Our Rajasthan Class 6 Solutions Chapter 4 Sites of Ancient Civilization in Rajasthan

Our Rajasthan Class 6 Textbook Solutions Chapter 4 Sites of Ancient Civilization in Rajasthan

I. Write the correct option of the following questions in given bracket:

Question 1.
In which of the following district Kalibanga is situated?
(a) Jalore
(b) Hanumangarh
(c) Sikar
(d) Udaipur.
Answer:
(b) Hanumangarh

Question 2.
Ashoka’s Bhabhru inscription has been found from?
(a) Bairath
(b) Ganeshwar
(c) Ahad
(d) Balathal
Answer:
(a) Bairath

II. Fill in the blanks:

Question 1.
In ________________ in Neem Ka Thana tehsil of Sikar district, remains of a distinct culture are found.
Answer:
Ganeshwar

Question 2.
Ahad township in ancient times was known by the name of ________________ town.
Answer:
Tambawati.

III. Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Write any two sites of Copper Stone Era.
Answer:

Ahad,
Ganeshwar.

Question 2.
From which district Remnants of Balathal civilization are found?
Answer:
Remnants of Balathal civilization are found from Udaipur district.

Question 3.
At the bank of which river Ahad civilization developed?
Answer:
Ahad civilization was developed on the bank of Ahad (Bedach) river.

IV. Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Which are the ancient sites of civilization in Rajasthan? Give, description of any two.
Answer:
There are many ancient sites of civilization in Rajasthan.
The main are as follow:

Kalibanga,
Aghatpur or Ahad,
Balathal,
Ganeshwar
Bairath etc.

A brief description of two of these is as follows:

Kalibanga: Kalibanga is situated in Hanumangarh district on the banks of Ghagghar river. In the excavation a town of Sindu – the Saraswati civilization period is found where bricks were used in houses. For the drainage of dirty water, drains were made and fire pits (agnikund) are also found. Remains of a fort are found in the excavation of another cliff.
Ahad: Ahad is situated in the east of Udaipur, on the bank of Ahad (Bedach) river. The walls found in this place are made of stones and mud and the roofs are made of bamboo and kelu (terracotta tiles). The people of Ahad were deft in the art of making vessels. Several things are obtained during excavation. It was a copper stone civilization.

Question 2.
Mention the features of ancient site of Kalibanga.
Answer:
The main features of ancient site of Kalibanga are as follows:

In the excavation a town of Sindhu- Saraswati civilization period is found where bricks were used in houses.
There were Four-five large room and some small rooms in the houses.
For the drainage of dirty water from the town, drains made of wood and bricks were there.
Here platforms (chabutaras) are also found on which fire pits (agnikund) are made up. Probably these were used for religious activities,
Remains of a fort are found in the excavation of another cliff.
In this region evidence of tilled agricultural land outside the ramparts of the town are also found.
During excavation, cow faced bowls, ox of copper, mirrors of bronze, ivory combs, earthen wares, glass beads, toys etc. are found.
This prosperous town was ruined over the period of time due to the drying of the river water and extending of desert.

(Other Important Questions)
Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
The early age is:
(a) Iron age
(b) Copper-Bronze age
(c) Stone age
(d) Kalyug.
Answer:
(c) Stone age

Question 2.
Which metal did man start using first?
(a) Copper
(b) Gold
(c) Iron
(d) Aluminium.
Answer:
(a) Copper

Question 3.
Knitted cloth is found in which of the following place:
(a) Kalibanga
(b) Balathal
(c) Ahad
(d) Ganeshwar
Answer:
(b) Balathal

Question 4.
In which district is the ancient civilization site Bagore located?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Hanumangarh
(d) Bhilwara.
Answer:
(d) Bhilwara.

Fill in the blanks

Question 1.
Gradually humans started making ________ in place of stone.
Answer:
metal

Question 2.
The city planning of Kalibanga looks similar to that of ________
Answer:
Sindhu Valley

Question 3.
The people of ________ were deft in the art of making vessels.
Answer:
Ahad,

Question 4.
________ tools are found in abundance at Ganeshwar.
Answer:
Copper.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Why is the early age called ‘stone age’?
Answer:
In early age, majority of equipments discovered are mainly made up of stones, so the early age is called ‘stone age’.

Question 2.
From which regions are the remains of copper civilization found in Rajasthan?
Answer:
The remains of copper civilization in Rajasthan are found from Kalibanga, Ganeshwhar and Ahad regions.

Question 3.
In which district is the ancient civilization centre Tilwara located?
Answer:
The ancient civilization centre Tilwara is located in Banner district.

Question 4.
What was the reason for the destruction of propsperous town of Kalihanga?
Answer:
The destruction of prosperous town of Kalibanga was due to the drying of the river water and extending of desert.

Question 5.
What is Dhoolkot?
Answer:
In the east of Udaipur, on the bank of Ahad (Bedach) river, two cliffs are seen, the native people call them Dhoolkot.

Question 6.
What is the culture of Ganeshwar called?
Answer:
The culture of Ganeshwar is called copper accumulated culture.

Question 7.
Which civilization sites descriptions are notable for knowing the history of iron age?
Answer:
Description of the sites of Bairath, Sambhar, Bagor, Redh etc. are important to know about the iron age civilization.

Question 8.
In which district is Bairath town located?
Answer:
Bairath town is located in Jaipur district.

Question 9.
From the point of view of archaeology, name two important areas of Bairath.
Answer:

Hill of Beejak
Bheem Dungari.

