Script, Scribes and Metallurgy


 
 
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Script, Scribes and Metallurgy

Metallurgy: The Indus people alloyed copper and tin to make bronze, which was more malleable and stronger than copper. Knives, axes and chisels were made of stones. Copper tools like razors ,hooks ,sickles and axes were also made,and so were smaller copper tools like nails and needles.They had no knowledge.

Pottery: Beside agriculture, probably the most popular occupation was pot making. A variety of pots, both plain and decorated, have been found. Many pots were painted red, with designs in black suggesting geometric patterns.

Art and craft: Two finely sculpted works of art were recovered from Mohenjodaro. The other is that of the famed dancing girl in bronze. Many terracotta figures of animals, carts, toys and human figures were recovered from the sites. Some of the toys had parts which moved, for example, bulls and rams that could shake their heads and tails. There are toy birds which can move up and down ropes.

Seals: Many seals have been found in the Indus Valley, mainly made of steatite. Most of them show figures of animals, with writing on the top portion. Most of them are square in shape, a few round and some cylindrical.

Weights and Measures : At several of the Indus Valley ,cities,cube-shaped stone measure of weight in gradual sizes have been found. The smallest weight found is 0.856 g and the most common weight is approximately 13.7g.Remarkably they seem to be uniform throughout the Indus territory.These weights may have been used to make trade easier.

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The first metal to be used by man was _______________________

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The Harappan people worshipped.

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Question : 3

Name the cities where fire altars have been discoverd?

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