Prehistoric Age (Early History)

Question 1

What are the three main categories of history?

Answer 1

Pre-history, Proto-history, History

Question 2

What period does pre-history cover?

Answer 2

The time before writing was invented

Question 3

What are the three Stone Ages that represent pre-history?

Answer 3

Old Stone Age, Middle Stone Age, New Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic)

Question 4

What is proto-history?

Answer 4

A period between pre-history and history where writing existed but hasn’t been deciphered

Question 5

Why is the Harappan civilization considered proto-historic?

Answer 5

Its script hasn’t been deciphered, but it’s mentioned in Mesopotamian writings

Question 6

What era did the Vedic civilization belong to?

Answer 6

1500-600 BC

Question 7

What type of literary tradition did the Vedic civilization have?

Answer 7

Oral

Question 8

What source materials are used to study history?

Answer 8

Written documents and archaeological evidence

Question 9

What are the three main categories of the Indian Stone Age?

Answer 9

Old Stone Age (Paleolithic), Middle Stone Age (Mesolithic), New Stone Age (Neolithic)

Question 10

What tools were used during the Old Stone Age?

Answer 10

Simple stone tools such as handaxes and choppers

Question 11

What tools were used during the Old Stone Age?

Answer 11

Simple stone tools such as handaxes and choppers