History & Civics
Make a list of both similar and dissimilar features that existed between the Harappan-Civilisation and its contemporary Bronze Age Civilisations.
Answer
Similar features:
- All these civilisations had the concept of metallurgy.
- They knew the art of Handicraft, pottery.
- Trade was a common feature of all the civilisations.
Dissimilar features:
- Town planning of Harappan civilisation was most distinct.
- Excellent closed drainage system was present in Harappan civilisation.
- Brick-lined drains, Brick paved streets with manholes was present in cities of Harappan Civilisation.
Related Questions
Look at the newspaper excerpt from Sir John Marshall's article about the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Which 'Forgotten Age' is being talked about in the excerpt? Tiryns and Mycenae were long forgotten ancient cities, what are referred to as Indian "Tiryns and "Mycenae"?
(b) How was this 'Forgotten Age' in India revealed?
(c) Explain briefly the significance of this 'Forgotten Age' in terms of its unique features.
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