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Which of the following best describes the transition between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods?
Which of the following best describes the transition between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods?
- An era defined by the development of metal tools and urbanization.
- A period with no discernible shift in climate or tool technology.
- A period marked by the exclusive use of stone tools.
- A transitional phase characterized by increasing domestication of animals and warmer climactic conditions. (correct)
The classification of the Stone Age into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods is primarily based on what factor?
The classification of the Stone Age into Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods is primarily based on what factor?
- The kinds of stone tools utilized. (correct)
- The religious beliefs of the people.
- The types of burial practices used.
- The geographical locations of settlements.
Which of the following is a characteristic primarily associated with the Neolithic period?
Which of the following is a characteristic primarily associated with the Neolithic period?
- The use of microliths for hunting.
- Reliance on flake technology for tool production.
- The development of agriculture and settled communities. (correct)
- Nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles.
What is the significance of Bhimbetka in understanding prehistoric cultures in India?
What is the significance of Bhimbetka in understanding prehistoric cultures in India?
What was the primary difference between tools used in the Lower Paleolithic and Middle Paleolithic periods?
What was the primary difference between tools used in the Lower Paleolithic and Middle Paleolithic periods?
The Chalcolithic Age is characterized by the use of which material in addition to stone?
The Chalcolithic Age is characterized by the use of which material in addition to stone?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the Upper Paleolithic period?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of the Upper Paleolithic period?
What evidence suggests that humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to a more settled way of life during the Neolithic period?
What evidence suggests that humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to a more settled way of life during the Neolithic period?
Which site is recognized as the 'oldest Neolithic site' in the Indian subcontinent?
Which site is recognized as the 'oldest Neolithic site' in the Indian subcontinent?
If you were studying the earliest evidence of rice cultivation in India, which of the following sites would be most relevant to your research?
If you were studying the earliest evidence of rice cultivation in India, which of the following sites would be most relevant to your research?
What significant change in burial practices is associated with the Neolithic site of Burzahom?
What significant change in burial practices is associated with the Neolithic site of Burzahom?
Which of the following best describes the term 'flake technology' in the context of Paleolithic toolmaking?
Which of the following best describes the term 'flake technology' in the context of Paleolithic toolmaking?
During which period did humans begin to show evidence of owning property?
During which period did humans begin to show evidence of owning property?
Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of ostrich eggshell evidence?
Which of the following sites is known for the discovery of ostrich eggshell evidence?
What is the primary characteristic of Microliths?
What is the primary characteristic of Microliths?
Which of the following time periods is associated with a warmer climate and increased flora and fauna?
Which of the following time periods is associated with a warmer climate and increased flora and fauna?
What can be inferred about human settlements during the period when 'cord impressed pottery' was common?
What can be inferred about human settlements during the period when 'cord impressed pottery' was common?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Chalcolithic site at Jorwe?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Chalcolithic site at Jorwe?
Which of the following sites provides evidence of humans living on a lakeside?
Which of the following sites provides evidence of humans living on a lakeside?
What is the significance of the site at Hathnora in Madhya Pradesh?
What is the significance of the site at Hathnora in Madhya Pradesh?
Flashcards
Ancient History
Ancient History
The period from earliest times to 7th Century AD.
Medieval History
Medieval History
From 8th to 18th Century AD, marked by Islamic invasions.
Modern History
Modern History
The period from 18th Century AD onwards, under British Rule.
