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What was the area along the Ganga and its tributaries known as in ancient times?
What was the area along the Ganga and its tributaries known as in ancient times?
- Vijayanagara
- Magadha (correct)
- Aryavarta
- Indus Valley
How did people enrich our cultural traditions according to the text?
How did people enrich our cultural traditions according to the text?
- By sharing new ways of carving stones and composing music (correct)
- By engaging in industrial activities
- By migrating to other countries
- By living in isolation
What was the name of our country mentioned in the text?
What was the name of our country mentioned in the text?
- India and China
- India and Bharat (correct)
- Hindustan and Sri Lanka
- Bharat and Pakistan
What did people collect for food according to the text?
What did people collect for food according to the text?
Where did men and women move to according to the text?
Where did men and women move to according to the text?
What is the term used for writings on hard surfaces like stone or metal?
What is the term used for writings on hard surfaces like stone or metal?
Why did kings use inscriptions in the past?
Why did kings use inscriptions in the past?
Which group of people kept detailed records of their activities in the past?
Which group of people kept detailed records of their activities in the past?
What is the main role of an archaeologist according to the text?
What is the main role of an archaeologist according to the text?
How are dates counted in relation to the birth of Jesus Christ?
How are dates counted in relation to the birth of Jesus Christ?
What do historians use the term 'source' to refer to?
What do historians use the term 'source' to refer to?
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What is Magadha?
What is Magadha?
Ancient area along the Ganga and its tributaries.
How was culture enriched?
How was culture enriched?
Sharing ways to carve stones and compose music.
Names of our country?
Names of our country?
India and Bharat
Ancient food sources?
Ancient food sources?
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Why did people move?
Why did people move?
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What are Inscriptions?
What are Inscriptions?
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Why use inscriptions?
Why use inscriptions?
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Who kept records?
Who kept records?
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Archaeologist's role?
Archaeologist's role?
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What does BC mean in dates?
What does BC mean in dates?
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What is a 'source'?
What is a 'source'?
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Study Notes
Ancient Geography
- The area along the Ganga and its tributaries was known as the Ganga Valley in ancient times.
Cultural Contributions
- People enriched our cultural traditions through their experiences, ideas, and customs.
Ancient India
- The name of our country mentioned in the text is India.
Food Gathering
- People collected fruits, plants, and animals for food.
Migration
- Men and women moved to the Ganga Valley in search of livelihood.
Epigraphy
- The term used for writings on hard surfaces like stone or metal is epigraphy.
Inscriptions
- Kings used inscriptions to record their achievements and inform people about their reign.
- Inscriptions were also used to propagate the king's ideas and policies.
Record Keeping
- The group of people who kept detailed records of their activities in the past were scholars and officials.
Archaeology
- The main role of an archaeologist is to excavate, analyze, and interpret the material remains of the past.
Dating System
- Dates are counted in relation to the birth of Jesus Christ, with BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) denoting the years before and after his birth.
Historical Sources
- Historians use the term 'source' to refer to any material that provides information about the past, such as texts, images, and artifacts.
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