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

During which period did the Harappan Civilization flourish?

2600–1900 BCE

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

Maurya 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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