Exploring Ancient Indian Societies and Tribes Quiz

Tribes obtained their livelihood from agriculture, hunting-gathering, and herding, and often combined these activities to make full use of the natural resources of the area in which they lived.

The societies in the subcontinent were not divided into numerous unequal classes but were organized into tribes, with members united by kinship bonds.

Many large tribes thrived in different parts of the subcontinent, living in forests, hills, deserts, and places difficult to reach.

<p>Caste-based and tribal societies depended on each other for their diverse needs, and their relationship was characterized by both conflict and dependence, causing both societies to change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tribal groups controlled land and pastures jointly and divided these amongst households according to their own rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers