Ancient Indian Civilisation class 8.pptx

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished around 2500-1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. It's known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.

Urban Planning and Architecture: The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are prime examples, with their grid layouts, drainage systems, and uniform brick sizes. They had public baths, granaries, and sophisticated water management systems.

Society and Culture: The Harappans were skilled artisans, known for their bead-making, metallurgy, and pottery. They also had a script, although it's yet to be deciphered. They traded with neighboring regions, indicating a prosperous economy.

Religion and Beliefs: While not much is known about their religious practices, artifacts suggest worship of a mother goddess and possibly a proto-Shiva figure.

Decline: Around 1900 BCE, the civilization began to decline, possibly due to climate change, river shifts, or invasions.

If you're aiming for 3500 words, you could delve into these topics with more detail, explore the daily life of the people, and compare it with contemporary civilizations. Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any specific area!The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished around 2500-1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. It's known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.

Urban Planning and Architecture: The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are prime examples, with their grid layouts, drainage systems, and uniform brick sizes. They had public baths, granaries, and sophisticated water management systems.

Society and Culture: The Harappans were skilled artisans, known for their bead-making, metallurgy, and pottery. They also had a script, although it's yet to be deciphered. They traded with neighboring regions, indicating a prosperous economy.

Religion and Beliefs: While not much is known about their religious practices, artifacts suggest worship of a mother goddess and possibly a proto-Shiva figure.

Decline: Around 1900 BCE, the civilization began to decline, possibly due to climate change, river shifts, or invasions.

If you're aiming for 3500 words, you could delve into these topics with more detail, explore the daily life of the people, and compare it with contemporary civilizations. Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into any specific area!The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished around 2500-1900 BCE in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. It's known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.

Urban Planning and Architecture: The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are prime examples, with their grid layouts, drainage systems, and uniform brick sizes. They had public baths, granaries, and sophisticated water management systems.

Society and Culture: The Harappans were skilled artisans, kn

1. ANCIENT INDIAN CIVILIZATION

2. HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION The Harappan civilization was  located in the Indus River valley . Its two large cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro , were located in present-day Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, respectively. Its extent reached as far south as the Gulf of Khambhat and as far east as the Yamuna (Jumna) River.

3. MOHENJODARO CIVILIZATION Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE as the Indus Valley Civilization declined, and the site was not rediscovered until the 1920s. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, the first site in South Asia to be so designated.The site is currently threatened by erosion and improper restoration.

4. 1.Houses were built of ……………. Often kiln-fired. 2.They were constructed with a large……….. Opening from the front door,a ………….. For The preparation of food, and smaller……………. 3.Family activities seem to have centred on the………… the house particularly the courtyard. EXERCISE

5. 1. Mud Brick 2. Courtyard Kitchen/workroom Bedrooms 3. front Answers

6. They used an early form of writing based on the hieroglyphics The people of this cities lived in stone houses two or three stories high They had sewage systems They have an elaborated constructed city with streets laid out evenly at right angles and a sophisticated drainage system The Great Bath, a central structure at the site, seems to have been a focal point for the community

7. They worshipped many gods and engaged in ritual worship. Statues of various deities have been found at many sites

8. Harappan Civilization Harappan Civilization Harappan Civilization Mohenjo-Daro Civilization Mohenjo-Daro Civilization Mohenjo-Daro Civilization Answers

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