10 Questions
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
Around 7000 BCE
When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
When did the Vedic Period occur?
1500–500 BCE
When did the persistent drought cause the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages?
Early in the second millennium BCE
When did the Indo-Aryan tribes move into the Punjab from Central Asia?
In several waves of migration
Which movement aimed at ending British rule in India?
The Indian independence movement
Which leader advocated the policy of non-violence and civil disobedience during the independence struggle?
Mahatma Gandhi
Who were some of the prominent followers of Gandhi's ideology?
Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel
Where did the first nationalistic revolutionary movement for Indian independence emerge from?
Bengal
What was the ultimate aim of the Indian independence movement?
Ending British rule in India
Study Notes
Early History of South Asia
- Sedentariness in South Asia began around the time of the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished between 3300 and 1300 BCE.
- The Vedic Period occurred from 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, marking a significant cultural and religious shift in the region.
Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
- A persistent drought caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages around 1900 BCE.
Migration and New Influences
- Indo-Aryan tribes migrated from Central Asia to the Punjab region around 1500 BCE, bringing new cultural and linguistic influences.
Indian Independence Movement
- The Indian independence movement aimed to end British rule in India, with a key figure being Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated for non-violence and civil disobedience.
- Prominent followers of Gandhi's ideology included Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, and Subhash Chandra Bose.
- The first nationalistic revolutionary movement for Indian independence emerged from Bengal.
- The ultimate aim of the Indian independence movement was to achieve freedom from British colonial rule and establish a sovereign nation.
Test your knowledge of South Asian history with this quiz! From the arrival of anatomically modern humans to the rise of the Indus Valley civilization, explore the rich and diverse past of the Indian subcontinent.
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