CBSE Class 9 Social Science Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. Humans lived on Earth before the beginning of civilisation by:

A living as hunter-gatherers B building large cities C using advanced technology D forming complex governments

2. Humans communicated before writing was invented by:

A using spoken language and gestures B sending emails C writing letters D using telephones

3. Archaeology is helpful in understanding our past because it:

A provides evidence about ancient cultures and civilizations. B predicts future events based on artifacts. C creates myths and legends about history. D focuses only on modern technology.

4. Early civilisations interacted with each other through which of the following methods?

A Trade and exchange of goods B Isolation and avoidance C Only through warfare D By ignoring each other's existence

5. The Harappan script on seals has not yet been deciphered because:Which of the following is the main reason for this?

A There is no bilingual inscription to help decode the script. B The script is written in Sanskrit, which is difficult to read. C The seals were destroyed, so no script remains. D The script uses only numbers and no letters.

6. The significance of the Brahmi script in Indian history is:

A It was the earliest writing system used in ancient India, forming the basis for many later scripts. B It was used exclusively for religious texts in South India. C It was developed during the Mughal period for administrative purposes. D It was the script used for Sanskrit literature only.

7. According to the table 'The Invention of Writing: Before and After', what percentage of human history falls under the period before the invention of writing?

A Less than 1% B More than 99% C Exactly 50% D None of the above

8. According to the table 'The Invention of Writing: Before and After', what are the main sources for reconstructing people's ways of living before the invention of writing?

A Written documents B Material remains and written documents C Tools, implements, and artefacts D Oral stories

9. According to the table 'The Invention of Writing: Before and After', it is generally difficult to understand the thoughts and ideas of people before the invention of writing.

A True B False

10. Fill in the blank: According to the table 'The Invention of Writing: Before and After', dating events and cultures is only ______ before the invention of writing.

A approximate B precise C impossible D irrelevant