Chapter 3 Ancient Civilizations of India
I. Complete the following sentences:
1. The Fertile lands that is near Bolan pass Mehrgarh
2. Harappa was found in the valley of Punjab Sindhu
3. Harappa people depended on agriculture and Trade
4. The oldest Veda is Rigveda
5. The priest who conducted yagnas was called as Hothar
II. Answer the following questions in brief
1. Write on the special features of Harappa cities.
Ans:
a) We can see two or more parts in the cities of Harappa.
b) Western is narrow & Eastern part be wide and lower.
c) Every part had a wall made of burnt bricks, walls were very strong.
d) MohenjoDaro, one of the cities had a water tank/ Bath tank
e) Fire alters have been discovered in other cities-like kalibangan & Lothal
f) Systematic granaries
2. Write a note on the great bath of MohenjoDaro
Ans: a) Great bath of MahenjoDaro was very prominent
b)It is built of bricks so as to prevent the seepage of water from the tank
c) It has steps on either sides
d) The water was probably supplied to the tank by a well and the used water was let out.
3.How was the nature of town plan during Harappa civilization?
Ans:
a) It was constructed in a very methodical manner
b)Systematically laid-out houses, roads can be seen here
c)Houses were built of bricks and had strong walls
d)The main door faced the street
e)Holes were created in the drains
f) Underground sewage system
4. Name the Vedas.
Ans:
a) Rig Veda
b) Sama Veda
c) YajurVeda
d) Atharva Veda
5. What yajna and yagas were important during the Vedic period?
Ans: a) Rajasuya yaga
b) Sarvamedha yaga
c) Ashwamedha yagas and yagnas were very prominent
6. Name the profession of the post Vedic period
Ans: Earpentry, wooden mortar, pottery making, Rope makers, Bamboo makers, fire makers, hunters, smiths, Doctors, astrologers and others.
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