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Harappan Agriculture and Domestication

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This deck covers the agricultural practices, domestication of animals, and farming tools used by the Harappan civilization.

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What cereals did the Harappans grow?

The Harappans grew barley, wheat, some millets, and rice.

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Definition
What cereals did the Harappans grow?
The Harappans grew barley, wheat, some millets, and rice.
What types of crops, besides cereals, did the Harappans cultivate?
The Harappans cultivated many types of pulses and vegetables.
What significant agricultural first is attributed to the Harappans in Eurasia?
The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton.
What farming tools did the Harappans develop?
The Harappans developed farming tools including a plough.
How was Harappan agriculture organized?
Harappan agriculture was managed by hundreds of small rural sites and villages.
What animals did the Harappans domesticate?
The Harappans domesticated a number of animals for meat consumption.

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Harappan Agriculture and Domestication
TermDefinition
What cereals did the Harappans grow?
The Harappans grew barley, wheat, some millets, and rice.
What types of crops, besides cereals, did the Harappans cultivate?
The Harappans cultivated many types of pulses and vegetables.
What significant agricultural first is attributed to the Harappans in Eurasia?
The Harappans were the first in Eurasia to grow cotton.
What farming tools did the Harappans develop?
The Harappans developed farming tools including a plough.
How was Harappan agriculture organized?
Harappan agriculture was managed by hundreds of small rural sites and villages.
What animals did the Harappans domesticate?
The Harappans domesticated a number of animals for meat consumption.
What role did fishing play in Harappan society?
The Harappans fished in large rivers and seas.
Are any Harappan farming tools still in use today?
Yes, some farmers still use Harappan farming tools today.
What was a primary source of protein for the Harappans?
Domesticated animals and fish were primary sources of protein.
How did the Harappans contribute to agricultural practices in Eurasia?
They were the first to grow cotton and developed tools like the plough.