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13731
Which was the first city to be discovered, lending its name to the entire civilization?
Harappa was the first city excavated (circa 1921) and discovered in this region. Although the civilization had roots in earlier cultures like Mehrgarh, the discovery of the great urban center at Harappa defined the civilization, which is why it is academically called the Harappan Civilization.
13732
At which site was the famous 'Great Bath' discovered?
The Great Bath is one of the most iconic structures of the Indus Valley Civilization, located at Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, Pakistan. It is a large public water tank likely used for ritualistic bathing/cleansing.
13733
Who led the first extensive excavations at the site of Harappa?
Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni started the first extensive excavations at Harappa in 1920–21. This work preceded the excavations at Mohenjo-daro by R.D. Bannerji, leading to the naming of the culture as the 'Harappan Civilization'.
13734
The inhabitants of the Indus Valley were the earliest known people to produce which commodity?
Farmers in the Indus Valley were the first to spin and weave cotton. Fragments of cotton textiles dated between 3250 and 2750 BCE have been recovered at Mohenjo-daro, and cotton seeds found at Mehrgarh date back even further to 5000 BCE.
13735
Which Harappan town is considered a specialized center for artists and craftsmen?
Chanhudaro is identified as a major industrial center of the Indus Civilization, famous for bead-making, shell-working, and seal-making. It is often referred to as a town of craftsmen, though excavations there have been less frequent in recent times.
13736
The ruins of the city of Harappa are situated on the banks of which river?
Harappa is located in the Montgomery District of Punjab (Pakistan) on the banks of the River Ravi. This is distinct from Mohenjo-daro, which is located on the banks of the River Indus in Sindh.
13737
Which ancient civilization was NOT contemporary with the Harappan Civilization?
The Harappan Civilization flourished alongside the Mesopotamian, Sumerian, and Egyptian civilizations, with evidence of trade contacts between them. The Chinese civilization developed largely in isolation during this specific period and is not considered a direct contemporary associate in the same trade sphere.
13738
Which prominent Harappan site is protected by flood barriers with funding aid from UNESCO?
Mohenjo-daro, located on the bank of the Indus River, faces significant threats from water damage and salinity. It has been the focus of conservation efforts involving flood barriers to protect its ruins, supported by UNESCO funds.
13739
The name 'India' is etymologically derived from a term in which language?
The terms 'India' (Latin) and 'Hindustan' (Persian) are derived from the Old Persian word 'Hindu'. This was the Persian pronunciation of 'Sindhu', the Sanskrit name for the Indus River. The Greeks later adapted this to 'Indos', leading to 'India'.
13740
What constituted the fundamental strength of the Indus Valley economy?
Agriculture was the backbone of the Indus economy. The civilization's wealth was built on a subsistence economy producing wheat and barley. Notably, the Indus people were among the first in the world to cultivate cotton, which became a key trade good.
