Practice A New Old Civilisation (1.11.2) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What is stratigraphy?
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Think about how layers build up over time.
Question 2.
Who was Daya Ram Sahni?
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Consider early 20th-century archaeologists.
3Question 3.
What does stratigraphy help archaeologists determine?
- The age of artefacts
- The geographical features of a site
- The health of ancient populations
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Focus on the purpose of studying layers.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Harappan civilization is thought to have been contemporaneous with Mesopotamia.
- True
- False
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What do historical connections show us?
Question 5.
Evaluate how the discovery of the Harappan civilization changed perceptions of ancient socio-cultural interactions in the framework of globalization.
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Consider the broader implications of cultural exchange.
Question 6.
Propose a research project that would investigate the comparative urban planning of the Harappan civilization and Mesopotamia.
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Think about what elements make cities function well and how they reflect culture.

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