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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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Test your knowledge of the ancient history of South Asia with this quiz. Explore the arrival of anatomically modern humans, the development of settled life, and the flourishing of the Indus Valley civilization. Delve into the fascinating timeline of human presence and civilization in the Indian subcontinent.
