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Who is listed as the Course Coordinator?
Who is listed as the Course Coordinator?
Which institution is Dr.Priyanka Khanna associated with?
Which institution is Dr.Priyanka Khanna associated with?
Who serves as the General Editor of the course?
Who serves as the General Editor of the course?
Identify a faculty member from the University of Delhi listed in the content.
Identify a faculty member from the University of Delhi listed in the content.
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Which person is associated with the Campus of Open Learning?
Which person is associated with the Campus of Open Learning?
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Which professor has retired from the Professor of History position?
Which professor has retired from the Professor of History position?
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What is the focus area of Dr.Rashmi Sinha's faculty?
What is the focus area of Dr.Rashmi Sinha's faculty?
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What role does Prof.Abha Singh serve in the course preparation team?
What role does Prof.Abha Singh serve in the course preparation team?
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What does chemical analysis of soil indicate regarding archaeological activity?
What does chemical analysis of soil indicate regarding archaeological activity?
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Which institution is Bindu Sahni affiliated with?
Which institution is Bindu Sahni affiliated with?
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What is the purpose of using a potentiometer in archaeological methods?
What is the purpose of using a potentiometer in archaeological methods?
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Dr. Srimanjari is associated with which college?
Dr. Srimanjari is associated with which college?
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Which method relies on sound and vibrations to explore archaeological sites?
Which method relies on sound and vibrations to explore archaeological sites?
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Which professor works at the Department of History and Culture?
Which professor works at the Department of History and Culture?
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In the context of resistivity measurements, what does increased conductivity in subsoil typically indicate?
In the context of resistivity measurements, what does increased conductivity in subsoil typically indicate?
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Who is a faculty member at the School of Social Sciences at IGNOU?
Who is a faculty member at the School of Social Sciences at IGNOU?
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What does the detection of anomalies in subsoil help archaeologists deduce?
What does the detection of anomalies in subsoil help archaeologists deduce?
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Why is it imperative for archaeologists to physically inspect a site after using modern techniques?
Why is it imperative for archaeologists to physically inspect a site after using modern techniques?
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What position does Dr. Jeena Jacob hold?
What position does Dr. Jeena Jacob hold?
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Which of the following professors is affiliated with Shiv Nadar University?
Which of the following professors is affiliated with Shiv Nadar University?
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Which of the following best describes the output of modern archaeological inspection techniques?
Which of the following best describes the output of modern archaeological inspection techniques?
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Which institution is closely associated with both Dr. Divya Sethi and Dr. Priyanka Khanna?
Which institution is closely associated with both Dr. Divya Sethi and Dr. Priyanka Khanna?
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What is the primary goal of conducting geological surveys in archaeology?
What is the primary goal of conducting geological surveys in archaeology?
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Which of the following universities is located in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh?
Which of the following universities is located in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh?
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What is the significance of Charles Darwin's works published in the 19th century regarding prehistory?
What is the significance of Charles Darwin's works published in the 19th century regarding prehistory?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'prehistory'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'prehistory'?
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What dating scale was developed in the late 1940s to reference time periods before the present?
What dating scale was developed in the late 1940s to reference time periods before the present?
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What does the acronym BP stand for in the context of dating prehistoric events?
What does the acronym BP stand for in the context of dating prehistoric events?
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Who coined the term 'prehistory' and in what year?
Who coined the term 'prehistory' and in what year?
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What do scientists use to compare the DNA of modern humans living in isolated regions?
What do scientists use to compare the DNA of modern humans living in isolated regions?
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Which feature is NOT a characteristic of prehistory?
Which feature is NOT a characteristic of prehistory?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect studied in biological evolution?
Which of the following is NOT considered an aspect studied in biological evolution?
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What is the approximate date for the earliest representatives of genus Homo in Africa?
What is the approximate date for the earliest representatives of genus Homo in Africa?
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What term refers to any member of the group that includes all modern humans and their immediate ancestors?
What term refers to any member of the group that includes all modern humans and their immediate ancestors?
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Which scientific discipline focuses on the study of fossils to trace the development of life?
Which scientific discipline focuses on the study of fossils to trace the development of life?
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What area does NOT have documented Homo origins according to the timeframes provided?
What area does NOT have documented Homo origins according to the timeframes provided?
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What does the study of palaeomagnetism involve?
What does the study of palaeomagnetism involve?
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What period is defined as having no written records?
What period is defined as having no written records?
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What is the primary purpose of recording the location of archaeological finds?
What is the primary purpose of recording the location of archaeological finds?
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Why is it important for archaeologists to keep detailed maps and site plans?
Why is it important for archaeologists to keep detailed maps and site plans?
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Which method assists in unearthed archaeological sites?
Which method assists in unearthed archaeological sites?
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What aspect of excavation is considered essential for maintaining the relevance of a find?
What aspect of excavation is considered essential for maintaining the relevance of a find?
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Which scientific field investigates the solid and liquid matter of the Earth?
Which scientific field investigates the solid and liquid matter of the Earth?
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What type of information is regularly recorded in the excavation process?
What type of information is regularly recorded in the excavation process?
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What is indicated by artefacts that are removed from their original site without proper recording?
What is indicated by artefacts that are removed from their original site without proper recording?
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What is a significant element of excavation beyond recording finds?
What is a significant element of excavation beyond recording finds?
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How do archaeologists ensure that the significance of each find is preserved?
How do archaeologists ensure that the significance of each find is preserved?
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What might be a consequence of not maintaining excavation records?
What might be a consequence of not maintaining excavation records?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course title: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World
- Course code: BHIC-102
- Institution: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Quote by Indira Gandhi
- "Education is a liberating force, and in our age it is also a democratising force, cutting across the barriers of caste and class, smoothing out inequalities imposed by birth and other circumstances."
Course Details
- The course covers 6 major themes and 15 sub-themes
- Focuses on human evolution, from prehistory to the ancient world
- Explores the interaction between humans and their environment, societies and cultures
- Emphasizes the progression of tool technology and associated changes in human societies
- Investigates the development of social organizations, economic practices, belief systems, and artistic expressions
Course Content
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Evolution of Humankind:
- Pre-history and sources
- Biological evolution of humans
- Paleolithic and Mesolithic cultures
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Food Production:
- Domestication of plants and animals
- Early agriculture in various regions
- Consequences of agriculture
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Bronze Age Civilizations:
- Features of Bronze Age Civilizations
- Egyptian Civilization
- Shang Civilization in China
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Iron Age:
- Use of iron and its implications
- Nomadic groups in Central and West Asia
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Formation of Empires:
- Formation of Empires: Assyrian and Babylonian
- Formation of Empires: Sassanid
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Ancient Greece:
- Democratic polity in Greece
- Greek cultural traditions
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