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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Banawali is situated in ___________________.
   2. The Great Bath has been excaved at _______________ and is believed to have been used in religious rituals.
   3. The Harappan cities had two sections: a ____________ and a _______________.
   4. The important buildings, such as granary and assembly hall, would be located in the _________________ while houses of common people were found in the lower town.
   5. Around two dozen Harappan seals have been discovered in ___________________.
   6. Harappan ____________ have not been deciphered so far.
   7. The ______________ at Mohenjodaro is a pillared hall with twenty square brick pillars arranged in four rows.
   8. The Harappan Civilization came to an end around ____________ BCE.
   9. The most striking deity of the Harappan culture is the horned god, whole seal is also known as the _____________.
   10. The discovery of _____________ at some Harappan sites shows a belief in evil spirits.
   11. Discovery of a dockyard at ____________ testifies that the Harappans had trade relations with other countries.
   12. _____________ and _____________ are the two main cereal crops that were cultivated during the Harappan Civilization.
2. 2.

   The Indus Valley Civilization was also called the Harappan Civilization. Explain.

3. 3.

   What was the extent of the Harappan Civilization?

4. 4.

   List two unique features of Harappan cities.

5. 5.

   Write a short note on the Great Bath.

6. 6.

   Describe the economy of the Harappan Civilization.