Harappan Civilization: Seals and Artefacts
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What material is the Harappan seal made of?

  • Marble
  • Granite
  • Steatite (correct)
  • Limestone

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a distinctive object of the Harappan culture?

  • Baked bricks
  • Metal weapons (correct)
  • Stone blades
  • Beads

    • What geographical areas were artifacts from the Harappan culture found in?

  • Kashmir, Punjab, Nepal
  • Baluchistan (Pakistan), Gujarat, Afghanistan (correct)
  • Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Maharashtra
  • Jammu, Bengal, Tibet

    • What are archaeologists referring to when they use the term 'culture'?

    <p>A set of distinctive objects found together in a specific area and time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Harappan civilisation dated between?

    <p>2600 and 1900 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major factor that distinguishes the Harappan civilisation from the Early Harappan cultures?

    <p>Abandonment of certain settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plants are NOT mentioned as being part of the dietary practices of the Harappans?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of archaeo-botanists in studying the diet of the Harappans?

    <p>Reconstructing dietary practices from charred grains and seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region had more settlements during the Mature Harappan period according to the provided figures?

    <p>Sind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to refer to the year 2015 in the dating system mentioned in the text?

    <p>CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

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