9th history Chapter2

Answer the following briefly

1. The Egyptians excelled in art and architecture Illustrate.

Sphinx 

1.The pyramids are considered to be one of the wonders of the world.
2.The pyramids display engineering, architecture and management skills.
3.(SPHINX)Stone sculpture of Lion with the human head is one of the largest sculptures of the world.

2. State the salient features of the Ziggurats

Ziggurats of Mesopotamia 

1.During Mesopotamian Civilization temples were built like pyramids called Ziggurats 

2.There where staircases leading to the top.

3.The most famous Ziggurat is in the iraq city of 'Ur'

4.Administrative buildings, burial places, workshops, ceremonial places..etc were found around Ziggurats 

3. Hammurabi Code is an important legal document. Explain.

1. Hammurabi code was a collection of old Mesopotamian laws

2. "Eye for eye" form of justice was given.(punishment must fit the exact measure of the crime)

3. 282 criminal laws related to family rights, trade, slavery, taxes etc were found.

Answer the following in Detail

1. Define the terms Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform with their main features.

Cuneiform

Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics 

1. It is an Egyptian writing system

2. It is a pictogram based writing

3. It is used in their inscriptions

4. It displays Egyptian skills in handling symbols.

Cuneiform 

1. It a sumerian writing system

2. To what extent is the Chinese influence reflected in the fields of philosophy and literature.

Confucius

Lao tze

Menicus

3. Write about the hidden treasure of Indus civilisation.

Great bath of mohenjadaro

1. Indus civilization is one of the oldest civilization

2. It is also called as Harappan civilization

3. Well planned constructions, streets and drainages are found in the Harappan region

4. Bricks and stones were used for construction

5. People used cotton and Silk textiles

6. They used Copper Gold and stone ornaments

7. Harappan had trade links with Mesopotamians

8. Harappan script was not the deciphered

9. They worshipped mother goddess

10. Some granaries where found in Harappan region