5 Questions
When did the transition from foraging to farming and pastoralism begin in South Asia?
Around 7000 BCE
When did anatomically modern humans first arrive on the Indian subcontinent from Africa?
Between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago
What was the Indus Valley civilization noted for?
Urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage, and water supply
Where can the presence of Sedentariness be documented in South Asia?
At the site of Mehrgarh
When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?
Between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE
Test your knowledge on the history of human settlement in South Asia! From the arrival of anatomically modern humans to the transition to sedentariness, this quiz covers key milestones in the region's past. Explore archaeological findings and discover fascinating facts about the ancient civilizations of South Asia.
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