_______ is genetically closest to humans

The period called_______ marks the beginning of agriculture and animal domestication.

Direct ancestor of modern man was ______.

The ______was a formative period and the foundation for the Sangam Age.

______ are tools used for scraping the surfaces

The Sumerian system of writing

________is an ornament made in precious stone where images are carved on the surface.  

(i) Bullion means precious metal available in the form of ingots. (correct)
(ii) Punch-marked coins are the earliest coins used in India. (correct).
(iii) Non-Tamil literary sources also offer information on early Tamil society. (correct)
(iv) Millets were cultivated in the wet lands (incorrect)

Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.

The northern India extended from the Kabul Valley in the north to the Godavari in the south witnessed the rise of Sixteen States

The account which throws light on Mauryan polity and society

_______ said that wisdom grows from the family.

The doctrines and rituals of the Zoroastrians have much similarity to those of the _______.

(i) Monastries and temples served the purpose imparting-education.
(ii) Nalanda was a great monastry built by the Magadha empire.
(iii) Nalanda became the most renowned seat of learning.
(iv) Fees were charged to the students.

The methods and techniques involved in the production of stone tools are called ________ technology

The earliest tools made by human ancestors are found in ______in Kenya

Rice was probably cultivated in India and China around _______(or) even earlier

The early form of writing of the Egyptians is known as _______.

_______ refers to systematically digging a site to recover material evidence for exploring societies of the past.

________ is the study of the of theby interpretation of the material cultural remains.

The Silappathikaram speaks about _______ who built a temple for Kannagi.

________ is a collection of sacred literature of different epochs, containing prayers, confessions and myths

The place where Buddha attained enlightenment has been built into the Mahabodhi temple that still exists in _______

Chandragupta's minister Chanakya is credited with a book titled ______

a) Among the great Apes Orang-utan is genetically the closest to humans.
b) The ancestors to humans were called Hominins and their origins have been traced to Africa.
c) Flake is a small chip that has flaking on both sides.
d) Acheulian is the main block of stone from which small chips are flaked by using a hammer stone.

a) The Cheras ruled over Kaveri delta and their capital was Uraiyur.
b) The Maangulam Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions mention the King Karikalan.
c) The terms Vanikan and Nigama appear in Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions were different types of merchants.
d) Salt merchants were called Vanikars and they travelled in bullock carts along with their family.

Examine the tool making technical skills of lower Palaeolithic people.

Who proposed the idea of the Three Age system?

The Indus civilisation is known as Harappan civilisation rather than Indus. Why?

What do you know about the Hero stones of the Post-Sangam Age?

What do you know about Muvendbar?

Overseas interactions brought glory to ancient Tamilagam. Give examples in support.

The invention of smelting of Iron transformed both production and warfare- Justify.

Earliest Lithic Assemblages of Human ancestors
a) Where are Acheulian tools are reported to have beep found in Karnataka and in Madhya Pradesh?
(b) What is meant by Lithic Technology
(c) What are Biface tools?
(d) Name a few stone tools used by the human ancestors

Features of Egyptian Civilization:
1. Who built the pyramids and why?
2. What is the process of mummification?
3. What is the belief system of ancient Egyptians?
4. What is the importance of great sphinx?

Tholkappiam.
(i) What is the earliest written work on Tamil grammar?
(ii) To whom did it attribute?
(iii) What does the third section of Tholkappiam describe?
(iv) Mention the oldest among the Tamil Texts.

Zoroastrianism
(a) Who was the founder?
(b) Name the God he proclaimed.
(c) What did Zoroaster teach?
(d) What was the highest form of worship?

The history of humans is closely related to the history of the earth. Elucidate.

Discuss the Neolithic culture in Tamilnadu

Explain the "Archaeological sites".

Explain the teachings of Lao- Tse (Taoism).