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Ancient India

The history in India begins with evidence of human activity of Homo sapiens of over 75,000 years ago, or with earlier hominids including Homo erectus from about 500,000 years ago. Ancient India is one of the first civilization and has helped shaped the present world.

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What was remarkable about the harappan civilization?

It lasted for 2,000 years and was peaceful. They had South Asia's earliest writing system, planned cities, Metallurgy, agriculture and trade with Egypt and Sumer.

What were the ancient weights and scales used for in mohenjo-daro's citadels?

The way they would use it was for measuring wheat in a granary. They would then take wheat and crush it into flour. Then they would use different sized weights to measure the amount of flour and then the flour could be used for trading like money. To tell how much it cost, they just weighed it.

Streets of most Harappan cities were narrow to?

Streets of most Harappan cities were made narrow to protect against the wind.

Why is mohenjo daro called mound of the dead?

This was the site of one of the first atomic blasts used on cities in history.

In ancient India did boys and girls go to school?

only boys were aloud to go to school beacause education for girl is not apropriet

Information on harappan religion?

Well you know people need it for their history research papers (towards previous person). The only information i was able to collect was:

-goddess worship : http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCINDIA/HARAPPA.HTM

What do Buddha's last words mean?

'Behold, O monks, this is my last advice to you. All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation.'

This means 'Make your own destiny'.

Who is the founder of harappa?

Bengali named Rakhaldas Banerjee of India.

How did geography influence the building of Mohenjo - Dora?

Mohenjo-Daro was influenced by geography by having all of it planned .Also, they wanted to be protected from incoming floods and the city was built above the ground level.

The dwelling house of harappan civilization?

The Harappans people used burnt bricks for constructing buildings. the bricks had a general proportion of 4:2:1. These burnt bricks were used in building the towns of Harappa, Mahenjodaro, and Rupar. Generally, each house had a drawing-room, bedroom, and kitchen. Each had a spacious verandah, bathroom, and a well nearby. The wastewater of the house was drained out to the main drain of the town that fell into a soak pit located outside of the town. It speaks of their sense of health and hygiene. Instances of double-storied houses with staircases made of burnt bricks are also found. Each house was protected by high compound walls to prevent the entry of wild animals. All these are shows their proper plan of house building.