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When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
Who established the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
Who established the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
Which religious concepts arose during the second urbanisation in ancient India?
Which religious concepts arose during the second urbanisation in ancient India?
When did the Vedic Period occur in ancient India?
When did the Vedic Period occur in ancient India?
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When did the Indus Valley Civilisation flourish in present-day Pakistan and north-western India?
When did the Indus Valley Civilisation flourish in present-day Pakistan and north-western India?
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Study Notes
Historical Developments in South Asia
- Sedentariness in South Asia began around 7000 BCE with the shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agricultural practices.
- The Maurya Empire, one of the largest empires in ancient India, was established by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE.
Religious and Cultural Aspects
- The second urbanisation period in ancient India (from around 600 BCE) saw the emergence of key religious concepts, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, promoting varna (caste) systems and spiritual philosophies.
Timeline of Major Eras
- The Vedic Period occurred approximately from 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, marked by the composition of the Vedas and the development of early Hindu society and rituals.
- The Indus Valley Civilisation, one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourished from around 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE, covering present-day Pakistan and northwest India with advanced city planning and trade networks.
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Test your knowledge of the ancient history of South Asia in this quiz. Explore the arrival of anatomically modern humans, the development of sedentary life, and the flourishing of the Indus Valley Civilization. Challenge yourself with questions about the timeline and key events of this intriguing period.
