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Flashcards: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation 30 Flashcards 
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What are the key characteristics of the Harappan Civilization? |
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The Harappan Civilization was marked by advanced technology, impressive urban planning, a well-balanced community structure with minimal disparity between the rich and poor, and a vibrant culture expressed through art and architecture.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Harappan society emphasized ___ over exploitation. |
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Mutual accommodation |
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What role did trade play in the Harappan Civilization? |
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Trade facilitated the exchange of goods and cultural ideas, contributing to the economic and cultural richness of the civilization, with markets bustling with traders from distant regions. |
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Riddle: I am a civilization with advanced cities and a focus on community, where the lines between rich and poor are blurred. What am I? |
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The Harappan Civilization as this civilization demonstrated how a well-balanced community can function, where the differences between the rich and the poor are not very obvious. It was not about exploitation but about mutual accomodation.  |
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What evidence do we have of the Harappan Civilization's urban planning? |
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Evidence includes well-planned cities with grid patterns, advanced drainage systems, and standardized fired brick construction. |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the social structure of the Harappan Civilization? A) Rigid caste system B) Egalitarian society C) Nomadic tribes D) Feudal system |
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B) Egalitarian society  |
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What are the key characteristics that define a civilization? |
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Civilizations are defined by government and administration, urbanism, variety of crafts, trade, writing, cultural ideas, and productive agriculture. |
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True or False: Civilizations only develop in regions with abundant natural resources. |
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False. Civilizations can develop in diverse environments, not solely those with abundant resources.  |
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Riddle: I help societies communicate and keep track of their history. Without me, records fade away. What am I? |
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A writing system.  |
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When did civilization begin in Mesopotamia? |
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Civilization began in Mesopotamia about 6,000 years ago.  |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization? A) Urban development B) Trade C) Nomadic lifestyle D) Writing |
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C) Nomadic lifestyle |
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The ancient civilization referred to as 'Harappans' is named after which city? |
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Harappa.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Sarasvati River flowed from the Himalayas through regions like Haryana, Punjab, and ___. |
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Gujarat. |
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What significant change occurred in the Indian subcontinent around 2600 BCE? |
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Small villages developed into larger cities. |
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I am a river that supported early urbanization in India but no longer flows today. What am I? |
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The Sarasvati River. |
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