Pyramids and Harappan Civilisation Burials Quiz

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Why were little pots of faience considered precious?

Because they were difficult to make (correct)

Because they were made of local materials

Because they were common

Because they were large in size

Where are rare objects made of valuable materials generally concentrated?

In royal burials and tombs

In large settlements like Mohenjodaro and Harappa (correct)

In remote and inaccessible areas

In small settlements like Kalibangan

What is the significance of hoards in archaeology?

They represent carefully kept objects for daily use

They indicate the types of settlements where rare objects are found

They are objects saved for reuse by metalworkers (correct)

They are discarded objects left by original owners

Why are miniature pots of faience mostly found in Mohenjodaro and Harappa?

Because they were used as perfume bottles Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro?

To serve as a ritual bath Signup and view all the answers

Apart from the warehouse and the Great Bath, what other structure is located on the Citadel at Mohenjodaro?

A smaller building with eight bathrooms Signup and view all the answers

How was the tank of the Great Bath made watertight?

By setting bricks flat and using a gypsum mortar Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What did some graves in Harappan sites contain, possibly indicating a belief in their use in the afterlife?

Pottery and ornaments Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Pyramids and Harappan Civilisation Burials Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Why were little pots of faience considered precious?

Where are rare objects made of valuable materials generally concentrated?

What is the significance of hoards in archaeology?

Why are miniature pots of faience mostly found in Mohenjodaro and Harappa?

What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro?

Apart from the warehouse and the Great Bath, what other structure is located on the Citadel at Mohenjodaro?

How was the tank of the Great Bath made watertight?

What strategies do archaeologists generally use to find out whether there were social or economic differences amongst people living within a particular culture?

What is the significance of the variations in the way the burial pit was made in Harappan sites?

What is one significant difference between the royal burials in Egypt and the burials in Harappan sites?

What did some graves in Harappan sites contain, possibly indicating a belief in their use in the afterlife?

How does the belief of the Harappans in burying precious things with the dead compare to other ancient civilizations like Egypt?

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