Harappan Civilization and Its Features

The video explores the Harappan culture, focusing on the city's structure, occupations, trade, and agriculture. It discusses the decline of Harappa due to natural disasters and invasions, and highlights the rediscovery of the site and its artifacts.

What was the primary function of the citadel in Harappa?

• It served as a religious temple.

• It was a military fort.

• It was a marketplace.

• It housed the great public bath and assembly halls.

How were the residents of Harappa organized in the lower city?

• By their religious beliefs.

• By their family lineage.

• By their profession.

• By their social status.

Which regions did Harappan goods reach through trade?

• Europe and Africa.

• Mesopotamia, Afghanistan, and other parts of India.

• Only within the Indus Valley.

• China and Japan.

What agricultural products were cultivated in Harappa?

• Only rice.

• Only wheat.

• Corn and potatoes.

• Wheat, rice, and various fruits and vegetables.

What was a significant factor in the decline of Mohenjo-daro?

• Invasion by the Aryans.

• Lack of trade routes.

• Drought and famine.

• Severe floods that led to multiple reconstructions.

Who were the archaeologists responsible for rediscovering Harappa?

• Heinrich Schliemann and Arthur Evans.

• R. D. Banerjee and Sir John Marshall.

• Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon.

• John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood.