Early Historic Era in Sri Lanka: Formation of Settlements in Dry Zone

It provided a suitable environment for settlements with annual rainfall of 1000-1250mm, diverse nature of soil, and expansion of natural resources.

Constructing anicuts across rivers, such as the one built by King Illanaga across Kirindi Oya.

They were named after the profession or task, such as Kasikaragama (farmers), Manikaragama (gem), and Kumbakaragama (potters).

<p>The Gruhapathi was the householder, and possibly one of the leaders of the village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was a village protected by a fence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allowed for local governance and decision-making, with leaders such as the Parumaka, provincial ruler, and the Gamika, richest person in the village.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gravel layer mixed with sandy soil, 45 feet down</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heavy rainy season, and the early settlers adapted to it by changing their food style and living places according to the climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Outdoor camps in coastal areas, wet zone caves in low land, and dry zone caves in low land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15 to 25 members, evidence from Church Hill in Bandarawela where 25 people lived in 150 square meters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-geometric stone tools and geometric micro stone tools made out of Kahanda stones and Alabaster stones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buried the dead body in the cave, and after decaying, took the skeleton out and applied red ochre.</p> Signup and view all the answers