Ch 3 Neolithic Flashcards
When did the Neolithic Age begin in the world context?
The New Stone Age began in 9000 B.C.
Example sentence: The Neolithic Age began with the introduction of agriculture and settled communities.
Where is the only Neolithic settlement in the Indian subcontinent attributed to 7000 B.C. located?
The only Neolithic settlement in the Indian subcontinent attributed to 7000 B.C. lies in Mehrgarh, Baluchistan, a province of Pakistan.
Additional information: Mehrgarh is known for its advanced agricultural practices and pottery.
When did the Neolithic Age begin in India?
Neolithic Age in India is not earlier than 6000 B.C. and in some places in South and Eastern India, it is as late as 1000 B.C.
Example sentence: The Neolithic Age in India marked the transition from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture.
What are the chief characteristic features of Neolithic culture?
The chief characteristic features of the Neolithic culture are the practice of agriculture, domestication of animals, polishing of stone tools, and the manufacturing of pottery.
Additional information: Neolithic cultures are known for their development of settled communities and advanced tool-making techniques.
What technological advancements were seen in the Neolithic Age?
There was a great improvement in technology of making tools and other equipments used by man. Stone tools were now polished, and these polished axes were found to be more effective tools for hunting and cutting trees. Mud brick houses were built instead of grass huts. Neolithic people knew about making fire and making pottery, first by hand and then by potters wheel. They also painted and decorated their pottery.
Example sentence: The Neolithic Age saw significant advancements in tool-making, housing construction, and pottery production.
What was pottery used for in the Neolithic Age?
Pottery was used for cooking as well as storage of food grains.
Example: Clay pots were used to cook food and store grains.
What were large urns used for in the Neolithic Age?
Large urns were used as coffins for the burial of the dead.
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What crops were cultivated in different areas during the Neolithic Age?
Wheat, barley, rice, millet were cultivated in different areas at different points of time.
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What were Neolithic sites in Allahabad district noted for?
Neolithic sites in Allahabad district are noted for the cultivation of rice in the sixth millennium RC.
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What animals were widely domesticated in the Neolithic Age?
Domestication of sheep, goats and cattle was widely prevalent.
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How were cattle used in the Neolithic Age?
Cattle were used for cultivation and for transport.
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What materials were used for making clothes in the Neolithic Age?
The people of Neolithic Age used clothes made of cotton and wool.
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