Complete the story found on the Lothal pot. How was such a story. Class 6

Complete the story found on the Lothal pot. How was such a story. Class 6

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Question 1.

Complete the story found on the Lothal pot. How was such a story remembered for more than 4,000 years, in your opinion? Class 6

Answer:

A thirsty crow in search of water finds a pitcher with low level of water. He can’t drink water. He drops pebbles one by one in the pitcher. The water level rises, he drinks the water.

This story was remembered for more than 4,000 years. It focuses on morals like — don’t worry for problems, remain calm, think, solution is there. No life without water.

Question 2.

Consider the ‘Dancing Girl’ figurine. What do you make of the attitude the figurine expresses? Observe her bangles covering an entire arm, a practice still visible in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Where else in this chapter can you spot bangles worn in this manner? What conclusion should we draw from this? Class 6

Answer:

The ‘Dancing Girl’ figurine looks confident and happy, which might show that dancing and celebration were important in their culture.

From this figure, we can see a lady wearing bangles in similar manner. The bangles on her arm are similar to what some people wear today, which means some traditions have lasted a long time. This shows that certain styles and customs can connect us to the past.