History of Ancient and Early Medieval India Quiz
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Which archaeological age is associated with the transition to food production?

  • Neolithic Age (correct)
  • Palaeolithic Age
  • Chalcolithic Age
  • Mesolithic Age

    • During which period did the Harappan Civilization flourish?

  • 324–187 BCE
  • 600–300 BCE
  • 2000–600 BCE
  • 2600–1900 BCE (correct)

    • Which empire was in power around 200 BCE – 300 CE in India?

  • Vedic Empire
  • Maurya Empire (correct)
  • Chalcolithic Empire
  • Harappan Empire

    • What characterized the cultural transitions during the period of c. 2000–600 BCE in ancient India?

    <p>Rise of religious asceticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the emerging regional configurations during c. 600–1200 CE in India?

    <p>Fragmentation of political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the text?

    <p>The transition to food production in the Indian subcontinent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era is associated with the Levallois technique?

    <p>Middle Palaeolithic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Ostrich eggshell beads in the context of Palaeolithic art and cults?

    <p>Religious or ritualistic significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the analysis of ancient plant remains help identify?

    <p>The transition to food production in the Indian subcontinent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main subject of study in Ethno-Archaeology?

    <p>Social and cultural aspects of technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Levallois technique in the context of Indian history?

    <p>It represents a key advancement in the manufacturing of Upper Palaeolithic tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that led to the transition to food production in the Neolithic Age in the Indian subcontinent?

    <p>Shift in climate and environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Ostrich eggshell beads signify in the context of Palaeolithic art and cults?

    <p>They symbolize the emergence of early religious rituals and beliefs in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did scientific techniques, such as radiocarbon dating, contribute to understanding the early Indian past?

    <p>By providing precise dates for archaeological sites and artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the cultural transitions during the period of c. 2000–600 BCE in ancient India?

    <p>Shift from copper-based tools to bronze metallurgy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which archaeological period in ancient India is associated with the transition to food production?

    <p>Neolithic–Chalcolithic period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Maurya Empire during c. 324–187 BCE in India?

    <p>Religious tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the Harappan Civilization flourish in ancient India?

    <p>c. 2600–1900 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which era in ancient India is associated with the emergence of regional configurations during c. 600–1200 CE?

    <p>Delhi Sultanate era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the cultural transitions during the period of c. 2000–600 BCE in ancient India?

    <p>Introduction of iron smelting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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