History Practice Quiz 264

Q1.According to Timeline 1, when did the Early Historic period begin?

A. 1000 BCE B. 600 BCE C. 400 CE D. 2600 BCE

Q2.Who began archaeogenetic research at Rakhigarhi in 2013?

A. R.S. Bisht B. Amrendra Nath C. Vasant Shinde D. M.R. Mughal

Q3.Which period in early Indian archaeology is dated to 12,000 BP?

A. Mesolithic B. Neolithic C. Upper Palaeolithic D. Chalcolithic

Q4.What is the title of the chapter from which this source text is taken?

A. Bricks, Beads and Bones B. The Indus Civilization C. Origins of a Civilization D. Understanding Harappa

Q5.Which of the following books is recommended for further reading on the Harappan civilisation in the source text?

A. Origins of a Civilization by Raymond and Bridget Allchin B. The Story of India by Michael Wood C. Early India by Romila Thapar D. The Wonder That Was India by A.L. Basham

Q6.Which website is suggested for more information on the Harappan civilisation?

A. http://www.harappa.com/har/harres0.html B. http://www.indusvalley.com C. http://www.ancientindia.org D. http://www.harappancivilization.in

Q7.What is the year of reprint mentioned in the source text?

A. 2026-27 B. 2025-26 C. 2027-28 D. 2024-25

Q8.What is the title of Ibn Battuta's travel book?

A. Rihla B. Sahara C. Al-Muqaddimah D. The Travels

Q9.Which of the following incidents happened to Ibn Battuta while travelling from Multan to Delhi?

A. His caravan was attacked by highway robbers and many fellow travellers were killed B. He was welcomed by the local ruler who offered him a safe escort C. He completed the journey without any injury or loss of life D. He was forced to abandon his caravan and continue on foot

Q10.Which traveller from Herat provided a description of the city of Vijayanagara in the fifteenth century?

A. Al-Biruni B. Ibn Battuta C. François Bernier D. Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi

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History Practice Quiz 264