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Harappan India. The Forgotten Civilization. Soojin Min Michelle Lie David Shannon. Brought to you buy:. Geography:. ☞ Covered most of Pakistan, in addition to the western states of India. ☞ A majority of the sites found were on or near river embankments.
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Harappan India The Forgotten Civilization
Soojin Min Michelle Lie David Shannon Brought to you buy:
Geography: • ☞ Covered most of Pakistan, in addition to the western states of India. • ☞ A majority of the sites found were on or near river embankments. • ☞ Located in the northeastern Pakistan Punjab province, on the left bank of the Indus River. (Possehl)
(www.go.hrw.com) Map of Harappan India
Trade: ☞ Imported perishable products such as oils, clothes, lumber, livestock, other major commodities, and more notably, cotton. ☞ They exported various exotic woods, fruits, and metals. ☞ Harappans traded along the Silk Routes with Mesopotamia’s civilizations. (Possehl)
(www.orexca.com) Map of Trade Routes
War: ☞ There is no evidence of a military or the use of warfare. ☞ If required they could protect their civilization. ☞ The city walls were guarded by armed watchmen. (Mohiuddin)
Weaponry: ☞ The migration of Aryans assisted in the generation of more functional tools. ☞ They produced bronze weaponry. ☞ Consisted of arrow heads, spears, and daggers. (www.geocities.com)
Agriculture: ☞ Harvested crops such as cotton, sesame, peas, wheat, barley, etc (www.geocities.com). ☞ There were two growing seasons (Kenoyer). ☞ Domesticated animals such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, etc (www.thenagain.com).
Population: ☞ Three main phases: • Early Harappan 3300 BCE-2800 BCE • Mature Harappan 2800 BCE-1800 BCE • Late Harappan 1800 BCE-1000 BCE ☞ Multiplicity of reasons for decline: Climate change, political pressure, trade difficulties, invasion and/or migration. (Gale)
Disease: ☞ Few signs of Disease. ☞ Malnourishment was the major cause of death. ☞ Not enough evidence or remains to actually come to a conclusion. (www.geocities.com)
Migration: ☞ Early Harappans migrated around 3300 BCE. ☞ The Aryan’s pastoral cattle–herders migrated in the Late Harappan phase. ☞ Had effect on Harappan culture. (Gale)
Social Structure: ☞ Farming and herding were common (Possehl). ☞ Cattle was a principal form of wealth (Possehl). ☞ Caste system between farmers and pastoralists often varied (Kenoyer). ☞ Had forms of social hierarchy (Possehl).
Gender Structure: ☞ Most families were patriarchal. ☞ Women had occasional rights. ☞ True men-domination didn’t develop until later civilizations. (www.workmall.com)
The Arts: ☞ Artwork was personal. ☞ Stone Seals were inscribed with Harappan writing. ☞ Carved stone sculptures of religious and symbolic meanings have been found. (www.thenagain.info.com)
Writing System: ☞ Writing system has not yet been deciphered ☞ Three forms of writing: • Graphemes (distinct script signs) • Logo-Syllabic system (groupings of shapes) • Pictographs (stories drawn to portray stories) (Kenoyer)
Literature/Sacred Writings: ☞ Harappa created the world’s first language. ☞ Ancient texts included the “Vedas” and the “Rosetta Stone”. ☞ Inscriptions were made on jars, pottery, seals, etc. (www.geocities.com)
Government Structure: ☞ Not much can be certain because their language is yet to be deciphered (Mattingly). ☞ Some believe they were an evolved bureaucratic political power (Kenoyer).
Family Organization: ☞ Lived in villages and tribal units. ☞ Monogamy, polygamy, and polyandry were all practiced. ☞ The birth of a son was welcomed but a daughter was not disgraced. (www.culturalindia.net)
Religious Beliefs: ☞ No evidence in a place to worship. ☞ Believed in early Hinduism and had extensions of Animism. ☞ Believed in early forms of Shiva and godly women figures. ☞ They worshiped the Bull, Tiger, and Buffalo. (www.concise.britannica.com)
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