Neolithic Age Flashcards
1
Q
When did New stone age begin?
A
9000 BC
2
Q
When did New stone age start in India?
A
7000 BC
3
Q
Earliest Neolithic site in India?
A
Mehargarh, Baluchistan, Pakistan
(Bank of Bolan River; Kochi Plain)
4
Q
Which area is known as Bread basket of Balochistan?
A
Mehargarh
5
Q
Why is Mehrgarh considered important?
A
- Largest neolithic settlement between Indus and Mediterranean
- Granaries - wheat, barley
- Painted pottery
- Domestication of animals - cattle, sheep, goat
5, Graves - Buried with dogs and pottery
6
Q
How old are neolithic sites of south India?
A
2500 bc - 1000 bc
7
Q
Tools of neolithic age?
A
polished stone tools
8
Q
Based on type of axes found the settlements can be categorized into?
A
- North-western: Rectangular with curved cutting Edge
- North-eastern: Polished stone with curved cutting edge; shouldered hoes
- Southern: Axes with oval sides and pointed butt
