Punch marked coins were made of

1

(a)

silver

(b)

gold

(c)

tin

(d)

ivory

Which of the following religions is related to Jataka?

1

(a)

Jaina

(b)

Buddhism

(c)

Hindu

(d)

Christian

The palaces of early cities (2500 years ago) did not survive because they were made of

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(a)

wood

(b)

iron

(c)

mud brick

(d)

Both 'a' and 'c'

In South India the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas ruled between

1

(a)

2500 and 2000 years ago

(b)

2200 and 1800 years ago

(c)

3500 and 3000 years ago

(d)

3000 and 2000 years ago

Dyeing vats were used to dye:

1

(a)

Paper

(b)

Candles

(c)

Cloth

(d)

None of these

The grama bhojaka often got his land cultivated by the___________

1

(a)

slaves and hired workers

 Most grihapatis were _________________landowners.

1

(a)

smaller

The largest collections of _____________and weapons were found in the _________burials.

1

(a)

iron tools, megalithic

Uzhavar were ordinary ______________

1

(a)

plough men

Landless labourers were known as ________________

1

(a)

kadaisiyar

In many cities _____ have found rows of pots, or ceramic rings arranged one on top of the other.

1

(a)

Archaeologists

The use of iron began in the subcontinent around _____ years ago.

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(a)

3000

Some of the earliest works in Tamil, known as ______ were composed around 2300 years ago.

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(a)

Sangam literature

Many crafts persons and merchants now formed associations known as ______

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(a)

Shrenis

_______ was a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands.

1

(a)

Arikamedu.

List the craftspersons in most of villages.

2

(a)

In most villages there were also some crafts persons such as the blacksmiths, potters, carpenters and weavers.

What were the uses of the sculptures?

2

(a)

Sculptures were used to decorate railings, pillars and gateways of buildings that were visited by people.

How did the dasa karmakaras earn a living?

2

(a)

The dasa karmakaras did not own land and they used to work on the fields owned by others.

What do you mean by Shrenis?

2

(a)

Associations of crafts persons and merchants were known as Shrenis.

Which metals were used to make punch marked coins?

2

(a)

Silver or copper.

If you have seen craftspersons at work, describe in a short paragraph what they do. (Hint: how do they get the raw materials, what kind of equipment do they use, how do they work, what happens to the finished product.

3

(a)

What is the Sangam literature and when were they composed?

3

(a)

What are ring wells?

3

(a)

What is the use of ring wells?

3

(a)

Explain the main features of Arikamedu settlement.

3

(a)

What type of life was there in villages and towns?

5

(a)