Ahom Society and Bhils in Medieval India

What did the Ahoms use for transport?

What was the main source of livelihood of the Bhils?

What were the main problems of the tribes according to the text?

What is the name of the central region where the Gonds lived?

What does the term 'tanda' refer to?

What is the name of the deity that is important for the Gond people?

What is the main reason for the tribes practicing slash and burn cultivation as described in the text?

The practice of untouchability is still prevalent in modern Indian society.

The Ahoms were a nomadic tribe that migrated from China through Myanmar to India.

The Ahom rulers were known for their practice of forced labour and their military prowess.

Which tribe was the most powerful of the Gonds' kingdoms?

Which of these traditions were practiced by the Rajputs as mentioned in the text? (Select all that apply)

The Ahoms maintained their own tribal deities and beliefs until the late 18th century.

What is the name of the person responsible for the first attempt at establishing Mughal control over Kamarupa (Assam)?

What is the name of the treaty that led to the British acquiring Assam?

Ahom Society

The Ahom people were interested in culture, literature, theater, and plays.
Rulers and wealthy people supported poets and scholars.
Sanskrit works were translated into local dialects.
Historical works called "buranjis" recorded the time period.

Bhils

The Bhils are the second largest tribal group in India.
They are also known as the Bhil Garasia.
They live primarily in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
The name "Bhil" likely comes from the word "bow."
They fought against the British in 1818.
Their main way of life involves agriculture, forest products, and hunting.
They celebrate Holi enthusiastically.

The caste system was rigid during the Middle Ages.
The system was prominent in northern and southern India.
Sati, child marriage, and polygamy were common.
The Muslim society had a class structure. (caste-like system)
Tribal groups exist in India, some settled and others nomadic.
Poverty, illiteracy, and isolation are issues for some groups.
Programs help tribal people by providing reservations.

Gonds

The Gonds lived mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Central India.
The area was known as Gondwana.
Powerful kingdoms, such as Garh Katanga, existed.
They were primarily agriculturalists.
The kingdom of Ahom was located along the Brahmaputra valley, encompassing areas of present-day Assam and North Bengal.
Ahoms originated from the Mao-Shan tribe of China.
They moved to upper Myanmar (Burma) and then into the Brahmaputra Valley.
They overtook local chiefs in the 13th century.
The Ahom kingdom had a strong centralized government.
The Ahoms adopted Hindu customs and religion.
Ahom rulers used a system of forced labor for public works.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Ahom and Bhil communities in India. This quiz covers their history, social structures, and traditional practices, along with an overview of social life during the Middle Ages. Test your knowledge of these fascinating tribes and their contributions to Indian society.