Question

Bring out the similarities and differences between the features of the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Egyptian Civilisation.

 
Answer

The similarities and differences between the features of the Indus Valley Civilisation and the Egyptian Civilisation are given below:

Similarities:

  • Nature gods were worshipped.
  • Agriculture was the main occupation.
  • Domestication of animals were done.

Differences:

  • Monumental structure was found in Egypt but no such structure has been found in Harappa.
  • Burnt bricks use on a large scale in Indus valley but it was unknown in Egypt.
  • The area covered by Harappan civilisation was much bigger than Egyptian Civilisation.