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The Harrappans were a civilization in what is now Modern Day Pakistan. Their writing system still cannot be read, because there is no way to translate it yet. They had a complex "city of the dead" called Mohenjo Daro, in which they had a complex bath system and indoor Plumbing. Their art was extremely detailed. As for their religion, they celebrated onefertility god or goddesses, depending on the region. This was unusual because almost all other cultures at the time were poly theistc. Their economy was based mostly on Agriculture. They are thought to have thrived from 6500 B.C.E to around 3000 B.C.E.
(Information is from Essential World History by Duiker/Spielvogel)
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Why did the harappans make contact with people far from India?
Harappans used ships to carry freight to Sumer and Egypt.
What did the Harappans use cotton for?
clothing!
What did kind of Indian food did the harappans eat?
Harappans ate dates, peas, wheat bread, dairy products, fish, and various kinds of meat.
Why was trading difficult for ancient harappans?
Trading was difficult for ancient Harappans because of the large wall that was built around the city and earlier cultures of the city.
Which of these did the Harappans not build?
army barracks
What were 2 ways the Indus River affected the Harappans?
They killed the Harappans because of flooding,
What items did harappans trade with people's in the region?
The Harappans traded gold, silver, clothes, and animals. :D
How did the harappans dress?
the harappans had two piece dresses.men had something like a dhoti and women wore a kind of sari.
What did the harappans get from trading?
pooop
Who conquered the harappans?
egypt
Discuss Harappans contribution in the field of development of urban culture?
discuss Harappans contribution in the field of development of urban culture?
Why did the harappans make contact with people far from India?
Harappans used ships to carry freight to Sumer and Egypt.
What did the Harappans use cotton for?
clothing!
The Harappans were the earliest known people to grow what?
The Harappans were the earliest people to grow COTTON. They spun the cotton and wove it into cloth. Other plants that the Harappans cultivated were barley, wheat, peas, melons, and dates.
What did kind of Indian food did the harappans eat?
Harappans ate dates, peas, wheat bread, dairy products, fish, and various kinds of meat.
Why was trading difficult for ancient harappans?
Trading was difficult for ancient Harappans because of the large wall that was built around the city and earlier cultures of the city.
What did the Harappans and Mesoptamians have in common?
Fertile soil
