Q5 of 9 Page 42

Make a list of what the Harappans ate and put a tick mark against the things you eat today.

List of food eaten by people of Harppan civilization:







































Food Item



Do we eat it



Wheat



Yes



Barley



No



Pulses



Yes



Peas



No



Rice



Yes



Sesame



No



Linseed



No



Mustard



No




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