10 Questions
According to modern genetics, when did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent from Africa?
Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
When did sedentariness, involving the transition from foraging to farming and pastoralism, begin in South Asia?
Around 7000 BCE
When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish in present-day Pakistan and north-western India?
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
Which site in South Asia provides evidence of the domestication of wheat and barley, followed by the domestication of goats, sheep, and cattle?
Mehrgarh
What were some notable features of the Indus Valley civilization?
All of the above
When did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent from Africa according to modern genetics?
Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish in present-day Pakistan and north-western India?
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
What were some notable features of the Indus Valley civilization?
Elaborate drainage and water supply
Which of the following accurately describes the timeline of sedentariness in South Asia?
Sedentariness began in South Asia around 7000 BCE.
Which site in South Asia provides evidence of the domestication of wheat and barley, followed by the domestication of goats, sheep, and cattle?
Mehrgarh
Test your knowledge on the origins of humans in South Asia and the transition from foraging to farming. Explore the timeline of early human settlements and the significance of the site of Mehrgarh. Discover how sedentariness shaped the development of civilization in the region. Take the quiz now!
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