Maharashtra Board Class 6 History Solution Chapter 3 – The Harappan Civilization
Balbharati Maharashtra Board Class 6 History Solution Chapter 3: The Harappan Civilization. Marathi or English Medium Students of Class 6 get here The Harappan Civilization full Exercise Solution.
Std | Maharashtra Class 6 |
Subject | History and Civics Solution |
Chapter | The Harappan Civilization |
(1.) Answer in one sentence.
(1) How did the civilization get the name Harappa ?
Ans. Archaelogical excavation first began in 1921 CE at Harappa in the Punjab on the banks of the river Ravi. This is how this civilization came to be known as Harappan Civilization.
(2) What patterns are seen on the Harappan pots?
Ans. Fishscales, interlocking circles, pipal leaves etc. were the patterns seen on the Harappan pots.
(3) What cloth did the Harappan traders supply to Egypt?
Ans. The traders of the Harappan civilization provided muslin cloth to Egypt.
(4) Answer:
Major crops | Clothes | Ornaments |
Barley
Wheat Ragi Sesame |
Muslin
High Quality Cotton Upper garment Knee length garment |
Multi stranded necklace
Waistbands Rings Armlets and bangles |
(5) What stone was used to make the Harappan seals?
Ans. steatite.
More Extra Questions
Answer the following questions
1.) What is Harappan/ Indus civilization? Discuss about the features of Harappan civilization. (1+4=5)
Ans: Archaeological excavation first began in 1921 CE at Harappa in the Punjab on the banks of the river Ravi. That is why this civilization came to be known as Harappan civilization or Indus civilization.
Features:-
A.) Housing and town planning:
The houses and other structures in Harappan Civilization were mainly built with baked bricks. Unbaked bricks and stones were also used for construction. The houses had rooms built around a central courtyard. The houses had wells, bathrooms, toilets and an excellent drainage system. The streets were broad and laid out in a grid pattern and had covered drains built with bricks. The towns were divided into two or more sections and each section had separate fortifications.
B.) Seals and pots:
The seals of the Harappan Civilization were mainly square-shaped and made from a stone called steatite. They include pictures of real animals like bulls, buffaloes, oxen, elephants, rhinos, tigers etc. and also of imaginary ones like the unicorn. Human figures are also seen. These seals were used as stamps. Earthen pots of various types and shapes, terra cottapots have been found at the excavation sites of Harappan Civilization.
C.) The Great Bath:
A broad bath has been founded at Mohen-jo-daro. The tank in the Great Bath was nearly 2.5 metres deep, 12 metres long and 7 metres wide. It was lined with baked bricks to prevent seepage of water. There were steps leading down to the tank. There was also a provision for draining, cleaning and refilling the tank.
D. Lifestyle:
The Harappan people practised agriculture. They wear clothes of knee length and consisting of upper garments. Men and women both used multi strand necklaces, rings, armlets and waistbands. Women wore bangles right up to their upper arm.
E. Trade:
The Harappan people carried on trade within India as well as with other countries. The Indus Valley was known for its high quality cotton. This cotton was exported to other regions like West Asia, Southern Europe and Egypt. The traders of the Harappan Civilization provided muslin cloth to Egypt. Silver, zinc, gemstones, rubies, deodar wood were some of the items that were imported from Kashmir, South India, Iran, Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Trade was carried on both by land routes, sea routes along the coastline of the Arabian Sea.
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