The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation

What is a civilisation?

What was the earliest civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent?

What were its major achievements?

What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?

• A public bath for people

• A bath for the royal family only

• A tank used for religious rituals

What did the Harappans eat?

What dish or dishes would you prepare based on the data given about Harappan cooking?

What did the Harappans export?

• Ornaments

• Timber

• Gold

• Cotton

• Food items

Why does the civilisation studied in this chapter have several names? Discuss their significance.

Write a brief report (150 to 200 words) summing up some of the achievements of the Indus-Sarasvatī civilisation.

Imagine you have to travel from the city of Harappa to Kalibangan. What are your different options? Can you make a rough estimation of the amount of time each option might take?