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 Life in Town and Village 40 Flashcards |
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What is the term used for the shift from a rural lifestyle to an urban one? |
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 Urbanization |
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Which civilization is associated with the first urbanization? |
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 Indus Valley Civilization |
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Fill in the blank: The second urbanization occurred due to increased agricultural production, growth in ______, and the development of trade and commerce. |
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 Crafts |
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True or False: Sangam literature primarily focuses on religious themes. |
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 False. Sangam literature focuses on secular topics. |
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Which pottery type is associated with the second urbanization that dates from 700–200 BCE? |
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 Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) |
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Riddle: I am a tool made of iron, helping farmers to clear land and grow crops. What am I? |
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 Iron axe |
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What role did guilds play in the trade and craft sector during the second urbanization? |
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 Guilds supported members by providing raw materials, training, and help in selling products. |
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Fill in the blank: The headman in North India villages was known as ______. |
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 Gramani or grama bhojaka |
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Which text describes trade activities in important port cities of ancient India? |
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 The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea |
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True or False: Bharuch was only known for its political significance. |
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 False. Bharuch was a major port for trade with West Asia. |
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What is one of the main reasons for the emergence of urban centers during the second urbanization? |
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 Increased agricultural production |
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MCQ: Which of the following was a major port city during the second urbanization? A) Delhi B) Mathura C) Pataliputra D) Varanasi |
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 B) Mathura |
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Fill in the blank: The regular farmers in South India were known as ______. |
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 Uzhavars |
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Riddle: I was once a fishing settlement that became a major trading center linked to Rome. What am I? |
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 Arikamedu |
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What evidence supports the existence of urban centers in ancient India? |
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 Literary sources and archaeological excavations |
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True or False: The village headman collected taxes from villagers for the local government. |
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 False. The headman collected taxes for the king. |
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What types of tools helped improve agricultural output during the second urbanization? |
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 Iron tools like axes and ploughshares |
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MCQ: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the second urbanization? A) Improved drainage systems B) Religious focus in literature C) Growth in crafts D) New trade routes |
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 B) Religious focus in literature |
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Fill in the blank: The eight anthologies of Sangam literature are collectively known as ______. |
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 Ettuttokai |
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What were the main exports of Arikamedu? |
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 Textiles, glass-shell bangles, semi-precious stones |
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