Indus Valley Civilization: Trade and Crops
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Which of the following crops were primarily cultivated in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Wheat, Lentils, Rice
  • Oats, Mustard, Cotton
  • Wheat, Barley, Rice (correct)
  • Corn, Barley, Cotton

What was a significant feature of the trade system in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Lack of trade with Mesopotamia
  • Trade only through maritime routes
  • Extensive trade with Mesopotamia and Bahrain (correct)
  • Trade exclusively with local regions

Which animal was not domesticated in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Dog
  • Pig
  • Sheep
  • Elephant (correct)

What unique characteristic of cotton production is attributed to the Harappan people?

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Which of the following materials was NOT listed as an import in the trade of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Indus Valley Crops

The Indus Valley people cultivated wheat, barley, rice, dates, mustard, sesame, and cotton.

Indus Valley Animals (Domesticated)

Domesticated animals included sheep, goats, oxen, bulls (humped/hump-less), buffalo, pigs, dogs, cats, fowl, and deer.

Indus Valley Trade

Indus Valley civilization had wide-ranging trade connections, both domestically and internationally.

Meluhha

The name given to the Indus Valley region by Sumerians, who engaged in trade relations.

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Indus Valley Cotton

The Indus Valley people were early producers of cotton, known as 'Sindon' by the Greeks.

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Indus Valley Trade Partners

Extensive trade was conducted with Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), Bahrain (Dilmun), and the Makran coast (Makan).

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Indus Valley Imports (Metals)

Indus Valley civilization imported gold, silver, copper, tin, lapis lazuli, and other precious stones.

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Indus Valley Exports

The Indus Valley people exported agricultural products, cotton goods, pottery, and other crafted goods.

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Surkotada's Horse

Evidence of horses was found in the Surkotada excavation site.

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Shatughai & Mundigak

Indus sites found in Afghanistan.

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Mesopotamian Trading Sites

Susa and Ur are important Mesopotamian cities with connections to Indus Valley trade.

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Lack of Iron

Iron technology was not present in the Indus Valley civilization.

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Study Notes

Indus Valley Civilization - Trade and Crops

  • Surkotada (Gujarat): Only Indus site where horse remains found.
  • Main Crops: Wheat, barley, rice (evidence found in Lothal and Rangpur).
  • Other Crops: Dates, mustard, sesame, cotton.
  • Animals: Sheep, goats, oxen, humped/humpless bulls, buffalo, boar, dogs, cats, pigs, fowl, deer, tortoise, elephants, camels, rhinoceros, tigers, etc. Lion was not known.
  • Trade: Extensive inland and foreign trade with Mesopotamia/Sumeria (modern Iraq) and Bahrain. Riverine and oceanic commerce was significant.

Indus Valley Civilization - Imports

  • Gold: From Kolar (Karnataka), Afghanistan, and Persia.
  • Silver: From Afghanistan and Persia, South India.
  • Copper: From Khetri (Rajasthan), Baluchistan, and Arabia.
  • Tin: From Afghanistan and Bihar.
  • Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire: From Badak-shan (Afghanistan).
  • Jade: From Central Asia.
  • Steatite: From Shahr-i-Sokhta (Iran), Kirthar Hills (Pakistan).
  • Amethyst: From Maharashtra.
  • Agate, Chalcedony, and Carnelians: From Saurashtra and West India.

Indus Valley Civilization - Exports

  • Exports: Agricultural products, cotton goods, terracotta figurines, pottery, beads (from Chanhudaro), conch shells (from Lothal), ivory products, copper, etc.
  • Iron: Not known to the Indus people.

Indus Valley Civilization - Trade Relations

  • Sumerian Texts: Refer to trade with 'Meluhha' (name for the Indus region).
  • Intermediate Stations: Dilmun (Bahrain), Makan (Makran coast).
  • Mesopotamian Places: Susa and Ur where Harappan seals found.
  • Shatughai and Mundigak: Indus sites found in Afghanistan.

Indus Valley Civilization - Cotton

  • Earliest Producers: Harappans were the earliest to produce cotton.
  • Greek Name: Called 'Sindon' by the Greeks.

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Explore the fascinating trade networks and agricultural practices of the Indus Valley Civilization. From the unique crops cultivated, like wheat and rice, to the extensive trade routes connecting them with Mesopotamia and beyond, this quiz covers key aspects of one of the world's oldest civilizations.

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