{"id":23442,"date":"2026-04-10T19:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=23442"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:48:23","slug":"social-structure-indus-civilization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/social-structure-indus-civilization\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Structure in Indus Civilization \u2013 Everyday Life, Housing, Occupations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Structure and Everyday Life shaped the daily experiences of people who lived in the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. Archaeological discoveries from Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Lothal, and Dholavira provide many clues about how people lived, worked, dressed, and interacted with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join UGC NET Online Coaching<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historians do not possess written records explaining society because the Indus script remains undeciphered. Therefore, scholars study houses, pottery, tools, ornaments, burial sites, and city layouts to understand <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in this ancient civilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Harappan Society<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harappan society appears organized and disciplined. Cities show clear planning, standard construction techniques, and well-managed public systems such as drainage and water supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This organized urban life suggests that the people followed social rules and lived within a structured community system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important features of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized urban communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational specialization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardized housing patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and craft production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural traditions and rituals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features show that Harappan society functioned with order and cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Harappan Society Social Structure\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Structure and Everyday Life in the Indus Valley indicates a society with different occupational groups but without clear evidence of rigid class divisions like later caste systems. Archaeological evidence suggests that artisans, traders, farmers, and administrators formed different parts of society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of different types of houses, workshops, and storage areas suggests variation in economic status. However, the overall uniformity of city planning shows that social differences were not extremely large.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This balance reflects the organized nature of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Harappan world.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Read More Notes On Archaeological Sources UGC NET<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/meaning-of-historical-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaning of Historical Sources<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/archaeological-sources-for-ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeological Sources for UGC NET<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/greek-accounts-on-ancient-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek Accounts on Ancient India (Repeat Link)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/chinese-accounts-on-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese Accounts on India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/arabic-accounts-on-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic Accounts on India<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Social Groups in Harappan Society<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historians believe that Harappan society included several social groups based on occupation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Major Social Groups<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmers who produced food for the population<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craftsmen who made pottery, beads, and tools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traders who exchanged goods across regions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrators who managed urban systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laborers who worked in construction and agriculture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each group played an important role in maintaining the stability of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join UGC NET Online Course<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Housing Patterns and Living Conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important sources for understanding daily life is the structure of Harappan houses. Excavations show that houses were built with baked bricks and followed standard patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Features of Harappan Houses<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructed with uniform baked bricks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually two stories high<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built around a central courtyard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipped with bathrooms and drainage systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wells often located within houses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features show that cleanliness and organization were important aspects of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of drainage systems connected to the main city drains suggests a strong focus on hygiene and public health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life in Harappan Civilization<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This evidence provides valuable insight into <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Social Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Evidence<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Importance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brick houses with courtyards<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized urban living<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshops tools craft objects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic specialization<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food habits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grain remains pottery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural economy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spindle whorls needles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile production<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ornaments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beads jewelry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural expression<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Indus Civilization Occupations and Work<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People in the Indus Valley engaged in various occupations. Agriculture remained the main economic activity, while crafts and trade provided additional employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Major Occupations<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pottery making<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bead manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal working<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile weaving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading goods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft workshops discovered at sites such as Chanhudaro and Lothal show the importance of skilled labor in <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers used specialized tools and techniques, which indicates advanced knowledge of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Harappan People Food Habits\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food remains found at archaeological sites help historians understand the diet of Harappan people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common Food Items<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice in some regions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk and dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat and fish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking vessels and grinding stones found in houses suggest that families prepared food at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture therefore formed the foundation of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Indus Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Clothing and Textile Production<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archaeological evidence shows that Harappans used cotton to produce textiles. Spindle whorls discovered at many sites indicate spinning and weaving activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men often wore garments wrapped around the waist, while women may have worn skirts or draped clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Clothing Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton fabrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wool in colder regions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative embroidery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing styles and textile production reflect another dimension of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ornaments\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harappan people loved ornaments and decorative objects. Both men and women wore jewelry made from different materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of Ornaments<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Necklaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earrings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finger rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bead chains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials used included gold, silver, copper, faience, shell, and semi-precious stones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popularity of ornaments shows the importance of personal appearance in <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Entertainment and Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily life in Harappan society also included entertainment and leisure. Archaeologists discovered toys, games, and musical instruments that suggest people enjoyed recreational activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Evidence of Leisure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terracotta toys such as carts and animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dice used in board games<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small figurines for children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musical instruments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These discoveries provide insight into family life and relaxation within <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Role of Women in Society<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of numerous female figurines suggests that women held an important position in Harappan society. Some scholars believe that women may have played a role in religious rituals and family life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women likely participated in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious ceremonies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although exact details remain uncertain, archaeological evidence indicates that women contributed significantly to <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Offline Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cleanliness and Public Health<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One remarkable feature of Harappan cities was their concern for sanitation and hygiene. Streets, houses, and drainage systems show careful planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sanitation Features<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covered drainage channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public wells<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms in houses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste disposal systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These facilities highlight the advanced civic organization that supported <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cultural Practices and Traditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harappan society followed various cultural traditions visible in artifacts and artistic designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important cultural elements include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decorative pottery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seal carvings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terracotta figurines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritual objects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These objects reflect beliefs, customs, and artistic creativity that formed part of <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, <\/span><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Indus Valley Civilization reveal a well-organized urban society with structured occupations, comfortable housing, advanced sanitation, and rich cultural traditions. Archaeological discoveries provide valuable insight into how Harappan people worked, lived, dressed, and entertained themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Social Structure and Everyday Life in Indus Civilization FA<\/b><b>Qs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-23447 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-23447{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-23447 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-23447{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-23447.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-23447.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-23447.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-23447.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-23447.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775732937\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-23447\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-23447\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234470\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234470\" aria-controls=\"collapse234470\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> 1. What was the social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse234470\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234470\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harappan society included farmers, craftsmen, traders, and administrators. These groups worked together to maintain economic and social stability.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234471\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234471\" aria-controls=\"collapse234471\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 2. What type of houses did Harappan people live in?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234471\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234471\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most houses were built with baked bricks and included courtyards, bathrooms, and drainage systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234472\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234472\" aria-controls=\"collapse234472\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 3. What food did Harappan people eat?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234472\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234472\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their diet included wheat, barley, rice, fruits, vegetables, milk products, fish, and meat.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234473\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234473\" aria-controls=\"collapse234473\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 4. Did Harappan people wear ornaments?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234473\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234473\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, both men and women wore jewelry made from gold, silver, beads, shells, and semi-precious stones.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234474\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234474\" aria-controls=\"collapse234474\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 5. What recreational activities existed in Harappan society?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234474\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234474\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People enjoyed board games, toys, music, and other leisure activities discovered through archaeological evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234475\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234475\" aria-controls=\"collapse234475\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 6. How important was sanitation in Harappan cities?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234475\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234475\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sanitation was highly advanced with covered drains, bathrooms in houses, and organized waste disposal systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234476\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234476\" aria-controls=\"collapse234476\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 7. What role did women play in Harappan society?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse234476\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-23447\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-234476\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Women likely participated in household management, textile production, and cultural activities.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-234477\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse234477\" aria-controls=\"collapse234477\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 8. 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