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Socio-Economic and Religious Landscape of Prehistoric Andhra Pradesh

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1. What Were the Socio-Economic Conditions During Prehistory? Prehistoric Andhra Pradesh , like other regions of India, marks the early phase of human development that preceded written records. This era is largely understood through archaeological excavations, fossil records, and various stone tools discovered at different sites across the region. The socio-economic conditions during this period were shaped by a combination of hunting-gathering practices, the discovery of agriculture, and the gradual evolution of settled communities. The Paleolithic period , which dates from around 2 million years ago, saw early humans in Andhra Pradesh primarily engage in hunting and gathering. These people relied on wild animals and plants for sustenance. Evidence of their existence is found in the form of crude stone tools and animal bones at sites like the Bhimbetka caves, though many of these early communities lived in temporary shelters, migrating according to seasonal changes. By the Mesolithic ...
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Unlocking Andhra's Ancient Secrets: The Untold Story of Pre-Historic Cultures!

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Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh : Pre-Historic Cultures - Archaeological Findings and Evidence . These questions are designed to test in-depth knowledge and analytical skills.   Questions Which of the following sites in Andhra Pradesh is associated with the Neolithic period? a) Amaravati b) Nagarjunakonda c) Budihal d) Kurnool Caves Answer:  c) Budihal Explanation:  Budihal in Andhra Pradesh is a significant Neolithic site where evidence of early agricultural practices and animal domestication has been found. The Paleolithic tools found in Andhra Pradesh are primarily made of which material? a) Bronze b) Iron c) Stone d) Copper Answer:  c) Stone Explanation:  Paleolithic tools were predominantly made of stone, as this period is characterized by the use of stone tools. Which of the following is a prominent Mesolithic site in Andhra P...
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Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz

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Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz 1. What is the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea? A religious text from ancient Greece A geographical treatise from ancient Rome A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE A historical novel from ancient Egypt 2. In which language was the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea originally written? Latin Greek Sanskrit Aramaic 3. Which sea does the term "Erythraean Sea" refer to in the context of the Periplus? The Red Sea The Mediterranean Sea ...
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Quiz - The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

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Ancient History for APPSC What is the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea? a) A religious text from ancient Greece b) A geographical treatise from ancient Rome c) A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE d) A historical novel from ancient Egypt In which language was the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea originally written? a) Latin b) Greek c) Sanskrit d) Aramaic Which sea does the term "Erythraean Sea" refer to in the context of the Periplus? a) The Red Sea b) The Mediterranean Sea c) The Black Sea d) The Arabian Sea The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea primarily describes which type of activities? a) Agricultural practices b) Trade and navigation routes c) Military campaigns d) Religious ceremonies Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea? a) East Africa b) The Arabian Peninsula c) South India d) Northern Europe The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an important source of historical information about ancient trade between whi...
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The Mauryan Empire

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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka the Great Bindusara Samudragupta During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist? 6th century BC 3rd century BC 2nd century AD 5th century AD What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire? Pataliputra Taxila Ujjain Vaishali Who was the famous Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism and spread it across the empire? Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka the Great Kanishka Which battle marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire's expansion under Chandragupta Maurya? Battle of Kalinga Battle of Hydaspes Battle of Panipat Battle of Plassey Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of his visit to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya? Herodotus Megasthenes A...
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Quiz: Kalinga Empire

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When did the Kalinga Empire flourish? 3rd century BC to 1st century AD 5th century AD to 8th century AD 10th century AD to 12th century AD 15th century AD to 17th century AD Who was the founder of the Kalinga Empire? Kharavela Ashoka Raja Raja Chola Samudragupta Which ancient Indian text provides information about the Kalinga Empire? Arthashastra Ramayana Mahabharata Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Which city served as the capital of the Kalinga Empire? Kalinganagara Pataliputra Kushinagar Hastinapura What was the primary religion followed by the people of the Kalinga Empire? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Which emperor of the Maurya dynasty invaded the Kalinga Empire? Ashoka Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Samudragupta What was th...
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[Quiz] Rashtrakuta Dynasty

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Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Dantidurga Govinda III Krishna III Amoghavarsha I Which kingdom did the Rashtrakutas overthrow to establish their rule? Pallava Kingdom Chalukya Kingdom Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Under which ruler did the Rashtrakutas reach the peak of their power? Indra III Dhruva Dharavarsha Amoghavarsha I Krishna III Which famous poet was a patron of the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I? Kalidasa Valmiki Bhavabhuti Pampa What was the capital city of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Hampi Badami Ellora Malkhed Which religion did the Rashtrakutas predominantly follow? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Who built the famous rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora ? Amoghavarsha I Dantidurga ...
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