CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
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faience
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clay
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flax
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The gum was used to shape sand or powdered quartz into an object. The objects were then glazed, resulting in a shiny and glassy surface. The colours of the glaze were usually blue or sea green. Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings and tiny vessels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The beautiful beads are one of the important discoveries of Mohenjodaro. Majority of the beads are made of fired steatite. Other materials in making beads include Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, grossular garnet, serpentine and amazonite.
Detailed explanation-3: -Copper and bronze were used to make tools, weapons, ornaments and vessels. Gold and silver were used to make ornaments and vessels. Perhaps the most striking finds are those of beads, weights, and blades. The Harappans also made seals out of stone.