Mesolithic Age Quiz

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What activity did communities engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry typically continue to do?

Hunt and gather food (correct)

Completely stop hunting

Develop large urban centers

Only focus on crop production

What is indicated about early colonies in the subcontinent?

They were all located in coastal areas

They all had the same agricultural profile

They produced food in a uniform manner

They had a varied regional trajectory and profile (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a location mentioned in the context?

Nagpur

Delhi (correct)

Kucha

Bhubaneshwar

Which body of water is associated with the regions mentioned?

Bay of Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What geographical area do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands belong to?

Southern India Signup and view all the answers

What significant change characterized the last phase of the Mesolithic Age?

The move from hunting-gathering to settled agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What type of habitat did the Mesolithic people of Chopani Mando use?

Wattle-and-daub huts Signup and view all the answers

Which site is recognized as one of the best documented Mesolithic sites in India?

Bagor Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary method of sustenance for Mesolithic people?

Hunting, fishing, and gathering Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of tool types during the Mesolithic Age?

Reduction in size of tool types Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the discovery of Mesolithic archaeological material in India?

John Evan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features is true about Mesolithic paintings?

There are no snakes depicted Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following microlithic sites is located in southern India?

Nagarjunakonda Signup and view all the answers

What type of structures did people during the Paleolithic period typically reside in?

Structures made of reeds, grass, twigs, or rocks Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a 'band society' as it relates to Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers?

They have fewer than 100 members with kinship ties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the Mesolithic economy?

It was based on hunting, gathering, and some evidence of domestication. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the habitation sites like Bhimbetka and Hunsgi?

They provide proof of long-term habitation. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary governing principle for product interchange in band societies?

Reciprocity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about pottery during the Mesolithic period?

Pottery is absent in most Mesolithic sites but found in some locations. Signup and view all the answers

What scientific method is used to date tree rings?

Dendro-Chronology Signup and view all the answers

How did Mesolithic settlements differ from Paleolithic ones?

Mesolithic settlements were more likely to be permanent or semi-permanent. Signup and view all the answers

What factor influenced the mobility of Paleolithic hunter-gatherers?

Availability of seasonal food sources Signup and view all the answers

Which type of excavation provides a complete idea of a particular culture?

Horizontal Excavation Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of coins known as?

Numismatics Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of certain coins from post-Gupta times indicate?

Decline of trade and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What can the type of metal used in coins reveal about a kingdom?

The level of trade and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What do horizontal excavations primarily provide in archaeology?

Insight into material culture Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT mentioned as an example of ancient architecture?

Stone Age Caves in Northern India Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a kingdom can be inferred from local and cross-border transactions using coins?

Ruling dynasties' influence and extent of rule Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the Neolithic age?

Domestication of plants and animals Signup and view all the answers

Which materials were used for constructing homes during the Neolithic period?

Mud and reeds Signup and view all the answers

What was a key advancement in tool-making during the Neolithic era?

Use of polished stone tools Signup and view all the answers

How did subsistence tactics change during the Neolithic era?

Transition from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of red ochre in graves suggest?

Possibility of fertility rituals Signup and view all the answers

Which crafting activity was NOT mentioned as a Neolithic skill?

Casting metals Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about labor during the advancement of Neolithic civilization?

Non-kin groups were employed for labor Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of graves from the Neolithic period?

Presence of copper beads Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Chalcolithic' refer to?

The period associated with copper and stone Signup and view all the answers

Which culture is considered part of the Chalcolithic culture?

Harappan culture Signup and view all the answers

Which site is NOT associated with pre-Harappan Chalcolithic cultures?

Lothal Signup and view all the answers

What common practice is associated with Chalcolithic inhabitants regarding animals?

They domesticated animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was likely consumed by Chalcolithic people?

Beef Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant boost to the interests of Chalcolithic people regarding fertility?

The domestication of animals and plants Signup and view all the answers

What term is commonly used for the figurines discovered at Chalcolithic sites?

Mother Goddesses Signup and view all the answers

Which river valley is NOT mentioned as significant for Chalcolithic cultures?

Nile Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge on the Mesolithic Age and its societies with this quiz. Explore topics such as key archaeological sites, types of sustenance, and significant changes during this period in history. Understand the characteristics of Mesolithic tools and the geographical context of early human settlements.