12 Questions
Why were little pots of faience considered precious?
Because they were difficult to make
Where are rare objects made of valuable materials generally concentrated?
In large settlements like Mohenjodaro and Harappa
What is the significance of hoards in archaeology?
They are objects saved for reuse by metalworkers
Why are miniature pots of faience mostly found in Mohenjodaro and Harappa?
Because they were used as perfume bottles
What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro?
To serve as a ritual bath
Apart from the warehouse and the Great Bath, what other structure is located on the Citadel at Mohenjodaro?
A smaller building with eight bathrooms
How was the tank of the Great Bath made watertight?
By setting bricks flat and using a gypsum mortar
What strategies do archaeologists generally use to find out whether there were social or economic differences amongst people living within a particular culture?
Studying burials
What is the significance of the variations in the way the burial pit was made in Harappan sites?
They are an indication of social differences.
What is one significant difference between the royal burials in Egypt and the burials in Harappan sites?
The royal burials in Egypt contained enormous quantities of wealth, while the burials in Harappan sites did not.
What did some graves in Harappan sites contain, possibly indicating a belief in their use in the afterlife?
Pottery and ornaments
How does the belief of the Harappans in burying precious things with the dead compare to other ancient civilizations like Egypt?
The Harappans did not believe in burying precious things with the dead, unlike the ancient Egyptians.
Test your knowledge about the burial practices in the ancient pyramids of Egypt and the Harappan civilization. Explore the potential social differences indicated by variations in burial pits. Delve into the historical and archaeological significance of these funerary practices.
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