What is the primary characteristic of tribal communities?

They have their own languages, territories, cultures, and laws.

Riddle: I am a group of people who share resources and treat all members equally, regardless of wealth. Who am I?

A tribal community

True or False: The Banjaras primarily lived sedentary lives and did not move from place to place.

False. The Banjaras lived a nomadic lifestyle, constantly moving and trading.

Fill in the blank: The _____ were known for their trading activities and traveled with large groups called tandas.

Banjaras

Which tribe is mentioned in the Akbarnama?

The Gonds

What type of cultivation involves clearing land, burning trees, and sowing seeds in the ashes?

Jhum cultivation

True or False: Most tribes in India during the medieval period had extensive written records of their history.

False. Most tribes preserved customs orally without written records.

Fill in the blank: The Ahoms ruled parts of Assam for nearly _____ years.

600

Which tribe is associated with the historical region of Gondwana?

The Gonds

What is the primary occupation of the Kotas of the Nilgiris?

They are artisans who make and sell craftwork.

Riddle: I come from the hills and am known for my strength in trade, often moving in large groups. What tribe am I?

Banjaras

Fill in the blank: The Gonds practiced _____ cultivation, allowing them to shift settlements periodically.

Jhum

Which tribe in Punjab formed powerful chiefdoms during the medieval period?

The Khokhars and Ghakkars

True or False: The Ahoms were originally from the Brahmaputra valley.

False. The Ahoms are of Shan origin and moved to the Brahmaputra valley.

What was the name of the first ruler of the Ahoms?

Sukaphaa

Fill in the blank: The _____ were known for their large kingdoms and rich culture that included art and literature.

Ahoms

What role did the Pardhans play in Gond society?

They recorded Gond history orally, often in songs.

Which tribe traditionally worshipped Jagannath as a deity?

A tribal group that absorbed into Hinduism.

Riddle: I am a tribe that was originally hunter-gatherers, but many of my people became zamindars. Who am I?

The Bhils

What was a significant factor that led some tribes to join the caste system during the early medieval period?

The formation of new kingdoms.