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What specialized stone tools were used by the Indus Valley Civilization for hunting big animals?
What specialized stone tools were used by the Indus Valley Civilization for hunting big animals?
Which animal was represented in the sculptural art of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Which animal was represented in the sculptural art of the Indus Valley Civilization?
What type of stone was the Harappan Civilization known for exporting?
What type of stone was the Harappan Civilization known for exporting?
What material was predominantly used in the Harappan Civilization?
What material was predominantly used in the Harappan Civilization?
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What artistic technique was commonly used in the rock paintings of the Indus Valley Civilization?
What artistic technique was commonly used in the rock paintings of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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What do the 'teri sites' of Thoothukudi and Visakhapatnam indicate about south India?
What do the 'teri sites' of Thoothukudi and Visakhapatnam indicate about south India?
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Which statement is correct about the Chalcolithic Culture?
Which statement is correct about the Chalcolithic Culture?
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Which pottery tradition in India is correctly matched with the corresponding age?
Which pottery tradition in India is correctly matched with the corresponding age?
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What do the terms 'Menhir' and 'Dolmen' indicate in prehistoric India?
What do the terms 'Menhir' and 'Dolmen' indicate in prehistoric India?
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In what way did the Chalcolithic people differ from the Mesolithic people?
In what way did the Chalcolithic people differ from the Mesolithic people?
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What archaeological significance do the 'teri sites' hold in south India?
What archaeological significance do the 'teri sites' hold in south India?
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Study Notes
Megalithic Burials, Rock Paintings, and Stone Tools
- Forms of Megalithic Burials include various types of structures used for burial purposes
- Rock Paintings of the Stone Age used various decorative techniques
- Specialised stone tools were used for hunting big animals during the Stone Age
Indus Valley Civilization
- In the Sculptural art of the Indus Valley Civilization, the following animals were represented: Tiger, Crocodile, and Unicorn (Bull)
- Horse was not represented in the Sculptural art of the Indus Valley Civilization
- Harappan Civilization was the exporter of semi-precious stones and a major importer of agriculture products
- The Harappan people did not produce enough copper ore to export it to its contemporary Mesopotamian civilization
- Gold, silver, nickel, and iron were not used predominantly in Harappan civilization
Mesolithic Age in South India
- The ‘teri sites’ of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and Visakhapatnam bear evidence of microlithic tools, indicating the presence of Mesolithic age in south India
- The term ‘teri’ signifies a site having successive traditions of prehistoric cultures
Chalcolithic Culture
- The Chalcolithic people did not extensively use burnt bricks in their settlements
- The Chalcolithic people used a large number of small-sized stone tools known as ‘microliths’
- The rate of infant mortality in the Chalcolithic settlements was very high
Pottery Traditions in India
- The Iron Age in North India coincides with the painted Grey Ware culture
- The Northern Black Polished Ware culture (NBPW) is associated with the age of Mahajanapadas
Prehistoric Age in India
- The terms ‘Menhir’ and ‘Dolmen’ indicate types of Megalithic structures used for burial purposes
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Test your knowledge on the Stone Age and Bronze Age with questions about archaeological sites and tools. Explore the significance of 'teri' sites and their relation to prehistoric cultures in India.
