1. How do archaeologists know that cloth was used in the Harappan civilization?
Answer:
- Pieces of cloth were found in silver and copper objects at Mohenjodaro. Archaeologists also found spindle whorls; these were used to spin thread.
2. Match the columns
Copper Gujarat
Gold Afghanistan
Tin Rajasthan
Precious stones Karnataka
Answer:
Copper Rajasthan
Gold Karnataka
Tin Afghanistan
Precious stones Gujarat
3. Why were metals, writing, the wheel, and the plough important for the Harappans?
Answer:
- Metals were used to make coins, ornaments, vessel, and other tools.
- Writing helped to make the record
- The wheel would have used to transport the goods.
- Plough would have used in agriculture.
Important date:
- Cotton cultivation at Mehrgarh (about 7000 years ago)
- Beginning of cities (about 4700 years ago)
- Beginning of the end of these cities (about 3900 years ago)
- The emergence of other cities (about 2500 years ago)
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