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When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
- Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
- Around 4500 BCE
- Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
- Around 7000 BCE (correct)
During which period was the Vedic literature composed?
During which period was the Vedic literature composed?
- Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
- Around 600 BCE
- Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
- Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE) (correct)
When did Indo-Aryan tribes move into the Punjab from Central Asia?
When did Indo-Aryan tribes move into the Punjab from Central Asia?
- Early in the second millennium BCE (correct)
- Around 7000 BCE
- Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
- Around 600 BCE
When did a new, interregional culture arise in South Asia?
When did a new, interregional culture arise in South Asia?
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When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?
When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?
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Study Notes
Sedentariness in South Asia
- Sedentariness in South Asia began around the time of the Indus Valley civilization, which flourished around 2600-1900 BCE.
Vedic Literature
- The Vedic literature was composed during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500-500 BCE.
Indo-Aryan Migration
- Indo-Aryan tribes migrated into the Punjab from Central Asia around 1500 BCE, marking the beginning of the Vedic period.
Emergence of Interregional Culture
- A new, interregional culture emerged in South Asia around 500 BCE, following the Vedic period.
Indus Valley Civilization
- The Indus Valley civilization flourished between 2600-1900 BCE, marking a significant period in South Asia's cultural and economic development.
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