Practice Questions
Arts of the Indus Valley
Name the two types of stone statuaries found at Harappa and Mohenjodaro that are extensively discussed in the text.
Name four important Indus Valley sites that have been excavated in India.
Identify the primary material used to make the majority of Harappan seals.
Identify the material used to create the male torso figure described in the text.
Describe the physical appearance and adornments of the 'Dancing Girl' statue.
List the materials used for manufacturing beads in the Harappan civilisation.
Describe the attire and hairstyle of the bearded priest statue.
List the different types of animals depicted on Harappan seals.
Describe the general characteristics of the terracotta representations of human form from the Indus Valley.
Recall the purpose of perforated pottery found in the Indus Valley.
Describe the ornaments that were commonly worn by both men and women in the Harappan civilisation.
Summarize the characteristics of the Mother Goddess terracotta figures.
Explain the 'lost wax' technique used by the Harappans for bronze casting.
Summarize the features of the painted pottery found in the Indus Valley.
Explain the features of the Pashupati seal.