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Which period is characterized by the use of stone tools and hunting-gathering lifestyle?
Which period is characterized by the use of stone tools and hunting-gathering lifestyle?
- Chalcolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic
- Paleolithic (correct)
What is a notable feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
What is a notable feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- Lack of urban planning
- Sophisticated drainage and water supply systems (correct)
- Use of hieroglyphic writing
- Nomadic lifestyle
What are the key distinguishing features of the Chalcolithic culture?
What are the key distinguishing features of the Chalcolithic culture?
Use of copper and stone tools, and the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age
What type of civilization is associated with the use of copper and stone tools?
What type of civilization is associated with the use of copper and stone tools?
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How did the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization impact the region?
How did the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization impact the region?
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What are the distinguishing characteristics of the Mesolithic period?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of the Mesolithic period?
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Study Notes
- Pre and Proto-History covers Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic cultures.
- Paleolithic culture: Old Stone Age, focused on nomadic hunting and gathering.
- Neolithic culture: New Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture and settled communities.
- Indus Valley Civilization: Ancient urban civilization with major urban settlements.
- Features: advanced urban planning, well-planned streets, drainage systems, and standardized weights and measures.
- Decline: due to environmental factors and invasions, the civilization disintegrated around 1300 BCE.
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