Question 5 of 14intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer3 marks

For each characteristic in the list above, can you make a list of professions or occupations that might exist in such a society?

Correct Answer

For government and administration: rulers, administrators, tax collectors, judges, record keepers.

For urbanism: architects, town planners, builders, brick makers, drainage workers, water managers.

For crafts: potters, weavers, metalworkers, bead makers, carpenters, jewellers.

For trade: merchants, traders, transporters, ship builders, sailors.

For writing: scribes, seal makers.

For cultural ideas: priests, artists, musicians, storytellers.

For agriculture: farmers, plough makers, irrigation workers, cattle herders.

Exercise: LET'S EXPLORE | Q: 1 | (Page Page 3)
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Explanation

The 'Let's Explore' activity asks students to connect each civilisation characteristic with relevant professions. The chapter provides context through its discussion of Harappan society, mentioning craftspeople, traders, farmers, and administrators.

Solution Steps

  1. Government and administration professions include rulers, administrators, tax collectors, judges, and record keepers

  2. Urbanism-related professions include architects, town planners, builders, brick makers, drainage workers, and water managers

  3. Crafts professions include potters, weavers, metalworkers, bead makers, carpenters, and jewellers

  4. Trade professions include merchants, traders, transporters, ship builders, and sailors

  5. Writing professions include scribes and seal makers

  6. Cultural ideas professions include priests, artists, musicians, and storytellers

  7. Agriculture professions include farmers, plough makers, irrigation workers, and cattle herders

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