Which kingdom was located in the area along Ganga's tributary in the South of Ganga ?

1

(a)

Magadha

(b)

Taxila

(c)

Burma

(d)

Calicut

Which language was earlier used by common people?

1

(a)

Gujarati

(b)

Rajasthani

(c)

Prakrit

(d)

Tamil

What do archaeologists excavate?

1

(a)

Weapons

(b)

Pots and pans

(c)

Coins and tools

(d)

All of these

The site of Koldihwa is located in :

1

(a)

Pakistan

(b)

Uttar Pradesh

(c)

Bihar

(d)

Andhra Pradesh

Chirand is located in :

1

(a)

Jammu & Kashmir

(b)

Bihar

(c)

Rajasthan

(d)

TamilNadu

The arrangement made by the people for the dead was:

1

(a)

funeral pyre

(b)

coffins

(c)

mummies

(d)

burials

Which metals were used to make ornaments?

1

(a)

Gold

(b)

Silver

(c)

Both (a) and (b)

(d)

None of these

The Vedic people are generally referred to as the

1

(a)

Brahmans

(b)

Aryans

(c)

Dasyu

(d)

Vaishyas

A popular drink __ was prepared from milk and

1

(a)

sura

(b)

ghee

(c)

butter

(d)

soma

Which of these is the oldest Veda?

1

(a)

Rigveda

(b)

Samaveda

(c)

Yajurveda

(d)

Atharvaveda

What is the meaning of AD ?

2

(a)

AD stands for two Latin words 'Anno Domini'. Its meaning is in the year of Lord (i.e., Christ).

What do you mean by inscriptions?

2

(a)

Inscriptions are writings on hard surfaces such as stone or metal

Who are historians?

2

(a)

Historians are the people who generally study about the remains of buildings, made up of stones and bricks, paintings and sculptures. They explore to find tools, weapons, ornaments and coins.

What are the different names of our country ?

2

(a)

India, Bharat, Jambudweep and Hindustan.

When did the Neolithic period begin ?

2

(a)

The word 'Neolithic' has been derived from two Greek words, 'neo' meaning 'new' and 'lithos' meaning stone. The Neolithic period began 10,000 years ago.

Where were traces of ash found?

2

(a)

Traces of ash were found in the Kurnool caves

Which was the first animal to be tamed?

2

(a)

Dog was the first animal to be tamed.

What were the main functions of the people of Harappa?

2

(a)

The people of Harappa collected fruits, caught fish and hunted wild animals like the antelope.

What do you mean by citadel?

2

(a)

Citadel was the Western part of Harappan cities which was relatively smaller but higher.

For what purposes has wheel used?

2

(a)

Wheel was used for carrying loads, drawing water, making pots and spinning thread.

What was the advantage of writing on a hard surface?

2

(a)

Discuss why it is important to study our past.

2

(a)

Which skills helped the early man to obtain mastery over his environment?

2

(a)

Answer the following questions related to stone tools used by the early man :

(i) What were these stone tools used for?
(ii) How were the stone tools made?
(iii) What is pressure flaking technique?

2

(a)

Where did the Stone Age man live?

2

(a)

Discuss the Harappan drainage system.

2

(a)

Describe the use of metals by the Harappan people.

2

(a)

Answer the following questions related to the Great Bath of Mohenjodaro :

(i) What was the use of the Great Bath ?
(ii) What materials were used in the Great Bath ?
(iii) From where was water brought into the tank?

2

(a)

Why were battles fought in past times?

2

(a)

How do historians study the literary sources?

2

(a)