Harappa & Civilization
What is the first known civilization in India?
Harappa
What is the land of Jambudvipa known for being full of?
Jamun fruit
What did Harappan cities have that made it easy to travel?
Broad roads
What kind of things did Harappan people make to wear?
Jewelry
What is the study of old things left behind by people called?
Archaeology
What are people called when they live and work together in one place, with jobs like farming, building, and trading?
A civilization
What season's winds rise up in the Indian Ocean and bring rain to India?
The Monsoons
What did every Harappan house have inside it?
A bathroom
What toys did Harappan kids play with?
Terracotta toys (clay toys)
What is one of the early ancient civilizations?
Nile, Myan, Mesopotamian, Chinese (any is correct)
Which two rivers were important for early civilizations in Iraq?
Tigris and Euphrates
In ancient times, who did people worship for rain?
Lord Indra
What was the special, high-up part of the city that was protected by walls?
Citadel
What animal is shown on many Harappan jars?
Bull
What did finding Harappa tell us about India’s history?
That India had an advanced civilization a long time ago
What did people in ancient civilizations do besides farming?
They worked as builders, traders, sculptors, and worked in literature.
What important human invention came during the Stone Age, helping people farm and travel?
What kind of system did Harappan cities have underground?
Sewage system
What did Harappan people use to trade with other places?
Seals and beads
Name one other famous city in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Mohenjo-Daro
What is one thing that makes a group of people a civilization?
They have buildings, art, jobs, and live together in cities.
What are some ancient Indian texts that archaeologists study to learn about history?
Scriptures, Puranas, and Upanishads
What was special about the bricks used in all Harappan houses?
They were all the same size
What material were Harappan sculptures usually made from?
Terracotta for full points (clay for half the points)
What small objects did Harappan people use to show ownership or to trade?
Seals