Social Science STD 6 Chapter 3 : Ancient towns and Scripture - Exercises

Social Science STD 6 Chapter 3 : Ancient towns and Scripture - Exercises

1. Choose the correct alternative and write the correct answer:
  • 1. From where were the ruins of Indus valley civilization first found?
    Answer: (A) Harappa
  • 2. Which city was the headquarter of the agricultural revolution in Harappan civilization?
    Answer: (C) Kalibangan
  • 3. How many mandals are there in Rigveda?
    Answer: (C) 10
2. Answer the following questions briefly:
  • 1. Give an introduction to the roads of Harappan civilization.
    The roads of the Harappan civilization were well-organized and comfortable. There were two main highways, one connecting North with South and the other connecting East with West. The streets were parallel to the main road and intersected each other at right angles, dividing the town into squares and rectangular sections. There is also evidence of a night lighting system.
  • 2. 'Creativity and Craftsmanship of Harappan people are expressed in toys.' Explain the statement.
    The creativity and craftsmanship of the Harappan people are evident in the special toys they made for children. These toys included bird-shaped whistles, rattlers, carriages, carts, marbles, and toys in the shape of birds, animals, and people. The discovery of toys like head-shaking animals and monkeys climbing a tree shows their artistic skills and playful nature.
  • 3. Write a note on Lothal.
    Lothal was a significant commercial port and industrial town of the Harappan civilization, located on the banks of the Bhogavo river in Gujarat. A structure made of bricks, believed to be a dockyard, has been found there. This suggests that ships were used for loading and unloading goods. Warehouses and a bead factory were also found, indicating that Lothal was a prosperous port for ancient India, involved in international trade.
3. Fill in the blanks:
  • 1. Kalibangan is currently situated in ........ state.
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • 2. Public bath found in Harappan civilization, is located in ........ town.
    Answer: Mohan-jo-daro
  • 3. Dholaveera is an archaeological site found in ........ district.
    Answer: Kutch
4. State whether the following statements are True or False:
  • 1. Harappan civilization is considered to be contemporary to Egyptian civilization.
    Answer: True
  • 2. Dholaveera had a rainwater harvesting system.
    Answer: True
  • 3. The town structure of Dholaveera is divided into two parts.
    Answer: False
  • 4. There are mainly seven vedas.
    Answer: False