5th Std EVS 2 Chapter 10 Historic Period l Question and Answer

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Environmental Studies-2 -  5th Standard

10. Historic Period

 

Question And Answer

 

1. Answer each of the following questions in one sentence.

(a) Where did the people in the New Stone Age establish their villagesettlements?

Ans: The people in the new stone age established their village settlements on the banks of rivers.

 

(b) What articles were the Harappan craftsmen skilled at making?

Ans: The Harrappan craftsmen were highly skilled in making bronze objects and beads from semi-precious stones of different colours.

 

2. Answer the following questions in brief.

(a) What are some of the well-known characteristics of Harappan cities?

Ans: 1) Cities of this civilization are well-known for their systematic town planning.

2) The houses were built in blocks created by parallel roads that crossed each other at right angles.

3) Huge granaries and spacious houses were the special features of these cities.

4) There were bathrooms and latrines in every house and a covered drainage system which indicates a concern for public hygiene.

5) There were carefully constructed private and public wells. The cities were divided into two to four parts, each with a separate fortification.

 

(b) What made the soil on the banks of the Nile fertile?

Ans: The Nile gets flooded every year. The land along her banks has become very fertile because of the flood deposits.

 

3. Complete the following chart.