Question 10.
Which ancient cultural site is located in Jalore district?
Answer:
Bheenmal.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Which were the oldest evidences obtained from excavation?
Answer:
Several chief ancient testimonies obtained from excavation. They are dwelling sites, wood, cereals, weapons and equipments made from bones and stones.

Question 2.
What kind of equipments did humans make in stone age and why?
Answer:
In stone age, humans made equipments like axe, knife and gandasa (pole axe). Because in stone age, humans hunted animals or gathered root vegetables from forests to fulfill their requirement and fill their stomach.

Question 3.
In which places are the tools of stone age found in Rajasthan in abundance?
Answer:
In Rajasthan, the equipments of stone age have been discovered in abundance mainly in Banas, Gambhiri, Bedach and Chambal river valleys and rock shelters.

Question 4.
Who discovered Kalibanga? Describe.
Answer:
Archaeologist Amlanand Ghosh, discovered Kalibanga. He discovered almost two dozen historic sites on the banks of Saraswati and Drishdwati river valley. Kalibanga in Hanumangarh district on the bank’s of Ghagghar river is prominent among them. Later the excavation was done here under the direction of Dr. B.B. Lai and B.K. Thapar.

Question 5.
Explain the history of naming ‘Aghatpur’.
Answer:
In the east of Udaipur, on the bank of Ahad (Bedach) river, two cliffs are seen, the native people call them Dhoolkot. This town was earlier known by the name of Tambawati. It was the centre of production of copper tools. This is probably why it got this name. It came to be known by the name of Aghatpur in the tenth or eleventh century.

Question 6.
What type of earthenware are found in Ganeshwar?
Answer:
Two types of earthenware are found in Ganeshwar:

Light red coloured thin vessels of Pre-Harrapan culture.
Strong vessels of distinct painting in red smooth soil. Jar pitcher, bowls, pans, lids-vessels etc. are prominent among these vessels.

Question 7.
What are the major ancient centres of civilization in Rajasthan?
Answer:
There are several ancient centres of civilization in Rajasthan. Out of these Kalibanga in Hanumangarh district; Ahad and Balathal in Udaipur district; Ganeshwar in Sikar district; Bagore and Ojhiyana in Bhilwara district; Bairath, Sambhar, Jodhpura situated at Jaipur district; Nagar, Rendh situated in Tonk district; Nagari at Chittor; Nuh at Bharatpur; Bheenmal at Jalore; Rajsamand’s Pachmata, Gilund etc. are the major ancient sites of civilization in Rajasthan. These unveil cultures of stone, copper stone, and copper-iron period.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Describe the characteristics of the ancient archaeological site Ahad.
Answer:
The characteristics of the ancient archaeological site Ahad are as follows:

The walls found in this place are made of stones and mud. The roofs of which are made of bamboo and kelu (terracotta tiles).
A large room was divided into smaller rooms (overas) by applying the mud in between layers of bamboo.
The four to six hearths found in houses are evidence of the system of joint family.
Rice of superior quality was produced here.
In Ahad a furnace kind of hearth is found. This is believed that copper was melted at this place.
Red and brown earthenenware found here are excellent in terms of art and ornamentation.
Dishes, lamps, incense holders, bowls, pots, pitchers, bangles, toys, 26 types of beads, 6 coins of copper and three seals are obtained during excavation carried out in 1951-52 at Dhoolkot.
This civilization, was destroyed due to a natural outbreak, moved towards north-east and south-east and settled down in places like Gilund and Bhagwan pura.

Question 2.
Describe Balathal as an ancient site of civilization.
Answer:
Balathal:

Balathal Civilization is related to Ahad culture of Copper Stone Age.
The traces of a large building of eleven rooms and a fort are also found here.
Knives of copper, axe, chisel and arrows like tools and flower earrings, pendant of necklace etc. ornaments are found in Balathal.
Mixed economy was popular among the inhabitants here! Agricult lire, animal husbandry and hunting, all three, were the means of livelihood.
The signs of iron melting furnaces are found here.
Balathal is the only place, besides Bairath, where knitted cloth is found.

Question 3.
What do you know about Ganeshwar? Describe.
Answer:
Ganeshwar:

Ganeswar is the site in Neem Ka Thana Tehsil of Sikar district.
The remains of a distinct culture are found at Ganeshwar.
This culture flourished in the regions of eastern Rajasthan and Gangaghati.
Copper tools are found in abundance at Ganeshwar. The reason behind this must have been the proximity to Khetri copper store.
The main equipments are arrows, chisels, fishing hook, razor plates, and rings etc.
It seems double helical venous copper pins were exported to western and Middle Asia from here.
Earthenware are also found in Ganeswhar.

Question 4.
Explain the features of Bairath as a place of Worship.
Answer:
The features of Bairath as a place of worship are as follows:

Bairath town situated in Jaipur district has remained a chief centre of culture and civilization in every epoch.
The Hill of Bqejak and Bheem Dungari here are aracheologically important.
This is mentioned as Viratnagar, the capital of Matsya Janapada in Maha- baharat, where Pandavs spent their last days of exile in anonymity.
This centre was also important in Muryan-period. Two pillar edicts (Babharu or Birath inscription) of Ashoka and remains of Buddhist monastery are found here.
36 silver coins are found in one room here. Of these 8 are of ‘panchmark’ and 28 belong to Indian Greek rulers.
In excavation pots adorned with swastika and three gem wheel mark, lamps, dancing bird, stone boxes, iron nails, and handmade cloth are found.

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