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What is the term used to refer to the distant past before written records?
What is the term used to refer to the distant past before written records?
What types of evidence have scholars relied on to understand prehistoric life?
What types of evidence have scholars relied on to understand prehistoric life?
During which prehistoric period is a significant increase in artistic activity noted?
During which prehistoric period is a significant increase in artistic activity noted?
Why might prehistoric people have created cave paintings?
Why might prehistoric people have created cave paintings?
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What basic needs did prehistoric people meet before expressing themselves through art?
What basic needs did prehistoric people meet before expressing themselves through art?
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What colors are primarily used in the hand-linked dancing figures paintings?
What colors are primarily used in the hand-linked dancing figures paintings?
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Which location is mentioned as the largest rock-shelter with significant prehistoric art?
Which location is mentioned as the largest rock-shelter with significant prehistoric art?
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Which of the following subjects is least likely to be depicted in the prehistoric paintings?
Which of the following subjects is least likely to be depicted in the prehistoric paintings?
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What time periods do the paintings from the sites in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh belong to?
What time periods do the paintings from the sites in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh belong to?
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Which natural features made the Vindhya ranges suitable for Stone Age people?
Which natural features made the Vindhya ranges suitable for Stone Age people?
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What is the primary focus of the paintings found in Bhimbetka?
What is the primary focus of the paintings found in Bhimbetka?
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Which period is NOT included in the three main historical periods discussed for the rock art at Bhimbetka?
Which period is NOT included in the three main historical periods discussed for the rock art at Bhimbetka?
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Which color is primarily used to represent dancers in the Upper Palaeolithic paintings?
Which color is primarily used to represent dancers in the Upper Palaeolithic paintings?
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What is believed to have helped the colours in the paintings remain intact over thousands of years?
What is believed to have helped the colours in the paintings remain intact over thousands of years?
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Why might some of the paintings be located in high positions or near ceilings?
Why might some of the paintings be located in high positions or near ceilings?
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What type of figures are predominantly represented in the Upper Palaeolithic phase of Bhimbetka?
What type of figures are predominantly represented in the Upper Palaeolithic phase of Bhimbetka?
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What thematic element do the early human paintings primarily depict?
What thematic element do the early human paintings primarily depict?
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Who discovered the caves of Bhimbetka and dedicated years to their survey?
Who discovered the caves of Bhimbetka and dedicated years to their survey?
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How are the animals depicted in the ancient paintings described?
How are the animals depicted in the ancient paintings described?
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What may the depiction of a group of men dancing around a dying animal signify?
What may the depiction of a group of men dancing around a dying animal signify?
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Which city is located in Pakistan according to the map?
Which city is located in Pakistan according to the map?
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What is the name of the ancient city identified in the content that is known for its archaeological significance?
What is the name of the ancient city identified in the content that is known for its archaeological significance?
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Which of the following is NOT a modern town mentioned in the map?
Which of the following is NOT a modern town mentioned in the map?
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Which location is situated closest to the Arabian Sea as per the map?
Which location is situated closest to the Arabian Sea as per the map?
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Which ancient site is recognized for being one of the earliest urban centers of the Indus Valley?
Which ancient site is recognized for being one of the earliest urban centers of the Indus Valley?
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Which of these locations is known as a modern town in the vicinity of historical sites?
Which of these locations is known as a modern town in the vicinity of historical sites?
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What is the correct geographical classification of Mohenjo-daro?
What is the correct geographical classification of Mohenjo-daro?
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Which city mentioned is part of the Indian subcontinent and associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
Which city mentioned is part of the Indian subcontinent and associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Study Notes
Prehistoric Overview
- Prehistory refers to a time before written records, encompassing the Old Stone Age or Palaeolithic Age.
- Knowledge of prehistoric life is reconstructed through excavations revealing tools, pottery, bones, and cave drawings.
Prehistoric Art and Expression
- The need for artistic expression arose after basic needs for food, water, clothing, and shelter were met.
- Cave walls served as canvases for drawings and paintings, depicting daily life and serving aesthetic purposes.
Rock Paintings
- Prehistoric paintings vary globally, with notable evidence emerging in Upper Palaeolithic times featuring detailed animal imagery.
- Early cave paintings often include hand-joined human figures and a sequence of colors: black, red ochre, and white.
Notable Sites in India
- Significant painting sites include Kupgallu, Piklihal, and Tekkalkota in Karnataka, characterized by three painting styles: white, red ochre over white, and solely red ochre.
- The Vindhya ranges of Madhya Pradesh are rich in rock art, especially at Bhimbetka, which has 800 rock shelters, 500 with paintings.
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
- Discovered by archaeologist V.S. Wakankar in 1957-58, Bhimbetka is 45 km south of Bhopal and covers ten square kilometers.
- Themes depicted include hunting, dancing, music, and everyday activities, categorized into seven historical periods.
Upper Palaeolithic Paintings
- Paintings from this period feature large animals such as bisons, elephants, and tigers, along with stick-like human figures.
- The use of colors—green and dark red—has endured through time due to chemical reactions in the rock surfaces.
Artistic Techniques and Themes
- Paintings were often far from living areas, possibly indicating religious significance or storytelling purposes.
- Styles show excitement about life, portraying vigorous and majestic representations of both humans and animals in survival contexts.
Interpretation of Art
- Paintings depict dynamic scenes, such as hunting interactions, where humans manifest power over animals.
- The dramatic scale in artworks, such as the portrayal of animals larger than humans, suggests thematic depth and significance in the human-animal relationship in prehistoric narratives.
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Test your knowledge on prehistoric rock paintings and explore how ancient people lived in a time before writing. This quiz will cover significant sites and the meaning behind these prehistoric artworks. Dive into the fascinating world of prehistory and enhance your understanding!
