12 Questions
What distinguishes the Harappan civilisation from other cultures?
All of the above
What evidence suggests a break between the Early Harappan and the Harappan civilisation?
Large-scale burning at some sites
What type of specialists study ancient plant remains from Harappan sites?
Archaeo-botanists
Which grain is relatively rare in finds at Harappan sites?
Rice
What animals' bones have been found at Harappan sites?
Cattle and sheep
What do the abbreviations BP, BCE, and CE stand for in dating systems?
Before Present, Before Common Era, Common Era
What is the most distinctive artifact of the Harappan or Indus valley civilisation?
Seals
Why do archaeologists use the term 'culture' when referring to the Harappan civilisation?
To denote a group of objects distinctive in style found together in a specific area and time period
What materials were commonly used in making Harappan seals?
Steatite
What do seals, beads, weights, and stone blades have in common in the context of the Harappan culture?
They are distinctive objects found together within a specific geographical area and time period
What was the significance of Harappa in relation to the Harappan civilization?
It was where the distinctive culture of the civilization was first discovered
When did the Harappan civilization exist chronologically?
2600-1900 BCE
Explore the archaeological evidence of the Harappan civilization, including the distinctive Harappan seal made of steatite. Discover insights into the lives of the people from their houses, pots, ornaments, tools, and seals left behind in the region.
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