Ancient Civilizations: Prehistoric Period and Stone Age Evidence
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Q1.
What is the period called for which no written historical account is available?
Historical Period
Prehistoric Period
Medieval Period
Modern Period
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Answer: B. Prehistoric Period
Prehistoric period refers to the time for which no written historical records are available, such as the Stone Age.
Q2.
How many main divisions does the Prehistoric period have?
Two
Three
Four
Five
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Answer: B. Three
The Prehistoric period is mainly divided into three parts: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
Q3.
What is the time period of the Paleolithic Age?
5,000,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE
10,000 BCE to 5,000 BCE
5,000 BCE to 1,000 BCE
1,000 BCE to 500 CE
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Answer: A. 5,000,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE
The Paleolithic Age spans from 5,000,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE, representing the earliest period of human cultural development.
Q4.
Who first discovered Stone Age civilization and culture in India?
Alexander Cunningham
Robert Bruce Foote
John Marshall
Mortimer Wheeler
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Answer: B. Robert Bruce Foote
Robert Bruce Foote first discovered Stone Age civilization and culture in India in 1863.
Q5.
In which year did Robert Bruce Foote discover Stone Age culture in India?
1861
1863
1865
1867
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Answer: B. 1863
Robert Bruce Foote discovered Stone Age culture in India in 1863, marking the beginning of prehistoric archaeology in India.
Q6.
Which of the following is an example of the Prehistoric period?
Mauryan Period
Gupta Period
Stone Age
Mughal Period
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Answer: C. Stone Age
Stone Age is an example of the Prehistoric period as no written records are available from this time.
Q7.
What are the three main divisions of the Stone Age?
Old, Middle, New Stone Age
Early, Medieval, Late Stone Age
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Stone Age
Lower, Upper, Final Stone Age
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Answer: A. Old, Middle, New Stone Age
The Stone Age is divided into three main periods: Paleolithic (Old Stone Age), Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age), and Neolithic (New Stone Age).
Q8.
Which period is also known as the Old Stone Age?
Mesolithic Period
Neolithic Period
Paleolithic Period
Chalcolithic Period
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Answer: C. Paleolithic Period
The Paleolithic Period is also known as the Old Stone Age, characterized by the use of crude stone tools.
Q9.
What is the alternative name for Neolithic Period?
Middle Stone Age
Old Stone Age
New Stone Age
Bronze Age
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Answer: C. New Stone Age
The Neolithic Period is also called the New Stone Age or Uttara Pashan Kaal, characterized by polished stone tools and agriculture.
Q10.
The study of prehistoric periods is based on which type of evidence?
Written records and inscriptions
Archaeological remains and artifacts
Literary texts and manuscripts
Coins and seals
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Answer: B. Archaeological remains and artifacts
The study of prehistoric periods is based on archaeological remains and artifacts since no written records are available from these times.
