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Indian Archeology History Trivia
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is considered the Father of Indian prehistory?

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

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

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

    Who is considered the Father of History?

    <p>Herodotus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the study of deciphering historical manuscripts known as?

    <p>Palaeography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Archaeology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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