Archaeology
Archaeology
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Stone Age
Stone Age
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Copper Age
Copper Age
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Bronze Age
Bronze Age
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Proto-historic Age
Proto-historic Age
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Palaeolithic Age
Palaeolithic Age
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Flake Technology
Flake Technology
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Lower/Early Palaeolithic
Lower/Early Palaeolithic
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Middle Palaeolithic
Middle Palaeolithic
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Upper Palaeolithic
Upper Palaeolithic
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Mesolithic Period
Mesolithic Period
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Microliths
Microliths
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Neolithic Age
Neolithic Age
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Mehrgarh
Mehrgarh
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Burzahom
Burzahom
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Gufkral
Gufkral
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Khetri Mines
Khetri Mines
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Study Notes
- Stone Age is an era in prehistory when humans primarily used stone for tools and weapons
Stone Age Chronology
- Paleolithic: 5 Lakh BC - 10,000 BC
- Mesolithic: 9,000 BC - 7,000 BC (or 12,000 BC - 10,000 BC as per SSC Exam)
- Neolithic: 7,000 BC - 1,000 BC
- Copper Age
- Bronze Age
Ancient History
- Time Period: From earliest times to 7th Century AD
Medieval History
- Time Period: From 8th Century AD to 18th Century AD (1700-1800 AD)
- Period: The start of islamic invasion
Modern History
- Time Period: From 18th Century AD onwards till now
- Period: The start of British Rule
Paleolithic Age
- Lower/Early Paleolithic: 5 Lakh BC - 50,000 BC
- Middle Paleolithic: 50,000 - 40,000 BC
- Upper Paleolithic: 40,000 - 10,000 BC
Lower/Early Paleolithic
- Ice Age
- Humans lived in caves/shelters
- Lower Paleolithic sites: Soan/Sohan (Punjab), Belan Valley (Uttar Pradesh), Didwana (Rajasthan), Nevasa (Maharashtra), Hunasagi/Hungsi (Karnataka), Pahalgam (Kashmir), Patne (Maharashtra)
- Ostrich evidence found for the first time in Patne, Maharashtra
Middle Paleolithic
- Based upon 'flake' technology
- Main occupation was hunting & food gathering
Upper Paleolithic
- Coincided with the last phase of the Pleistocene epoch
- Appearance of Homo sapiens (modern man)
- Famous sites: Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh), Inamgaon & Nevada (Maharashtra), Didwana (Rajasthan)
- Use of flint stone
- The skull of Homo Erectus was found in Hathnora (Madhya Pradesh near Narmada)
- V. S. Wakankar (Indian archeologist) discovered Bhimbetka rock caves in 1957
- Oldest rock painting in India is in Bhimbetka
- Archibald Campbell was the first one to identify/discover few rock paintings in India
Mesolithic Age
- Meso: middle; Lithic: stone
- Late Stone Age/Mesolithic/Microlithic period
- Transitional phase between Paleolithic and Neolithic
- Warmer climate; increased flora and fauna
- Microliths: Micro (small), Lith (stones)
- Langhnaj (Gujarat, District: Mehsana)
- Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal)
- Chopani Mando (Uttar Pradesh near Allahabad in Belan Valley)
- Bagor (Rajasthan)
- Sanganakallu (Karnataka)
- Tuticorin (Southern Tamil Nadu)
- Adamgarh (Madhya Pradesh)
- Hunters and Herders
- Provides earliest evidence of domestication of animals
Neolithic Age
- Neo: new; Lithic: stone
- Food producers, practiced agriculture
- Polished stone
- Neolithic people owned property
- Mehrgarh (Baluchistan): Oldest neolithic site in Indian subcontinent
- Mehrgarh: Evidence of houses, crops like wheat, barley, cotton
- Domestic dogs were buried with their masters (skeleton evidence) in Burzahom, Kashmir
- People lived on a lake side in pits (Burzahom, Kashmir)
- Gufkral: Also known as 'cave of potters'
- Agriculture and domestication of animals in Gufkral
- Uttar Pradesh: Koldihwa and Allahabad had evidence of rice cultivation
- Belan Valley: Koldihwa and Mahagara had evidence of domestication of Rice in 7000 BC
- Tools and weapons made of bones in Chirand (Bihar)
- Millet cultivation at sites in Karnataka: Sanganakallu, Brahmagiri, Maski, Piklihal, Hallur
- Meghalaya: Garo Hills
- Assam: Daojali Hading
- Turkey: Catal Huyuk
Chalcolithic Age
- Copper Age/Chalcolithic Age
- Copper was the first metal discovered by humans
- People lived in rural communities
- Main sites: Ahar and Gilund (near Banas Valley)
- Other sites: Chirand (Ganga), Burdwan district, Midnapore district
- Western Madhya Pradesh: Malwa (Narmada), Kayatha (Kalisindh), Eran
- Maharashtra: Jorwe (first), Savalda (Tapti river)
- Copper Mines: Khetri Mines (Rajasthan), Malajkhand (Madhya Pradesh), Ganeshwar (Rajasthan)
- Tools made of copper obtained
Under Jorwe
- Nevasa, Daimabad (largest site), Chandoli, Inamgaon, Nasik, Navdatoli (Narmada)
Burial Habits
- Practiced 'Urn' burial
- Did not know about horses and burnt bricks
Pottery
- Black and red ware
- Ochre colored pottery
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