Indian Archeology History Trivia

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Who deciphered the Brahmi Scripts in India?

  • Robert Bruce
  • Sir Alexander Cunningham
  • Sir John Marshall
  • James Prinsep (correct)

Who is known as the Father of Indian Archeology?

  • Robert Bruce
  • James Prinsep
  • Sir Alexander Cunningham (correct)
  • Sir John Marshall

Which archaeological site was excavated first in India?

  • Harappa (correct)
  • Lothal
  • Mohenjo-Daro
  • Kalibangan

Who announced the existence of the Indus Civilizations in 1924?

<p>Sir John Marshall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is considered the Father of Indian prehistory?

<p>Robert Bruce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Age is further divided into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods?

<p>Stone Age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of History?

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

What does BCE stand for in the context of historical dating?

<p>Before Common Era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Circa' (Ca, C) signify in historical dating?

<p>Approximate date (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of deciphering historical manuscripts known as?

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

Which organization was founded by Sir William Jones in 1784 AD?

<p>Asiatic Society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the study of past through examination of material remains?

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

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