12 Questions
What is the most distinctive artifact of the Harappan or Indus Valley civilization?
Seals
How do archaeologists define a 'culture'?
A group of objects distinctive in style found together in a specific geographical area and time period
Where was the Harappan culture first discovered?
Harappa
What material were Harappan seals primarily made of?
Steatite
Why do some argue that there was a single state in the Indus Valley civilization?
Because of the evidence of standardized brick size and planned settlements.
What led to the transformation of material culture in the Harappan sites after 1900 BCE?
Disappearance of distinctive artefacts, writing, and long-distance trade.
What is a key indicator of the 'Late Harappan' or 'successor cultures' way of life?
Use of far fewer materials to make far fewer things.
Why is the last theory mentioned in the text considered the most plausible regarding the existence of a single state in the Indus Valley civilization?
Because entire communities could collectively make and implement complex decisions.
What is the main reason cited in the text for the collapse of the Harappan civilisation?
The end of a strong unifying element, possibly the Harappan state
What evidence from Mohenjodaro provides support for an 'invasion' theory?
Discovery of a skull and bones of an adult
What artifact's disappearance indicated the possible end of the Harappan state?
Seals
How did the Harappan civilization's weight system change during its decline?
Shift from a standardised weight system to local weights
Explore the artifacts and lifestyle of the Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization through seals made of steatite, containing animal motifs and undeciphered scripts. Learn about their daily lives through archaeological findings such as houses, pots, ornaments, tools, and seals.
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