Prehistoric Cultures
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Prehistoric Cultures starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any one method used by archaeologists to study prehistoric cultures.
Describe the main features of Neolithic houses.
Explain the importance of fire in prehistoric times.
Explain the term 'microliths'.
Explain why the study of prehistoric cultures is important for understanding human history.
Name any two materials, other than stone, used by prehistoric people to make tools.
Name any two tools used by prehistoric humans during the Palaeolithic Age.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'Archaeologists discovered a prehistoric site where they found circular huts, stone tools, and evidence of domesticated animals. Pottery was also found, some of which was decorated. Based on these findings, which prehistoric period does this site most likely belong to?' (1) Palaeolithic Age (2) Mesolithic Age (3) Neolithic Age (4) Iron Age
The earliest evidence of human life in India is found at which site? (1) Bhimbetka (2) Mehrgarh (3) Lothal (4) Harappa
The Stone Age is divided into how many main periods? (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four (4) Five
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Mesolithic Age? (1) Use of microliths (2) Use of iron tools (3) Use of pottery (4) Use of copper tools
Which of the following is a famous Mesolithic site in India? (1) Bagor (2) Harappa (3) Mohenjo-daro (4) Dholavira
Fill in the blank: The ________ Age is also known as the Old Stone Age.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Age is known for the use of polished stone tools.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Age marks the transition from hunting-gathering to food production.
Fill in the blank: The discovery of ________ led to the development of settled life in the Neolithic Age.
True or False: Prehistoric people had no knowledge of pottery.
True or False: Prehistoric people used both stone and metal tools from the beginning.
True or False: The Mesolithic Age is also called the Middle Stone Age.
True or False: The Palaeolithic Age people lived in permanent houses.
