PRE-HISTORIC INDIA AND THE HARAPPAN CULTURE

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PRE-HISTORIC INDIA AND THE HARAPPAN CULTURE

What are the divisions of prehistoric period? Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), Neolithic (New Stone Age) and the Metal Age.
Which techniques are used to date the prehistoric period in India? Radio-carbon dating and dendro-chronology
Name the technique where date is calculated by measuring the loss of carbon in organic materials over a period of time. Radio-carbon dating
In which technique of the number of tree rings in the wood is counted to know its date? Dendro-chronology
In which areas Paleolithic sites are commonly found? Near water sources
Name the place where Paleolithic site is found in Tamilnadu. Attirampakkam near Chennai
In which pre-historic period hunter-gatherers are found? Paleolithic or Old Stone Age period
Name the hard rock that is used to make stone implements in Paleolithic age. Quartzite
Name the place where the paintings of Paleolithic age are found. Rocks at Bhimbetka
What is the period of Paleolithic age? Before 10000 B.C.
What is the period of Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age? 10000 B.C. to 6000 B.C
Name the transitional phase between the Paleolithic Age and Neolithic Age? Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
Where can the remains of Mesolithic age are found in India? Langhanj in Gujarat and Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh
Name the tiny stone artifacts found in Mesolithic age. Microliths (not more than 5 cm)
In which prehistoric period, the use of bow and arrow started? Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
In which prehistoric period, horticulture and primitive cultivation started? Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age
What is the period of Neolithic age? 6000 B.C to 4000 B.C.
Where can the Neolithic remains found in India? Kashmir valley, Chirand in Bihar, Belan valley in UP and in Deccan
Name few Neolithic sites in south India. Maski, Brahmagiri, Hallur and Kodekal in Karnataka, Paiyampalli in Tamil Nadu and Utnur in Andhra Pradesh.
In which place of TN, Neolithic sites are found? Paiyampalli
In which pre-historic age, pottery manufacture was practised? Neolithic age
In which pre-historic age, mud houses were built? Neolithic age
In which pre-historic age, wheels were used to make pottery? Neolithic age
In Neolithic age, what was used to bury the dead people? Large urns
Name the material used for making clothes in Neolithic age. Cotton and Wool
Name the metals that are used in Metal age. Copper and Bronze
What is the other name of Metal age? Chalcolithic (copper-stone) period
What are the main developments of Metal age? smelting metal ore and crafting metal artifacts
Name the period that followed Chalcolithic age. Iron Age
To which pre-historic age, Megalithic Burials is related to? Iron age of the southern peninsula
Give the meaning of megalith. Large Stone
Name the megalithic site in Andhra Pradesh? Nagarjunakonda
Name the megalithic site in Karnataka? Hallur and Maski
Name the megalithic site in Tamilnadu? Adichchanallur
Name the country where Harappa and Mohenjadaro are found now? Pakistan
What is the new name of Indus Valley Civilisation? Indus Civilisation/ Harappan Civilisation
Which is the largest of all Indus cities? Mohenjodaro (over 200 ha)
Name the stages of Harappan culture. Pre-Harappan, Early-Harappan, Mature-Harappan and Late Harappan
Where is pre-Harappan stage located? eastern Baluchistan
Which place excavation is linked to pre-Harappan culture? Mehrgarh
Which places are evidence for early-Harappan stage? Amri and Kot Diji
The excavations at Kalibangan are linked to which Harappan stage? Mature-Harappan stage
In which Harappan stage, the decline of Indus culture started? Late-Harappan stage
Which acted as emporium of trade between Harappan civilization and other parts of India and Mesopotamia? Lothal
What is the period of Mohenjadaro as estimated by Sir John Marshall in 1931? 3250 and 2750 B.C.
What is the period of Harappan culture as per Fairservis in 1956? 2000 and 1500 B.C
What is the period of Harappan culture as per D.P. Agarwal in 1964? 2300 and 1750 B.C.
Which is the salient feature of Harappan Culture? Town Planning on the lines of grid system
Name the material used for building houses in Harappan culture? Burnt bricks
Give the measurements of Great Bath of Mohenjadaro. 39 x 23 x 8 feet
Which is the largest building in Mohenjadaro? Granary (150 x 50 feet)
In which culture Bronze and copper vessels were used? Harappan culture
Name the countries where foreign trade was conducted in Harappan culture? Mesopotamia, Afghanistan and Iran.
What are the main imports of Harappan culture? Gold, copper, tin, semi-precious stones
In Harappan culture, agricultural products were exported to which country? Mesopotamia, Afghanistan and Iran.
In Harappan culture, what was used for land transport? Bullock carts and oxen
In which order the scripts were written in Harappan culture? Right to left
Name the method of writing in the reverse direction in alternative lines. Boustrophedon method
According to Parpola, what is the language of the Harappans? Dravidian
Who is the chief male and female deity of Harappans? Male: Pasupati (Proto-Siva), Female: Mother Goddess
Name the four animals that surrounds Pasupati. Elephant, Tiger, Rhinoceros and Buffalo
Name the material worn by Harappans to protect from ghosts and evil spirits. Amulets
Name the ancient port city of Harappan Culture. Lothal
Give the time period of Indus/ Harappan Civilization? 2500 BC - 1750 BC
Who were the first to produce cotton in the world? Indus
Which Indus sites were found in Afghanistan? Shatughai and Mundigaq
Name the largest site of Indus Civilization? Rakhigarhi
Give the period of Vedic Culture. 1500 BC to 600 B.C.
How many mandalas are there in Rig Veda? Ten

PRE-HISTORIC INDIA AND THE HARAPPAN CULTURE

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