Palaeolithic Archaeology of Northern Tamil Nadu Quiz
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What is the location of Dholavira, one of the largest archaeological sites in India?

  • Khajuraho
  • Khartoum
  • Khadir island (correct)
  • Kortallaiyar Basin
  • Which publication focuses on the Middle Palaeolithic stone tool technology in South India?

  • journal of Anthropological Research
  • Antiquity (correct)
  • Current Anthropology
  • Man and Environment
  • Which excavation site in South India has ongoing excavations with preliminary findings published in Current Anthropology?

  • Dholavira
  • Khajuraho
  • Attirampakkam
  • Anirampakkam (correct)
  • In which publication can one find a preliminary report on excavations at the Palaeolithic site of Attirampakkam?

    <p>Man and Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization does Dholavira belong to?

    <p>Indus Civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first Acheulian quarry discovered in India?

    <p>Indus Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is indicated in the text as being one of the earliest at Mohenjo-daro?

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

    What is the Great Bath mentioned in the text known as?

    <p>The earliest public water tank in ancient South Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities has evidence at Mohenjo-daro based on the text?

    <p>Pottery making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which book was the article originally published?

    <p>Encyclopedia of Archaeology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited as per the text regarding the article's use?

    <p>Commercial reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT mentioned as being present at Mohenjo-daro in the text?

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

    During which time period was the Harappan script used?

    <p>260-1900 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Harappan script?

    <p>It was the first writing system in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication discusses the Stone Age India from an ecological perspective?

    <p>Murty MLK (1979)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical area is associated with the Upper Palaeolithic Phase in India?

    <p>Kumool cave area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted research on the Acheulian Culture in the Hunsgi Valley in peninsular India?

    <p>Paddayya K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location did Pappu S study natural site formation processes?

    <p>Kortallaiyar Basin, Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dholavira

    • Dholavira is located in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.

    Middle Palaeolithic in South India

    • The publication "Man and Environment" focuses on Middle Palaeolithic stone tool technology in South India.

    Ongoing Excavations in South India

    • The Attirampakkam site in South India is undergoing ongoing excavations, with preliminary findings published in Current Anthropology

    Attirampakkam Excavations

    • A preliminary report on excavations at the Palaeolithic site of Attirampakkam can be found in "Current Anthropology."

    Dholavira Civilization

    • Dholavira belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization.

    First Acheulian Quarry in India

    • The first Acheulian quarry in India was discovered in the Hunsgi Valley.

    Earliest Activity at Mohenjo-daro

    • Evidence suggests that one of the earliest activities at Mohenjo-daro was the making of bricks.

    Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro

    • The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro is known as the "Great Bath."

    Activities at Mohenjo-daro

    • There is evidence of agriculture at Mohenjo-daro.

    Book Publication

    • The article was originally published in the book "Stone Age India: An Ecological Perspective" by L.A. Narasimhan, M.D. Petraglia, and S.A. Potts.

    Article Use Prohibitions

    • The use of the article in commercial ventures is prohibited.

    Activities NOT at Mohenjo-daro

    • There is no mention of metalworking at Mohenjo-daro in the text.

    Harappan Script Period

    • The Harappan script was used during the Harappan Civilization, which lasted from approximately 3300 BCE to 1900 BCE.

    Harappan Script Significance

    • The Harappan script remains undeciphered, making its significance and meaning difficult to determine.

    Stone Age India - Ecological Perspective

    • "Stone Age India: An Ecological Perspective" by L.A. Narasimhan, M.D. Petraglia, and S.A. Potts discusses Stone Age India from an ecological perspective.

    Upper Palaeolithic Phase in India

    • The Upper Palaeolithic Phase in India is associated with the geographical area of the Indian subcontinent.

    Acheulian Culture Research

    • Researchers, including R.V. Joshi, have conducted research on the Acheulian Culture in the Hunsgi Valley in peninsular India.

    Pappu S Research

    • Pappu S conducted research on natural site formation processes at the Hunsgi Valley in peninsular India.

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    Test your knowledge on the Palaeolithic archaeological record of Northern Tamil Nadu, South India, including topics such as Middle Palaeolithic stone tool technology and excavations at sites like Anirampakkam. Explore the key findings and research in this field.

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