Journey through South Asia's Ancient History
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Approximately when did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent?

  • Between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago
  • Between 5,000 and 1,000 years ago
  • Between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago
  • Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago (correct)

    • When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?

  • Around 2500 BCE
  • Around 4500 BCE
  • Around 7000 BCE (correct)
  • Around 1900 BCE

    • When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?

  • Between 1900 BCE and 1500 BCE
  • Between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE
  • Between 4500 BCE and 2500 BCE
  • Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE (correct)

    • What caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages?

    <p>Persistent drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Vedic Period occur?

    <p>Between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the condition of fame and broad public recognition of a person or group as a result of the attention given to them by mass media?

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

    What can lead to an individual attaining celebrity status?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'celebrity' and 'infamous'?

    <p>Celebrity implies a favorable public image, while infamous implies a negative public image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to British historian Greg Jenner, what is the definition of 'celebrity'?

    <p>A person who is widely known to the public and whose life is consumed as dramatic entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Greg Jenner's book 'Dead Famous: an unexpected history of celebrity'?

    <p>The history of celebrity from the Bronze Age to the Silver Screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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