SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

Topic- Indus Valley Civilization

Name of the Student:_____________________________________

Grade: 6 Sec:___________

I. Fill in the blanks:

1. Seal were made of a stone called ___________________.
2. The smaller and higher section of the Indus towns were called _________________.
3. The Great Bath was made water tight by using __________ made of ____________.
4. The use of _____________ _____________ by the Harappan people is the greatest
contribution to the world.
5. An embossed emblem, figure or symbol is called _________________
6. ________________ is a waterside area containing docks used for trade.

II. Answer the following questions in one word or sentence:

1. Mention any one site discovered during the excavation of the Indus Valley
Civilization.
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2. Mention two artifacts that have been excavated during the excavations.
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3. State two reasons why the Harappan civilization is called an urban civilization.
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III. Answer the following questions:

1. Mention any three recreational activities during the Indus valley Civilization?
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2. Write two points to give evidence to prove that the people of Indus valley had contact
with the other civilizations.
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3. Did the people of Indus Valley Civilization believe in after life? Substantiate your
answer with examples.
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4. Date the following
(a) Indus civilization was discovered in_______________
(b) Indus civilization flourished around _____________B.C

IV. On the outline map of India mark the following Indus valley cities.
Mohenjodaro, Mehrgarh, Harappa, Kalibamgan, Rupar and Lothal