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What characterizes the Neolithic period?
What characterizes the Neolithic period?
The Neolithic Age began around 6,500 years ago.
The Neolithic Age began around 6,500 years ago.
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What was the period preceding the Neolithic Age?
What was the period preceding the Neolithic Age?
Mesolithic Age
In which parts of India have Neolithic settlements been found?
In which parts of India have Neolithic settlements been found?
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Which new occupations developed during the Neolithic Age?
Which new occupations developed during the Neolithic Age?
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The Neolithic period marked the end of the __________ Age.
The Neolithic period marked the end of the __________ Age.
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What major development occurred during the Neolithic Age regarding seeds?
What major development occurred during the Neolithic Age regarding seeds?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Neolithic Age
- Neolithic period marks the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities.
- Characterized by the use of advanced stone tools and the domestication of plants and animals.
- Last division of the Stone Age, starting approximately 12,000 years ago and ending around 6,500 years ago.
Timeline
- Preceded by the Mesolithic Age (c. 9,000 BCE to 4,000 BCE).
- Succeeded by the Chalcolithic Age (c. 2100 to 700 BCE), initiated by the advent of metallurgy.
Advancements in Agriculture
- Development of techniques for selecting, preserving, and sowing superior quality seeds.
- Emergence of animal husbandry, with the domestication of animals for labor and sustenance.
- Shift to farming as a primary means of sustenance, allowing for stable food supplies.
New Occupations
- Rise of various new occupations, including:
- Crop cultivation
- Pottery-making
- Animal husbandry
Geographic Distribution
- Neolithic settlements discovered in various regions of India, including:
- North-West (Kashmir)
- South (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh)
- North-East (Meghalaya)
- East (Bihar and Odisha)
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Explore the transformative era of the Neolithic Age, characterized by the development of stone tools, settled villages, and the beginnings of agriculture. This quiz delves into the key innovations and lifestyle changes that defined early human societies during this significant period in history.
