Practice Weights (1.8.3) - Bricks, Beads and Bones - CBSE 12 History

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Question 1.
What material were Harappan weights primarily made from?
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Think of what type of stone is durable.
Question 2.
What shapes were the weights commonly made into?
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What geometric shape has equal dimensions on all sides?
3Question 3.
What material were the Harappan weights primarily made from?
- Gold
- Chert
- Wood
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It is a type of rock.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Harappan weights were not standardized across the civilization.
- True
- False
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Think about how trade fairness would require standardization.
Question 5.
Develop a hypothetical scenario where a trader in the Harappan civilization uses different weights for trading. How would this affect trade dynamics?
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Consider the implications of fairness in exchange.
Question 6.
In what ways might modern trade systems learn from the weight system of the Harappan civilization?
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Think about how standards apply to various industries today.

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