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Who are the members of the political executive?
Elected by the people
What is another term for the permanent executive?
Civil services
How are members of the permanent executive selected?
Appointed on a long-term basis
What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Harappan Culture
What does archaeologists mean by the term "culture"?
A distinctive style of objects usually found together within a specific period of time and geographical area
Which of the following objects are distinctive of the Harappan culture?
Seals, beads, weights, stone blades
What is the Harappan civilisation also known as?
Mature Harappan
What time period does the Harappan civilisation date to?
c. 2600 and 1900 BCE
What is the Harappan civilisation named after?
The first site where this culture was discovered
What characterized the settlements of the cultures prior to the Mature Harappan?
Small size
What evidence suggests a break between the Early Harappan and the Harappan civilisation?
Large-scale burning at some sites
What were the archaeological cultures in the region prior to the Mature Harappan associated with?
Distinctive pottery and evidence of agriculture and pastoralism
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