one main feature of each.
Mention two features of Harappan cities.
Give two features of the Harappan settlements.
Mention any four items found in the graves of the Harappans.
Mention two strategies adopted to identify social differences among the Harappans.
How did the Harappans obtain red colour or Carnelian?
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