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What material is the Harappan seal made of?
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?
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?
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'?
What are archaeologists referring to when they use the term 'culture'?
When was the Harappan civilisation dated between?
When was the Harappan civilisation dated between?
What is one major factor that distinguishes the Harappan civilisation from the Early Harappan cultures?
What is one major factor that distinguishes the Harappan civilisation from the Early Harappan cultures?
Which plants are NOT mentioned as being part of the dietary practices of the Harappans?
Which plants are NOT mentioned as being part of the dietary practices of the Harappans?
What is the role of archaeo-botanists in studying the diet of the Harappans?
What is the role of archaeo-botanists in studying the diet of the Harappans?
Which region had more settlements during the Mature Harappan period according to the provided figures?
Which region had more settlements during the Mature Harappan period according to the provided figures?
Which term is used to refer to the year 2015 in the dating system mentioned in the text?
Which term is used to refer to the year 2015 in the dating system mentioned in the text?
