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13661
Which deity is considered to be the primary female figure of worship in the Indus Valley Civilization?
The discovery of numerous terracotta figurines depicting a female form suggests that the worship of a Mother Goddess was prevalent. This indicates a reverence for fertility and nature, a common characteristic of ancient agricultural societies.
13662
What was the primary construction material used for residential houses in the Indus Valley cities?
Unlike many contemporary civilizations that used sun-dried mud bricks, the Indus people extensively used standardized baked (burnt) bricks for construction. Houses were well-planned, often multi-storied, and built along grid-patterned roads.
13663
Which factors are believed to have contributed to the decline and eventual end of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The decline of the Harappan culture around 1500 BC is attributed to a combination of complex factors rather than a single event. These include environmental shifts like recurrent floods, tectonic activity (earthquakes) that altered river courses, and potential external pressures such as the migration or invasion of Aryan groups.
13664
The archaeological site of Harappa is situated in which district of the Punjab province in Pakistan?
Harappa is located in the Montgomery district (now Sahiwal) of Punjab, Pakistan. It was the first site to be excavated, which is why the Indus Valley Civilization is alternatively known as the Harappan Civilization.
13665
Which major settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in the Larkana district of Sindh, Pakistan?
Mohenjo-Daro is situated in the Larkana district of Sindh. The name translates to 'Mound of the Dead' in the local Sindhi language. It was one of the largest and most sophisticated settlements of the ancient civilization, renowned for its urban planning and the Great Bath.
13666
Which Indus Valley city is renowned for having the most advanced drainage system of its time?
The Mohenjo-daro drainage system was highly sophisticated, featuring covered drains along the main streets, connected to individual houses. This level of urban sanitation was unparalleled in contemporary civilizations.
13667
The craftsmen of the Harappan civilization were unaware of the use of which metal?
The Harappan Civilization existed during the Bronze Age. Iron technology was not developed in the Indian subcontinent until the later Vedic period (roughly after 1000 BC), long after the decline of the Harappan cities.
13668
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a cultural aspect of the Harappan Civilization?
The 'Pashupati' seal, showing a seated figure surrounded by animals (elephant, tiger, rhino, buffalo), indicates the veneration of a 'Lord of Animals' deity, closely linked to the later Hindu god Shiva.
13669
Based on the lack of grand palaces and royal tombs, how is the Harappan social system often characterized?
Unlike the distinct hierarchy seen in Egypt (Pharaohs), the Indus cities show a relatively uniform standard of living and lack obvious royal residences, suggesting a more egalitarian society, perhaps governed by a merchant class or oligarchy.
13670
Archaeological evidence confirms that the Harappans maintained trade relations with which civilization?
Cuneiform records from Mesopotamia refer to trade with 'Meluhha', which is identified as the Indus Valley. Indus seals and weights have been found in Mesopotamian sites like Ur and Kish.
