3.2 - Language and Script
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Practice Questions
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What is the Indus script?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of artifacts where this script is found.
Name one possible function of the Indus script.
💡 Hint: Consider what seals could indicate or represent.
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What materials were the Indus seals typically made of?
💡 Hint: Consider the durability of the material used.
True or False: The Indus script has been fully deciphered.
💡 Hint: What challenges do linguists face in deciphering ancient scripts?
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Discuss the implications of the undeciphered Indus script on the understanding of social hierarchies within the civilization.
💡 Hint: Think about how language can reveal power dynamics.
Examine the significance of religious motifs in the Indus script as depicted on seals for understanding cultural practices.
💡 Hint: How do cultural symbols reflect on society's values?
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