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Approximately when did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent?
Approximately when did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent?
- Between 5,000 and 1,000 years ago
- Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago (correct)
- Between 10,000 and 5,000 years ago
- Between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago
When did settled life begin in South Asia?
When did settled life begin in South Asia?
- Around 4500 BCE
- Around 1900 BCE
- Around 7000 BCE (correct)
- Around 2500 BCE
Which civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE?
Which civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE?
- Gangetic civilization
- Indus Valley civilization (correct)
- Vedic civilization
- Punjab civilization
What caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages?
What caused the population of the Indus Valley to scatter from large urban centers to villages?
From where did the Indo-Aryan tribes migrate into the Punjab?
From where did the Indo-Aryan tribes migrate into the Punjab?
Study Notes
Human Migration and Settlement in South Asia
- Anatomically modern humans first arrived on the Indian subcontinent approximately 70,000 years ago.
Development of Settled Life
- Settled life began in South Asia around 7000 BCE.
The Indus Valley Civilization
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in present-day Pakistan and north-western India between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE.
Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
- The population of the Indus Valley scattered from large urban centers to villages due to the drying up of the Saraswati River.
Indo-Aryan Migration
- The Indo-Aryan tribes migrated into the Punjab from Central Asia.
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Description
Discover the ancient history of South Asia in this fascinating quiz! Test your knowledge on the arrival of anatomically modern humans, the development of settled life, and the rise of the Indus Valley civilization. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent and expand your historical understanding. Get ready to dive into the past!
