Free Printable I CIA-HistoryofAncientandEarly MedievalIndia-Prehistoryto 1206 C

1.

Which of the following is considered an archaeological source?

a)

a) Ancient Manuscripts

b)

b) Literary Works

c)

c) Coins

d)

d) Oral Traditions

2.

Fill in the blanks

Urbanization is a global trend, with more people moving to cities than ever before. Cities offer opportunities for economic advancement, cultural experiences, and a diverse range of services and amenities. The concentration of people in urban areas brings both …………………. and ………………………...

Choose the correct option:

a)

a) Benefits, challenges

b)

b) Services, challenges

c)

c) Opportunities, services

d)

d) None of these

3.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for which type of urban planning?

a)

a) Radial City Layout

b)

b) Grid Layout

c)

c) Circular Layout

d)

d) Random Layout

4.

Assertion(A): The Vedic Period is considered the earliest

civilization in Indian history of which we have

written records.

Reason(R): The history of the Vedic period is based mainly on the

Vedic texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Epics.

a)

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

c) A is true, but R is false.

d)

d) A is false, but R is true.

5.

Identify the picture. Select the appropriate response from the following list:

a)

a) Archaeological Site

b)

b) Holy Place

c)

c) Memorial Mahal

d)

d) None of these

6.

Choose the correct answer from the following:

The Harappan civilization was one of the earliest examples of ......................... in the world,

with well-planned cities and advanced infrastructure.

a)

a) Ruralism

b)

b) Urbanism

c)

c) Centralism

d)

d) None of these

7.

Match the following;

(i) Adichanallur - Madurai

(ii) Keeladi - Tirunelveli district

(iii) Kondagai - Thanjavur district

(iv) Sivagalai - Salem districtstrict

a)

a) ii, i, iv, iii

b)

b) ii, i, iii, iv

c)

c) iii, i, iv, ii

d)

d) ii,iii, iv, i

8.

Fill in the blanks

.................................. were made of various materials, including steatite, terracotta,

and copper, and often featured intricate designs.

a)

a) Seals

b)

b) Script

c)

c) Cions

d)

d) None of these

9.

Which of the following statements best describes a republic?

(i) Supreme power is held by a monarch and inherited by lineage.
(ii) Supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected head of state.

a)

a) Only i

b)

b) Only ii

c)

c) Both i and ii

d)

d) None of these

10.

True or False ;

As agricultural productivity increased, populations grew, leading to the emergence of larger

urban centers and powerful kingdoms.

(a)

11.

The term "Mahajanapada" refers to:

a)

a) Small villages

b)

b) Large urban settlements

c)

c) Large kingdoms

d)

d) A type of monarchy

12.

Which of the following Aryan texts is considered the oldest and forms the foundation of Vedic knowledge?

a)

a) Rig Veda

b)

b) Sama Veda

c)

c) Yajur Veda

d)

d) Atharva Veda

13.

Match the following

1. Palaeolithic - New stone
2.Mesolithic - Middle stone
3.Neolithi - Old stone

a)

a) ii,i,iii

b)

b) i,ii,iii

c)

c) iii,ii,i

d)

d) iii,i,ii

14.

True or False

The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Indus River Valley from the 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE.

(a)

15.

Choose the correct answer

Adichanallur is an important archaeological site located in which Indian state?

a)

a) Kerala

b)

b) Tamil Nadu

c)

c) Karnataka

d)

d) Andhra Pradesh

16.

Which type of ancient objects have NOT been found at Adichanallur?

a)

a) Burial urns

b)

b) Pottery

c)

c) Bronze implements

d)

d) Stone sculptures

17.

Who meditated under the Bodhi Tree and attained enlightenment?

a)

a) Mahavira

b)

b) Ashoka

c)

c) Siddhartha Gautama

d)

d) Adi Shankara

18.

Bodh Gaya is located in which present-day Indian state?

a)

a) Uttar Pradesh

b)

b) Bihar

c)

c) Madhya Pradesh

d)

d) West Bengal

19.

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?

a)

a) Ashoka

b)

b) Bindusara

c)

c) Chandragupta Maurya

d)

d) Kanishka

20.

What was the key objective of Ashoka's policy of Dhamma?

a)

a) Expansion of territory

b)

b) Promotion of social welfare and harmony

c)

c)Militarization

d)

d) Trade enhancement

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