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Which tribe was primarily found in western and central India?
Which tribe was primarily found in western and central India?
The Kolis were exclusively settled agriculturists by the late sixteenth century.
The Kolis were exclusively settled agriculturists by the late sixteenth century.
False
Name one product nomadic pastoralists exchanged with settled agriculturists.
Name one product nomadic pastoralists exchanged with settled agriculturists.
grain
The _______ tribe was known for their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle.
The _______ tribe was known for their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle.
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Match the following tribes with their respective locations:
Match the following tribes with their respective locations:
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What did nomadic pastoralists primarily live on?
What did nomadic pastoralists primarily live on?
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Mobile traders connected India with the outside world through trade.
Mobile traders connected India with the outside world through trade.
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Identify one tribe mentioned that has become settled agriculturists.
Identify one tribe mentioned that has become settled agriculturists.
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Who were the most important trader nomads mentioned?
Who were the most important trader nomads mentioned?
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Nomads are known for their permanent settlements.
Nomads are known for their permanent settlements.
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What was the name of the caravan used by the Banjaras?
What was the name of the caravan used by the Banjaras?
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The Banjaras transported grain to city markets using _____ on their animals.
The Banjaras transported grain to city markets using _____ on their animals.
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Match the following groups with their characteristics:
Match the following groups with their characteristics:
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Which of the following was a role of the Banjaras during military campaigns?
Which of the following was a role of the Banjaras during military campaigns?
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Sultan Alauddin Khalji utilized the Banjaras for transporting grain.
Sultan Alauddin Khalji utilized the Banjaras for transporting grain.
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Name one type of itinerant group mentioned in the content.
Name one type of itinerant group mentioned in the content.
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What was the main source of strength for the Ahoms that helped them build a large state?
What was the main source of strength for the Ahoms that helped them build a large state?
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The Ahom state relied on voluntary labor for its construction projects.
The Ahom state relied on voluntary labor for its construction projects.
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From which region did the Ahoms migrate to the Brahmaputra valley?
From which region did the Ahoms migrate to the Brahmaputra valley?
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The Ahoms subjugated many tribes and annexed kingdoms such as the Chhutiyas in _____.
The Ahoms subjugated many tribes and annexed kingdoms such as the Chhutiyas in _____.
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Match the following dates with the significant events for the Ahoms:
Match the following dates with the significant events for the Ahoms:
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What was the title given to those who were forced to work for the Ahom state?
What was the title given to those who were forced to work for the Ahom state?
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The Mughal control over the Ahom region was maintained for an extended period.
The Mughal control over the Ahom region was maintained for an extended period.
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During which century did the Ahoms achieve the ability to make high-quality gunpowder?
During which century did the Ahoms achieve the ability to make high-quality gunpowder?
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What primarily united the members of each tribe?
What primarily united the members of each tribe?
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All societies in the subcontinent were structured according to the varna rules.
All societies in the subcontinent were structured according to the varna rules.
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What were the main activities that tribes engaged in to obtain their livelihood?
What were the main activities that tribes engaged in to obtain their livelihood?
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Some tribes were _______ and moved from one place to another.
Some tribes were _______ and moved from one place to another.
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Match the following societal characteristics with their respective types:
Match the following societal characteristics with their respective types:
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What was the title of the leader who united the Mongol and Turkish tribes?
What was the title of the leader who united the Mongol and Turkish tribes?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tribes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tribes?
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The Mongols were known primarily for their agricultural lifestyle.
The Mongols were known primarily for their agricultural lifestyle.
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The hierarchy between social classes decreased under the Delhi Sultans and the Mughals.
The hierarchy between social classes decreased under the Delhi Sultans and the Mughals.
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What regions did the Mongol Empire include at different points in time?
What regions did the Mongol Empire include at different points in time?
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What type of societies were often called tribes?
What type of societies were often called tribes?
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By 1227, Genghis Khan was the ruler of extensive __________.
By 1227, Genghis Khan was the ruler of extensive __________.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What type of society did some tribes merge with over time?
What type of society did some tribes merge with over time?
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What was a significant consequence of the Mongols' political power?
What was a significant consequence of the Mongols' political power?
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The Mongol Empire had poorly organized military and administrative systems.
The Mongol Empire had poorly organized military and administrative systems.
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What agricultural practice did the Gond tribe engage in?
What agricultural practice did the Gond tribe engage in?
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The Gond rajas retained equal social standing among all clans.
The Gond rajas retained equal social standing among all clans.
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What was the primary governing structure within the Gond kingdoms?
What was the primary governing structure within the Gond kingdoms?
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The Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga had approximately ____ villages.
The Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga had approximately ____ villages.
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What resulted from the emergence of large states in Gond society?
What resulted from the emergence of large states in Gond society?
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The power of the Delhi Sultans was increasing at the same time as large Gond kingdoms were emerging.
The power of the Delhi Sultans was increasing at the same time as large Gond kingdoms were emerging.
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Who became more influential due to land grants in the Gond society?
Who became more influential due to land grants in the Gond society?
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Study Notes
Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities
- Kingdoms rose and fell, experiencing new arts, crafts, and economic growth in towns and villages.
- Social change varied across different societies due to differing social and economic developments.
- In many parts of the subcontinent, the varna system (social hierarchy) prescribed by Brahmanas influenced the rulers of large kingdoms, leading to increased class divisions rich/poor and high/low.
- Tribal societies didn't follow the rules and rituals of the Brahmanas and weren't divided into unequal classes.
- Tribes often lived in forests, hills, deserts, or remote areas.
- Tribal members were united by kinship, and their livelihoods were diverse (agriculture, herding, or hunting and gathering).
- Tribes often combined these activities to utilize resources effectively.
- Tribes retained their freedom and cultural identity, often clashing with more powerful caste-based societies.
- Relationships between caste-based and tribal societies evolved gradually from conflict to interdependence.
- Tribal people lived in diverse regions of the subcontinent.
- Size and influence of tribes varied over time and by location.
- Some powerful tribes controlled large territories.
- Tribal people had varied livelihood strategies, including agriculture, herding, and hunting and gathering.
- Members of tribes were united by kinship bonds.
- Nomadic pastoralists moved with their animals, living on milk, and exchanged products with settled agriculturists.
- Banjaras were crucial traders, using animal caravans to transport goods (especially grain).
- The rise of Rajput clans led tribal people to gradually adopt the caste system, which caused inequality.
- Shifting cultivation was practiced by tribes such as the Gonds, involving clearing land, farming, and shifting to new areas after land fertility decline.
- Gonds lived in the vast forested region of Gondwana, establishing large kingdoms.
- Ahoms migrated to the Brahmaputra Valley and established a state from the 13th century, expanding their area politically and militarily, though they faced invasions from the south-west (Mughal invasions).
- Ahom society was divided into clans (khels) and had fewer artisan castes compared to others.
- Ahom administrative systems became centralized.
- Extensive states with well-organized administration systems emerged, leading to increased political power.
- Social change in the subcontinent involved interaction between varnas (caste system) and tribal societies.
- Variety of professions appeared and existing ones grew and spread across regions, like occupations of artisans (smiths etc.).
- Different kinds of societies evolved differently due to varied economic and social factors.
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Explore the dynamics between tribes, nomads, and settled societies throughout history. This quiz delves into social hierarchies, the varna system, and the diverse livelihoods of tribal communities. Understand how different societies influenced one another and the impact of economic growth on social structures.
