Practice An Enigmatic Script (1.8.2) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What is the Harappan script?
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Think about the characteristics of ancient writing.
Question 2.
Name one type of artifact that contains the Harappan script.
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Consider items used for trade.
3Question 3.
How many signs are estimated in the Harappan script?
- Less than 100
- Approximately 375-400
- Over 500
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Consider the range mentioned in the section.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Harappan script has been fully deciphered.
- True
- False
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Think about the challenges in understanding it.
Question 5.
Consider the similarities and differences between the Harappan script and modern alphabets. What implications might these differences have on our understanding of Harappan communication?
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Compare how communication has evolved with different writing systems.
Question 6.
If archeologists were to discover new artifacts from the Harappan civilization that included more extensive writing, how could this change our view of their society?
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Think about how written records shape historical narratives.

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