The Harappan Civilization Flashcards
What purpose did the Citadel serve? 2
A fortress with: important buildings (religion sites, government buildings, etc) - Where political/religious leaders lived
What purpose did the Lower City serve? 3
3x the size of the Citadel - House most of the population - Contained many houses/shops
What system of trade/currency did they use?
Barter system
Why was grain collected and stored through tax?
In case of famine
What was the Great Bath used for? 2
Religious rituals - Hygienic/Recreational purposes -
What type of religion did they have?
Polytheistic
What kind of writing system did they have?
Pictographs
Example of why they were a hygienic civilization
They had a sewer system
Describe the houses in the Lower City 3
Flat roofed, mud-brick apartment style homes
What do the differences in homes show?
Social classes
Why are the bricks all the same size?
Organized government could set and enforce building codes
What were the Indus and Saraswati to the Harappans? Result? 2
Source of water and fertile soil - Surplus
What was the most common profession?
Farmer
Who did the Harappans trade with?
Sumer
What was the main crop grown?
Grain
