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Which civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE?
Which civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE?
- Vedic Civilisation
- Indus Valley Civilisation (correct)
- Gangetic Plain Civilisation
- Maurya Empire
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
- Around 2500 BCE
- Around 7000 BCE (correct)
- Around 4500 BCE
- Around 1500 BCE
What marked the Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE)?
What marked the Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE)?
- Composition of large collections of hymns (Vedas) (correct)
- Spread of settled life
- Formation of the Maurya Empire
- Rise of Jainism and Buddhism
What event led to the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages?
What event led to the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages?
Which empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire?
Which empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire?
Study Notes
Early Civilizations in South Asia
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE.
Development of Sedentariness
- Sedentariness began in South Asia around 2500 BCE.
Vedic Period
- The Vedic Period lasted from 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
- It was marked by the composition of the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
- Drought and ecological degradation led to the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages.
Mauryan Empire
- The Mauryan Empire was established by Chandragupta Maurya after overthrowing the Nanda Empire.
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Explore the arrival of anatomically modern humans in South Asia, the development of sedentary life, and the rise of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Learn about the timeline and key events that shaped early human settlement in the Indian subcontinent.
