Prehistoric Cultures
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Prehistoric Cultures starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the burial practices of Neolithic people at Burzahom.
Describe the main economic activities of Chalcolithic people in India.
Describe the significance of Bhimbetka caves in the study of prehistoric cultures in India.
Describe the social organization of Neolithic communities in India.
Discuss the main features of Chalcolithic cultures in India.
Discuss the significance of the site of Mehrgarh in the context of prehistoric India.
Explain the importance of rock art in understanding prehistoric cultures.
Explain the importance of the discovery of microliths in understanding Mesolithic cultures.
The earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent comes from which site? (1) Mehrgarh (2) Bhimbetka (3) Hallur (4) Chirand
Which of the following is a Chalcolithic site in India? (1) Inamgaon (2) Burzahom (3) Bhimbetka (4) Hallur
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Neolithic settlements? (1) Use of copper tools (2) Rock paintings (3) Pottery making (4) Iron implements
Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the Mesolithic period? (1) Use of microliths (2) Use of bronze (3) Urban settlements (4) Writing system
Fill in the blank: The ________ period is also known as the Copper-Stone Age.
Fill in the blank: The domestication of plants and animals led to the development of ________ settlements.
Fill in the blank: The technique of making tools by striking flakes from a core is called ________ technology.
Fill in the blank: The term 'microliths' refers to _________.
True or False: The Chalcolithic period is marked by the use of both stone and copper tools.
True or False: The earliest pottery in India is associated with the Mesolithic period.
True or False: The Mesolithic period in India is dated roughly between 10,000 BCE and 6,000 BCE.
True or False: The Neolithic Age is also known as the New Stone Age.
