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Harappan City Structure

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This deck covers the layout and social structure of the Harappan city, highlighting the division between the upper and lower towns, and the uniformity in construction quality.

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What were the two main divisions of the Harappan city?

The upper town and the lower town.

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What were the two main divisions of the Harappan city?
The upper town and the lower town.
Who lived in the upper town of the Harappan city?
The local elite people.
What was the purpose of the lower town in the Harappan city?
It was where the common people lived and contained public buildings.
What types of public facilities were found in the lower town?
Public buildings and public bathrooms.
What was the purpose of large buildings in the Harappan city?
They were used for different purposes, such as warehouses for storing goods.
What does the uniform quality of construction in Harappan city suggest?
It suggests equality among the inhabitants.

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Harappan City Structure
TermDefinition
What were the two main divisions of the Harappan city?
The upper town and the lower town.
Who lived in the upper town of the Harappan city?
The local elite people.
What was the purpose of the lower town in the Harappan city?
It was where the common people lived and contained public buildings.
What types of public facilities were found in the lower town?
Public buildings and public bathrooms.
What was the purpose of large buildings in the Harappan city?
They were used for different purposes, such as warehouses for storing goods.
What does the uniform quality of construction in Harappan city suggest?
It suggests equality among the inhabitants.
What were warehouses used for in the Harappan city?
To keep goods.
How did the construction quality of big houses compare to small houses in Harappan city?
The construction quality was the same for both.
What does the presence of public bathrooms in the lower town indicate?
It indicates the importance of hygiene and public facilities.
What can be inferred about social structure from the division of towns in Harappan city?
There was a clear social hierarchy with elites in the upper town and commoners in the lower town.
Why is the uniformity in construction quality significant in Harappan city?
It reflects a sense of social equality.
What role did the large buildings play in Harappan city?
They served various purposes including storage and possibly administrative functions.
What does the presence of public buildings in the lower town suggest about Harappan society?
It suggests a well-organized community with shared resources.
Why might the Harappan city have had a separate area for the elite?
To reflect and maintain social hierarchy.
What does the layout of the Harappan city tell us about its civilization?
It was a structured and organized society with distinct social classes.