Worksheet: Bricks, Beads and Bones | History Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as ____________ civilization.

Q2: Harappan civilization started flourishing along the River ____________ around 2600 B.C.

Q3: The Harappan civilization was the largest ____________ age civilization in the world.

Q4: Harappa was the first site of this civilization discovered by ____________.

Q5: The Harappan seals were made of a stone called ____________.

Q6: The Harappan script is yet to be ____________.

Q7: The Great Bath, a ritual bathing area, was found in the city of ____________.

Q8: The Harappan civilization had trade relations with ____________, Oman, and Bahrain.

Q9: The drying up of rivers is one of the possible causes for the end of the Harappan civilization due to ____________.

Q10: Aryans are believed to have reached India around ____________ BCE.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The Harappan script has not been deciphered yet.
Reason: Harappan script contains signs between 375 and 400.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The citadel in Harappan cities was smaller than the lower town.
Reason: The citadel housed administrative buildings and was walled, while the lower town had residential housing.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Harappan civilization had well-planned drainage systems.
Reason: Drainage channels in Harappan cities were covered with loose bricks for easy cleaning.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The Harappan civilization ended around 1800 BCE.
Reason: Aryans invaded the Harappan cities and caused their downfall.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The Harappan people used a system of weights for exchanges.
Reason: The lower denominations of Harappan weights followed the decimal system.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the significance of Harappa in the discovery of the Harappan civilization?

Q2: Name the stone used for making Harappan seals.

Q3: What were the distinctive objects found in the Harappan culture?

Q4: What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro?

Q5: How did Harappans facilitate long-distance communication?

Q6: Name the animal shown in the Harappan seals.

Q7: What was the material used for Harappan weights?

Q8: How did Harappans regulate exchanges?

Q9: Why are Harappan seals important for archaeologists?

Q10: What was the possible cause for the end of the Harappan civilization related to rivers?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the features of the Harappan script.

Q2: Explain the layout of Harappan cities, including the citadel and the lower town.

Q3: Discuss the significance of the Great Bath in Mohenjodaro.

Q4: Explain the drainage system in Harappan cities.

Q5: Describe the domestic architecture in Mohenjodaro.

Q6: Discuss the possible causes for the end of the Harappan civilization.

Q7: Explain the Harappan system of weights and exchanges.

Q8: Discuss the evidence and theories related to the Aryan Invasion Theory.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the process of discovery of the Harappan Civilization. Include the key people and sites involved.

Q2: Explain the social and cultural aspects of the Harappan civilization during the mature phase, focusing on urban planning, religious beliefs, and trade relations.

Q3: Discuss the factors contributing to the decline of the Harappan civilization. Include both natural and possible human factors in your explanation.

Q4: Assess the significance of Harappan seals in understanding ancient communication and trade. Explain the process of sealing and its implications for long-distance communication.