Metallurgy | MCQs

Explanation

• The Bronze Age is a historic period, approximately 3300 BC to 1200 BC,

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• The Bronze Age in the Near East is divided into three main periods (the dates are very approximate):
• EBA - Early Bronze Age (c.3500-2000 BC)
• MBA - Middle Bronze Age (c.2000-1600 BC)
• LBA - Late Bronze Age (c.1600-1200 BC)
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Concept Of The Bronze Age
The Bronze Age was characterized by the use of bronze, the presence of writing in some areas, and other early features of urban civilization.

• Bronze was made by melting tin and copper, and mixing them together.
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Explanation

Copper and bronzewere used to make tools, weapons.

Harappans also made stone seals.

Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Indus Civilisation.

Bronze Age civilisation in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.

Period: Bronze Age South Asia

Major sites: Mohenjodaro and Harpa