Indian History Overview

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When did Indian history begin?

  • 5000 years ago
  • 75000 years ago (correct)
  • 200,000 years ago
  • 1000 years ago

Which civilization is considered the beginning of Indian history?

  • Indus Valley Civilization (correct)
  • Chinese Civilization
  • Mesopotamian Civilization
  • Egyptian Civilization

Who were the known inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  • Mongolians
  • Dravidians (correct)
  • Persians
  • Aryans

What did Mark Twain famously say about India?

<p>&quot;India is a cradle of human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition.&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Stone Age begin?

<p>500,000 to 200,000 years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is considered one of the world's earliest urban civilizations?

<p>Indus Valley Civilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal evidence is found from the seals and statues of the early Indus Valley Civilization?

<p>Copper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language was used in the Indian Tradition, Culture, and Heritage during the Vedic Period?

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

Which civilization formed the basis of Hinduism and Indian culture?

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

What are some of the oldest existing texts that date back to around the 12th century BC in India?

<p>&quot;The Vedas&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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