Short Answer For Class12 History, Chapter 1– Bricks, Beads, and Bones (Harappan Civilization):

 Class 12 History, Chapter 1 – Bricks, Beads, and Bones (Harappan Civilization)

1. Which age did the Harappan Civilization belong to?

Bronze Age.

2. Which was the first discovered Harappan site?

Harappa.

3. What type of script did the Harappan Civilization use?

Pictographic script.

4. Which metal was unknown to the Harappans?

Iron.

5. What was the main building material in the Harappan Civilization?

Bricks.

6. Harappan seals were made of which stone?

Steatite.

7. In which state is Dholavira located?

Gujarat.

8. Why is Lothal famous?

For its dockyard.

9. Name a famous metal sculpture of the Harappan Civilization.

The bronze dancing girl.

10. What does Mohenjo-daro mean?

Mound of the Dead.

11. What was the main crop of the Harappan Civilization?

Wheat and barley.

12. Which animal was not domesticated by the Harappans?

Horse.

13. Did the Harappan Civilization have a currency system?

No.

14. What was the urban planning of the Harappan Civilization like?

Well-planned.

15. How was the sanitation system in Harappan Civilization?

Advanced drainage system.

16. Which river was Mohenjo-daro situated on?

Indus River.

17. What was the economic base of the Harappan Civilization?

Agriculture and trade.

18. What kind of clothes did Harappans wear?

Cotton garments.

19. Which deity is believed to be represented on the Pashupati seal?

Shiva.

20. In which year was the Harappan Civilization discovered?

In 1921.

21. Who discovered Mohenjo-daro?

Rakhaldas Banerjee.

22. Who discovered Harappa?

Dayaram Sahni.

23. Which animals did the Harappans domesticate?

Cow, bull, goat, sheep.

24. Which script is found on Harappan seals?

Pictographic script.

25. How was trade conducted during the Harappan period?

Through the barter system.

26. From which metals did Harappans make jewelry?

Gold, silver, copper.

27. Where was the Harappan Civilization spread?

Present-day India and Pakistan.

28. What was the most notable feature of the Harappan Civilization?

Urban planning.

29. What was one reason for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?

Climate change.

30. What type of deities did Harappans worship?

Nature and fertility deities.

31. What was used to store grains in Harappa?

Granaries.

32. What object was found in large numbers in Harappa?

Seals.

33. Which is the most famous sculpture of the Harappan Civilization?

The dancing girl statue.

34. What was the social life of Harappans like?

Organized and developed.

35. What were Harappan houses made of?

Baked bricks.

36. Did the Harappans engage in maritime trade?

Yes.

37. Which Harappan site has evidence of wheel marks of a cart?

Banawali.

38. What was the status of measurement systems in the Harappan Civilization?

Developed measurement system.

39. From where was copper brought during the Harappan period?

Rajasthan (Khetri).

40. From where were pearls imported in Harappan times?

Gulf countries.

41. How many main urban layouts were there in the Harappan Civilization?

Two – Citadel and Lower Town.

42. Which river system was primary for the Harappan Civilization?

Indus River system.

43. Are there any evidences of educational institutions in Harappa?

No.

44. What kind of roofs did Harappan houses have?

Flat roofs.

45. Into how many parts was Dholavira town divided?

Three parts.

46. How were the dead buried in Harappa?

In graves.

47. When did the Harappan Civilization decline?

Around 1900 BCE.

48. What kind of beads did Harappans wear?

Made from stones and semi-precious gems.

49. What kind of tools did Harappans make?

Made from copper and stone.

50. Were there religious structures in the Harappan Civilization?

No clear evidence of religious structures.