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?

    <p>Because they were used as perfume bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro?

    <p>To serve as a ritual bath</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A smaller building with eight bathrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the tank of the Great Bath made watertight?

    <p>By setting bricks flat and using a gypsum mortar</p> 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?

    <p>Studying burials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are an indication of social differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The royal burials in Egypt contained enormous quantities of wealth, while the burials in Harappan sites did not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pottery and ornaments</p> 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?

    <p>The Harappans did not believe in burying precious things with the dead, unlike the ancient Egyptians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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