Practice Burials (1.5.1) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What is a burial?
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Think about how different cultures handle their deceased.
Question 2.
Name a type of artifact found in Harappan burials.
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Consider common items used in daily life.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of studying burials in archaeology?
- To understand cultural beliefs
- To find treasure
- To learn cooking methods
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Think about what burials symbolize for societies.
4Question 4.
True or False: Harappans typically buried a lot of luxury items with their dead.
- True
- False
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Compare with burial practices in other ancient civilizations.
Question 5.
Analyze the differences between Harappan burial practices and those of ancient Egypt. What do these differences say about the two cultures’ views on death?
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Consider the role of religion in each society's burial customs.
Question 6.
Discuss how the analysis of artifacts from burial sites can help reconstruct daily life in the Harappan civilization.
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Reflect on the connection between artifacts found and aspects of daily living.

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