Many of the cities that developed from about 2500

years ago were capitals of the (a)   -

In many cities (a)   have found rows of pots, or

ceramic rings arranged one on top of the other.

The earliest coins which were in use for about (a)  

were punch marked coins.

The use of iron began in the subcontinent around

(a)   years ago.

Some of the largest collections of iron tools and

weapons were found in the (a)  

While new tools and the system of (a)   increased

production, irrigation was also used.

Some of the earliest works in Tamil, known as (a)  

were composed around 2300 years ago.

(a)   has been an important settlement for more

than 2500 years.

Around 2000 years ago, Mathura became the

second capital of the (a)  

Mathura was also a religious centre-there were

Budhist ________________ , Jain __________________ and it was an important centre for the worship of______________

(a)  

Many crafts persons and merchants now formed

associations known as (a)  

(a)   was a coastal settlement where ships

unloaded goods from distant lands.

What are Jatakas ?

What do you mean by Shrenis ?

Who were Grihaptis ?

What is a port?

What is a city ?

Which metals were used to make punch marked

coins ?

Name the different means of irrigation that were built around 2500 years ago.

How were sculptures used by people ?