Prehistoric Cultures
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Prehistoric Cultures starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any two changes that occurred in human life during the Neolithic period.
Describe the main economic activities of Paleolithic people.
Explain the importance of fire in the life of prehistoric humans.
Explain the main difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.
Explain the role of women in Neolithic societies.
Explain why the study of prehistoric cultures is important for understanding human history.
Name any two important Neolithic sites in South India.
Name the three main divisions of the Stone Age in chronological order.
Which animal was first domesticated by Neolithic people in India? (1) Dog (2) Cow (3) Horse (4) Elephant
Which of the following best describes the lifestyle of Paleolithic people? (1) Settled farmers (2) Nomadic hunter-gatherers (3) Traders (4) Metal workers
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Neolithic Age? (1) Use of polished stone tools (2) Use of iron tools (3) Use of bronze tools (4) Use of copper tools
Which of the following is a famous Mesolithic site in Central India? (1) Bagor (2) Adamgarh (3) Mehrgarh (4) Lothal
Fill in the blank: The earliest evidence of art in India is found in the form of ________ at Bhimbetka.
Fill in the blank: The earliest evidence of domesticated animals in India is found at ________.
Fill in the blank: The main material used for making tools in the Paleolithic period was ________.
Fill in the blank: The Mesolithic period in India roughly dates from ________ BCE to ________ BCE.
True or False: The domestication of plants and animals led to the beginning of agriculture.
True or False: The invention of the wheel took place during the Neolithic Age.
True or False: The Neolithic people used only stone tools and did not know pottery.
True or False: The Neolithic period saw the beginning of weaving and spinning.
