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Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox Hinduism, was not widely accepted in _________.

  1. Punjab

  2. Sindh

  3. North-West Frontier province

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The rise of Rajput clans to the position of rulers set an example for the tribal people to follow. Gradually, with the support of the Brahmanas, many tribes became part of the caste system. But only the leading tribal families could join the ruling class. A large majority joined the lower jatis of caste society. On the other hand, many dominant tribes of Punjab, Sind and the North-West Frontier had adopted Islam quite early.  They continued to reject the caste system. The unequal social order, prescribed by orthodox Hinduism, was not widely accepted in these areas.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

As the _________  and the needs of society grew, people with new skills were required.

  1. Economy

  2. Boundaries

  3. Greed

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As the economy and the needs of society grew, people with new skills were required. Smaller castes, or jatis, emerged within varnas. For example, new castes appeared amongst the Brahmanas.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Identify the correct statements as per the observation of Peter Mundy about the Banjaras :
1) The Banjaras carry their household - Wife, and Children with them.
2) The Banjaras do not own their oxen.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Peter Mundy was an English trader who came to India during the early seventeenth century. He has described the Banjaras in his writings.
As per his observation, the Banjaras carried their household - wife and children with them and the Banjaras owned their own Oxen.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

As per a twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka, the ___________ deliberated on the status of Rathkaras.

  1. Brahmanas

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Shudras

  4. Vaishyas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka describes the deliberations in a sabha  of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture, building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

As per a twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka, the Brahmanas deliberated on the status of ________.

  1. Chariot makers

  2. Peasants

  3. Weavers

  4. Shepherds
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture,building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in _________, describes the deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas.

  1. Tiruchirapalli

  2. Ariyalur

  3. Chennai

  4. Cuddalore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture, building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the deliberations in a ________ of Brahmanas.

  1. Clan

  2. Sabha

  3. Community

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture, building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

As per a twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka, which of the following jobs were assigned to the Rathkaras?

  1. Chariot making

  2. Farming

  3. Serving in the army

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A twelfth-century inscription from Uyyakondan Udaiyar, in Tiruchirapalli taluka (in present-day Tamil Nadu), describes the deliberations in a sabha of Brahmanas. They deliberated on the status of a group known as rathakaras (literally, chariot makers). They laid down their occupations, which were to include architecture, building coaches and chariots, erecting gateways for temples with images in them, preparing wooden equipment used to perform sacrifices, building mandapas, making jewels for the king.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Tribes have rich and unique cultural traditions, including their own, ___________.

  1. Music

  2. Language

  3. Paintings

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal cultures are characterized by unique and distinct traditions, which encompass their specific languages, musical styles, and artistic expressions.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Where is the famous Stupa buit by King Ashoka located?

  1. Sarnath

  2. Bodh Gaya

  3. Sanchi

  4. Deorkothar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy. This stupa was originally a low structure of brick, half the diameter of the present edifice hemispherical in shape with raised terraces at the base. It was enclosed by a wooden railing and a stone umbrella at the top. This Great Stupa served as a nucleus to the large Buddhist establishment during the later period.