Visual Worksheet: The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation | Social Studies for Class 6 PDF Download

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The Beginnings of Indian 
Civilisation
Student Worksheet
Draw lines to match each feature with its description:
Features Purpose
Wide streets Trading by sea
Drainage system Water storage 
Fortifications Transportation 
Water reservoirs City protection
Dockyard (Lothal) Waste management
Complete these sentences about the Harappan 
civilization:
1 The Harappan civilization began 
around __________ BCE.
2 The Great Bath is found at __________.
3
Harappan farmers grew crops like 
__________, __________, and __________.
4
The __________ River is mentioned in 
ancient texts but has now dried up.
Identify the Harappan artifacts by the description:
Used for trade identification and 
marking goods.
_______________________
Shows extensive trade networks and 
skilled craftsmanship
_______________________
Reveals artistic skills and cultural 
appreciation for dance/art
_______________________
Shows advanced metalworking skills 
and daily life practices 
_______________________
Circle T for True or F for False:
1
Harappan cities were carefully planned with wide streets.
_______________________
2
The Great Bath was used as a public swimming pool.
_______________________
3
Harappans traded using rivers and the sea.
_______________________
4
All Harappan houses were the same size.
_______________________
5
The civilization declined due to climate changes.
_______________________
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The Beginnings of Indian 
Civilisation
Student Worksheet
Draw lines to match each feature with its description:
Features Purpose
Wide streets Trading by sea
Drainage system Water storage 
Fortifications Transportation 
Water reservoirs City protection
Dockyard (Lothal) Waste management
Complete these sentences about the Harappan 
civilization:
1 The Harappan civilization began 
around __________ BCE.
2 The Great Bath is found at __________.
3
Harappan farmers grew crops like 
__________, __________, and __________.
4
The __________ River is mentioned in 
ancient texts but has now dried up.
Identify the Harappan artifacts by the description:
Used for trade identification and 
marking goods.
_______________________
Shows extensive trade networks and 
skilled craftsmanship
_______________________
Reveals artistic skills and cultural 
appreciation for dance/art
_______________________
Shows advanced metalworking skills 
and daily life practices 
_______________________
Circle T for True or F for False:
1
Harappan cities were carefully planned with wide streets.
_______________________
2
The Great Bath was used as a public swimming pool.
_______________________
3
Harappans traded using rivers and the sea.
_______________________
4
All Harappan houses were the same size.
_______________________
5
The civilization declined due to climate changes.
_______________________
The Beginnings of Indian 
Civilisation
Student Worksheet Solutions
Draw lines to match each feature with its description:
Features Purpose
Wide streets Transportation
Drainage system Waste management
Fortifications City protection
Water reservoirs Water storage
Dockyard (Lothal) Trading by sea
Complete these sentences about the Harappan 
civilization:
1
The Harappan civilization began 
around 2600 BCE.
2
The Great Bath is found at Mohenjo-
daro.
3 Harappan farmers grew crops like 
wheat, barley, and peas.
4 The Saraswati River is mentioned in 
ancient texts but has now dried up.
Identify the Harappan artifacts by the description:
Used for trade identification and 
marking goods.
Harappan Seal
Shows extensive trade networks and 
skilled craftsmanship
Carnelian Beads
Reveals artistic skills and cultural 
appreciation for dance/art
Dancing Girl
Shows advanced metalworking skills 
and daily life practices
Bronze Mirror
Circle T for True or F for False:
1
Harappan cities were carefully planned with wide streets.
True
2
The Great Bath was used as a public swimming pool.
False
3
Harappans traded using rivers and the sea.
True
4
All Harappan houses were the same size.
False
5
The civilization declined due to climate changes.
True