Which language was earlier used by common people?

Most of the rock shelters were close to

Hunter-gatherers used various types of tools made of:

Which of the following is not a way of storing food grains in the past?

Who were excluded from many rituals?

Ashvamedh was

 In which language Buddha taught ordinary people?

What did people provide to Mauryan officials?

The iron pillar is situated at :

Name one of the famous thinkers of the Jainas? 

Discuss why it is important to study our past.

List the skills and knowledge that were required in hunter-gatherer communities.

Which groups of people were involved in transplanting activity in agriculture?

What functions were performed by the Rajas of Sangha?

Who could join the Sanghas?

Why were the cities of Taxila and Ujjain important?

What is the use of ring wells?

Who was Samudragupta?

What do you know about Prashasti?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
"A fisherman found a precious ring which the king had given to Shankuntala, but which had been accidentally swallowed by a fish. When he went to the place with it, the gatemen accused him of theft and the chief police officer was rather rude. However, the king was happy when he saw the ring and sent reward for the fisherman. Then, the police officer and the gateman decided to take a share of the reward, and went along with the fisherman to have a drink."
(i) This story is fisherman is found in which play?
(ii) Who wrote this story?
(iii) What is the name of the king mentioned in this story?
(iv) What was the reaction of the king when he saw the ring?

Why did hunter-gatherers move from place to place? Give at least four reasons.

What are the activities of the members of a tribe?

Describe the architecture and the rituals offered in the Great Bath.

How has Megasthenes described the emperor's appearance in public?

Explain the main features of Arikamedu settlement.

How do we find out about early cities of the sub-continent? 

'Each of these pilgrims left an account of his journey'. Discuss.

Give an account of the beginning of Bhakti.

Describe some of the main achievements of the Pallavas and the Chalukyas.

Who was Pulakeshin II? Mention his main achievements, as describes his prashasti?