Indus Valley Civilization Art
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What was the primary material used to create the painted earthen jar found in Mohenjodaro?

  • Marble
  • Copper
  • Bronze
  • Terracotta (correct)
  • What is a distinctive feature of the mother goddess figures in the Indus Valley?

  • A fan-shaped head-dress with a cup-like projection on each side (correct)
  • A belt with a buckle shaped like a leaf
  • A crown with a snake motif
  • A necklace with a pendent in the shape of a tiger
  • What is the primary characteristic of the designs on the painted earthen jar?

  • Simple with a tendency towards abstraction (correct)
  • Realistic and life-like
  • Intricate and detailed
  • Complex and geometric
  • What is the final step in the process of creating the painted earthen jar?

    <p>High polishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary material used to create the facial features of the mother goddess figures?

    <p>None of the above, the features are crude and not defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of the knobbed ware in the Harappan pottery?

    <p>Rows of knobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the perforated pottery in the Harappan civilization?

    <p>Straining beverages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rare feature of the Harappan pottery?

    <p>Polychrome pottery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of the household pottery in the Harappan civilization?

    <p>Gracious curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary material used to make ornaments in the Harappan civilization?

    <p>A large variety of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ornaments were commonly worn by both Harappan men and women?

    <p>Necklaces, fillets, armlets, and finger-rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of the terracotta art found in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

    <p>Its extremely careful modelling of animal figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro?

    <p>A grid-like pattern of buildings and streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the stone statues found in Harappan sites?

    <p>They are rare but refined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of art is notable for its realistic representation of human and animal figures?

    <p>Terracotta art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of the Indus Valley Civilisation sites?

    <p>The presence of various types of buildings, including markets and public baths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the important sites of Lothal and Dholavira located?

    <p>Gujarat, India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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