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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era is associated with the Levallois technique?

<p>Middle Palaeolithic (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social and cultural aspects of technology (B)</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. (B)</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 (D)</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. (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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