Class VII Quarterly Test

What does material culture refers to ?

• Non-physical concepts within a culture

• Physical artifacts, resources, and spaces used by people to define their culture

• Oral traditions and storytelling practices

• Social norms and customs

Which terms were initially used to define periods based on the materials of artifacts?

• Mesolithic and Paleolithic

• Bronze and Iron

• Neolithic and Bronze

• Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages

What is characteristic of an oral culture?

• Written records and manuscripts

• Transmission of knowledge through speech or song

• Use of digital technology for communication

• Preservation of cultural material in physical artifacts

Why are oral cultures like that of Bhutan considered important?

• Due to their reliance on written records for preservation

• Because of their continuous existence without disruptions

• Because of their frequent experiences of colonization and wars

• Because of their preference for digital forms of communication

What are some common features shared by civilizations?

• Nomadic lifestyles and hunting-gathering as the primary means of livelihood

• Practice of agriculture, establishment of laws, and development of religious rituals

• Preference for isolation and avoidance of social organization

• Dependence on a single central authority for all decision-making

What led to the development of different dialectic groups according to the passage?

• Lack of communication and trade between valleys

• Formation of social clans ruled by chieftains

• Geographical barriers isolating different regions

• Adoption of a universal language by all inhabitants

Which of the following is an example of tangible heritage?

• Traditional knowledge

• Social beliefs and practices

• Dzongs

• Oral traditions

Which historical figure  contributed to the advancement of Bhutanese zorig heritage by building iron chain bridges?

• Khandro Sonam Pelzom

• Drubthob Thangtong Gyalpo

• Terton Pema Lingpa

• Phajo Drukgom Zhigpo

What is the meaning of the Greek word "historia" from which the word "history" is derived?

• Storytelling

• Finding the truth or collecting information

• Recording events in chronological order

• Analyzing past events

Which period of history was the focus primarily on socio-cultural and political aspects of rulers and dynasties?

• Ancient period

• Medieval period

• Modern period

• Post-modern period