Lucent Flashcards
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What is the oldest name of the Indus Civilization?
The oldest name is Indus Civilization.
What is the most appropriate name according to archaeological tradition?
The most appropriate name is Harappan Civilization, as Harappa was the first site discovered.
Who referred to the Indus Civilization as ‘Indic Civilization’?
British historian A.J. Toynbee referred to it as ‘Indic Civilization’.
What is the geographical name suggested for the Indus Civilization?
The most suitable name from a geographical point of view is Indus-Saraswati Civilization.
What is the accepted period for the Indus Civilization?
The most accepted period is 2500 BC to 1750 BC, based on Carbon-14 dating.
Who was the first scholar to use the term ‘Indus Civilization’?
John Marshall was the first scholar to use the term ‘Indus Civilization’.
To which period does the Indus Civilization belong?
The Indus Civilization belongs to the Proto-Historic Period (Chalcolithic Age/Bronze Age).
In which regions was the Indus Civilization spread?
The Indus Civilization was spread over Sindh, Baluchistan, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Western U.P., and Northern Maharashtra.
What does the Harappa-Ghaggar-Mohenjodaro axis represent?
Scholars believe it represents the heartland of the Indus Civilization.
What is the northernmost site of the Indus Civilization?
The northernmost site is Ropar (Sutlej)/Punjab (Earlier); Manda (Chenab)/Jammu-Kashmir (Now).
What is the southernmost site of the Indus Civilization?
The southernmost site is Bhagatrav (Kim)/Gujarat (Earlier); Daumabad (Pravara)/Maharashtra (Now).
What is the easternmost site of the Indus Civilization?
The easternmost site is Alamgirpur (Hindon)/Uttar Pradesh.
What is the westernmost site of the Indus Civilization?
The westernmost site is Sutkagendor (Dashk)/Makran Coast (Pakistan-Iran Border).
What were the capital cities of the Indus Civilization?
The capital cities were Harappa and Mohenjodaro.
What were some of the port cities of the Indus Civilization?
Port cities included Lothal, Sutkagendor, Allahdino, Balakot, and Kuntasi.
What archaeological finds were discovered in Harappa?
Finds included 6 granaries in a row, working floors, workmen’s quarters, and a Virgin-Goddess seal.
What notable structures were found in Mohenjodaro?
Notable structures include the Great Granary, Great Bath, and Assembly hall.
What unique feature was found in Chanhudaro?
Chanhudaro is known as a city without a citadel.
What was discovered in Kalibangan?
Kalibangan featured ploughed field surfaces and fire altars.
What is a unique feature of Dholavira?
Dholavira had a unique water harnessing system and storm water drainage system.
What was the main crop of the Indus Civilization?
The main crops were wheat and barley.
What animals were known to the Indus people?
Animals included sheep, goats, oxen, buffalo, and elephants.
What was the economic basis of the Harappan civilization?
Trade and commerce, both inland and foreign, were the mainstay of the economy.
What was the primary method of exchange in the Indus Civilization?
Barter is assumed to have been the normal method of exchange, as there is no evidence of coins.
