Practice Ancient Authority (1.9) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What do we mean by uniformity in artefacts?
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Think about the consistency seen in bricks and pottery.
Question 2.
What is urban planning?
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Consider the arrangements of streets and drainage.
3Question 3.
What does the uniformity in Harappan artefacts suggest?
- Varied production methods
- Centralized authority
- Random crafting
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Think about trade and quality control.
4Question 4.
True or False: The planning of Harappan cities indicates that there was no real authority.
- True
- False
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Consider what urban planning implies.
Question 5.
Evaluate the role of urban planning in Harappan society and its implications for modern urban development.
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Consider how these ancient practices can influence today's city planning.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential for an egalitarian structure in Harappan society despite evidence of planning and authority.
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Think about community decisions versus centralized leadership.

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