chapter 2

ClassXII
Subject – History
Chapter- 2

1. What are the different explations offered by early writers and present day historians
For the growth of Magadh Empire ?
2. On page 31 fig 2.2 is given for the fortification , why these walls were built ?
3. Fig 2.3 Lion capital is found why is the Lion capital is important today ?
4. How would you classify the people described in the text {source 7} in terms of occupation?
5. What were the possible routes from the harappan region to Omman and Mesopotamia?
6. How many seals are impressed on the piece of clay? {fig 1.22 ,pg-15}
7. What are the aspects of Harappan economy that have been reconstructed from archaeological evidence ?
8. List the items of food available to the people in Harappan cities . Identify the groups who would have provided these .
9. Would you agree that the drainage system in harappan cities indicate town planning .Give reasons for your answer.
10. Describe some of the distinctive features of Mohanjodaro.

Empire

this is a new blog created by me today. this is an attempt to give my students an overview of Vijay Nagar.