WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kinds of materials did Harappan artisans work with?
A
gold and precious stones
B
bronze and shells
C
terracotta and stone
D
all answers are correct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the examples are weaving, pottery, jewellery making, stone cutting, metal work, tool making, seal making, boat making, masonry, trading and farming. The crafts made by the people of Harappan civilisation were made of stone, metal and shell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Harappans were adept at spinning and weaving both wool and cotton. Remains that show textile impressions on various objects were also found in Harappa. The Harappans also practised boat-making and seal-making. Manufacture of terracotta was also an important artistic venture which occupied craftsmen of that age.

Detailed explanation-3: -Materials used for script Pictographic writing of the Indus Valley was found on seals and seal impressions. The writings have been found on bronze and copper tables, pottery, bronze tools, bones and other objects recovered through archaeology.

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