Pottery & Crafts of the Indus Valley
Examining the types of pottery, beads, and other crafts, reflecting daily life and trade networks.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the uniformity of pottery styles across sites suggests organized production and trade.
- Compare the decorative patterns on Indus pottery with those from contemporary civilizations.
- Explain the significance of bead-making in the Indus Valley economy and social status.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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