10 Questions
What were the new castes emerging within varnas called?
Jatis
True or False: There were no tribal communities in the north-western part of the subcontinent.
False
Which historical works were written by the Ahoms?
Buranjis
True or False: Tribal societies had rich oral traditions.
True
Where did the Bhils live?
North-eastern part of the subcontinent
What did nomadic pastoralists exchange with settled agriculturists?
Wool and ghee
Which historical works were written by the Ahoms?
Buranjis
Where did the Bhils live?
North-western part of the subcontinent
Which term refers to the new castes emerging within varnas?
Jatis
Did the tribal societies have rich oral traditions?
True
Study Notes
Emergence of New Castes
- The new castes emerging within varnas were called jatis.
Tribal Communities
- There were tribal communities in the north-western part of the subcontinent.
- The Bhils lived in the forests of western and central India.
Ahom Historical Works
- The Ahoms wrote historical works called the Buranjis.
Tribal Societies
- Tribal societies had rich oral traditions.
Nomadic Pastoralists
- Nomadic pastoralists exchanged wool, ghee, and hides with settled agriculturists.
Test your knowledge of Ch 7 Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities from page 101-102 by matching terms and filling in the blanks. This quiz covers topics such as historical works, emerging castes, and mentions of Garha.
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