In the Earliest Cities — Social Studies STD 6 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social StudiesIn the Earliest Cities5 Marks
Question
Describe in short different objects made and found in different Harappan cities or sites.
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Answer
Metals used by the people of Harappan cities are made of stone, metal including copper, tin, bronze, gold, silver and shell.
Vessels and Ornaments. Copper and bronze were used to make vessels and ornaments.
Beads. Perhaps the most striking finds are those of beads. Many of these were made out of carnelian, a beautiful red stone. The stone was cut, shaped, polished and finally a hole was bored through the centre so that a string could be passed through it.
Weights. Stones were used to make weights. Very carefully and precisely some chart weights were shaped by the people of the Harappan culture. These were probably used to weigh precious stones or metals. Chart was also used to make distinctive long blades.
Seals. The Harappans also made seals out of stone. These are generally rectangular and usually have an animal (e.g. a Bull or a Rhinoceros) carved on them.
Faience. Unlike stone or shell, that are found naturally, faience is artificially produced. A gum was used to shape sand or powdered quartz into an object. The object then glazed remitting in a shiny, glassy surface. The glaze colour was generally sea green or blue. Faience was used to make beads, bangles, earrings and tiny vessels.
Pottery. The Harappans also made pottery with beautiful black designs.
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