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What is the significance of dates before the birth of Christ in Indian history?
What is the significance of dates before the birth of Christ in Indian history?
- They are counted backwards and have the letters BC added on. (correct)
- They are ignored in historical records.
- They are counted forwards.
- They have the letters AD added on.
What type of houses did people build in Garo hills and the Vindhyas?
What type of houses did people build in Garo hills and the Vindhyas?
- Tented structures
- Mud huts on the surface
- Pit-houses dug into the ground (correct)
- High-rise apartments
What did women primarily do in these settlements or villages?
What did women primarily do in these settlements or villages?
- Battle other tribes
- Work in mines
- Lead religious ceremonies
- Engage in agricultural work (correct)
What did Megasthenes describe about Pataliputra (modern Patna)?
What did Megasthenes describe about Pataliputra (modern Patna)?
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What did Chanakya encourage people to do?
What did Chanakya encourage people to do?
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Who was an ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator?
Who was an ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator?
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How many gates did Pataliputra have according to Megasthenes' description?
How many gates did Pataliputra have according to Megasthenes' description?
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Why is it mentioned that two to three generations live together in small settlements or villages?
Why is it mentioned that two to three generations live together in small settlements or villages?
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