History Important Questions Chapter 3 Class 6 Maharashtra Board

The Harappan Civilization

Short Questions

1. Where was the first Harappan site found?
Answer : Harappa, Punjab

2. Which river was Harappa located near?
Answer : River Ravi

3. What was the main material used for making Harappan seals?
Answer : Steatite

4. What shape were most Harappan seals?
Answer : Square

5. What was the Great Bath used for?
Answer : Ritual bathing

6. Which civilization is also called the Indus Civilization?
Answer : Harappan Civilization

7. What crops were grown in the Harappan Civilization?
Answer : Wheat, barley, peas

8. Which place had a large dockyard?
Answer : Lothal

9. What was the main building material for houses?
Answer : Baked bricks

10. What caused the decline of the Harappan Civilization?
Answer : Floods, invasions, climate change

Long Questions

1. Why is the Harappan Civilization also called the Indus Civilization?
Answer : The Harappan Civilization is also called the Indus Civilization because many of its sites were located near the Indus River and its tributaries. The cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were part of this region.

2. What were the features of Harappan town planning?
Answer : Harappan cities had a grid layout with straight roads. Houses were made of baked bricks and had wells, bathrooms, and toilets. The drainage system was well planned, and the towns were divided into different sections.

3. What kind of trade did the Harappans do?
Answer : The Harappans traded within India and with other countries like Mesopotamia and Egypt. They exported cotton, muslin cloth, beads, and pottery and imported metals, precious stones, and wood.

4. Describe the Harappan seals and their importance.
Answer : Harappan seals were mainly square and made of steatite. They had images of animals like bulls, elephants, and unicorns, along with some script. These seals were used for trade and identification.

5. What were some reasons for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?
Answer : The Harappan Civilization declined due to multiple reasons, including frequent floods, drying of rivers, foreign invasions, and climate change. Some areas became arid, leading people to migrate to other places, which weakened the civilization.