History Chapter: Urbanisation and Trade

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Which metal is primarily associated with surplus agricultural production?

  • Iron (correct)
  • Gold
  • Lead
  • Copper

In which century did the Second Urbanisation start in India?

  • 6th century BCE (correct)
  • 4th century CE
  • 8th century CE
  • 10th century BCE

What material were the punch marked coins made from?

  • Copper (correct)
  • Gold
  • Tin
  • Silver

What term was used for landless labourers in ancient India?

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Which city is recognized as the birthplace of the Hindu God Krishna?

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What color and texture is associated with the material described as very glossy and shiny?

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Certain towns were significant in ancient times because they were known as ___ towns.

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Which of the following statements about the historical centers of trade in India is true?

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Flashcards

Metal for surplus agriculture

Iron facilitated a surplus in agricultural production.

Second Urbanization Century

The Second Urbanization in India began in the 6th century BCE.

Punch Marked Coins Material

Punch-marked coins were made of copper.

Landless Laborers

Landless laborers were known as kar sevaks.

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Krishna's Birthplace

Mathura is the birthplace of the Hindu god Krishna.

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Peddler Routes

Peddlers traveled on specific routes.

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Glossy, Shiny Black Substance

A substance like iron or a black material was glossy, shiny and black in color

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Important Town Type

Some cities were important due to their role as trade or market towns, or as hubs of trade.

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Farmers and Merchants Groups

Farmers and merchants often formed groups for mutual support and trade.

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Mathura's Strategic Importance

Mathura's importance stemmed from its strategic location.

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Vaishali and Varanasi Location

Vaishali and Varanasi were important trade centers, but not necessarily located in Madhya Pradesh.

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Food Grain Supply Direction

Prosperous towns, with surplus food, supplied villages.

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Vellalar Location

Vellalars were in the southern part of India.

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Tripitaka

Tripitaka is a Buddhist text.

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Ayodhya's connection to Krishna

Ayodhya is not the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

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Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions

  • Agricultural surplus was created by a certain metal.
  • The Second Urbanisation began in the 6th century BCE.
  • Punch-marked coins were made of copper.
  • Landless laborers were called 'karmpati'.
  • Lord Krishna's birthplace is in a specific city.

Fill in the Blanks

  • Traveling merchants often used cross roads as their routes.
  • A certain city was important due to its strategic location.
  • Cities like Mathura were thriving trading centers.
  • Merchants and farmers formed guilds.

Unscramble the Letters

  • A term that means 'King' is related to canal building.
  • Small farmers were known as 'Uzhavar'.
  • Kaveripatnam and Arikamedu were significant port towns.
  • A highly valued spice is mentioned.
  • The Sangam texts are connected to Kaveripattinam details.

True or False Statements

  • Some states (like Vaishali and Varanasi) were important trade centers in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Prosperous towns provided food grains to villages.
  • Vellalars were in the southern part of India.
  • Tripitaka is a Buddhist text.
  • Ayodhya is Lord Krishna's birth place.

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