Unveiling the Indus Valley Civilization Through Artifacts and Discoveries

The video explores the ancient history of India, focusing on the Indus Valley Civilization. It highlights archaeological discoveries at Harappa and Mohenjodaro, detailing the civilization's geographical spread, city planning, and architecture. The video also delves into the lifestyle, social structure, and cultural practices of the Harappan people, including their art, religion, and eventual decline due to natural calamities and other factors.

Which archaeologist is credited with the discovery of Harappa?

• Sir John Marshall

• Alexander Cunningham

• Dayaram Sahni

• Mortimer Wheeler

What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Ganges Civilization

• Brahmaputra Civilization

• Saraswati Civilization

• Indus-Saraswati Civilization

What was the purpose of the citadel in Harappan cities?

• Residential area for the elite

• Market place

• Fortified structure for protection

• Religious center

What was a unique feature of the Harappan cities?

• The Great Bath

• Wooden houses

• Circular streets

• Underground tunnels

What material were Harappan houses primarily made of?

• Stone

• Wood

• Clay

• Brick

What type of clothing did Harappan men typically wear?

• Tunics

• Long pieces of cloth wrapped around

• Trousers and shirts

• Robes

What was a common practice among Harappan women?

• Metalwork

• Pottery making

• Cotton weaving and yarn spinning

• Stone carving

What was a significant aspect of Harappan religious practices?

• Temple rituals

• Animal sacrifices

• Worship of mother goddess

• Worship of the sun god

What is the most famous art piece from the Harappan civilization?

• Stone statue of a priest

• Gold necklace

• Bronze dancing girl

• Terracotta warrior

What is one of the suspected reasons for the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• Invasion by foreign tribes

• Natural calamities like floods

• Economic collapse

• Political instability