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Which material are Harappan seals made of?
Which material are Harappan seals made of?
- Clay
- Stone (correct)
- Wood
- Metal
What do Harappan seals often contain?
What do Harappan seals often contain?
- Floral motifs and signs from a script
- Geometric motifs and signs from a script
- Animal motifs and signs from a script (correct)
- Human figures and signs from a script
What do archaeologists use the term 'culture' for?
What do archaeologists use the term 'culture' for?
- A group of ideas and beliefs
- A group of people living in the same region
- A group of languages spoken in a specific area
- A group of objects distinctive in style (correct)
What is the script found on Harappan seals?
What is the script found on Harappan seals?
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What type of evidence do we have about the lives of the people who lived in the Harappan civilization?
What type of evidence do we have about the lives of the people who lived in the Harappan civilization?
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Study Notes
Harappan Seals
- Harappan seals are made of steatite, a type of soft stone, and sometimes of terracotta, copper, or bronze.
- Harappan seals often contain a pictorial motif, a script, and a seal owner's name or title.
Archaeological Concepts
- Archaeologists use the term 'culture' to refer to a distinct way of life, shared by a group of people, which includes their social, economic, and political practices.
Script and Writing
- The script found on Harappan seals is undeciphered, meaning it has not yet been fully understood or translated.
Historical Evidence
- We have archaeological evidence about the lives of the people who lived in the Harappan civilization, including artifacts, ruins, and other material remains.
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Test your knowledge on the ancient Harappan civilization with this quiz! Learn about their distinctive seals, undeciphered script, and the lives of the people who inhabited the Indus Valley region.
