CBSE Class 9 Social Science Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation (Class 9 NCERT New) Quiz 4

1. Fill in the blank: The Mesolithic period was a transitional phase between hunting-gathering and agriculture, marked by the

A use of microlithic (tiny stone) tools; a transitional phase between hunting-gathering and agriculture B invention of iron tools and weapons C development of written scripts D rise of large urban civilizations

2. Fill in the blank: The Neolithic (New Stone Age) period saw a

A shift from hunting-gathering to agriculture and settled life; domestication of animals and use of polished stone tools B rise of large empires and written language C development of iron tools and weapons D invention of the wheel and steam engine

3. Fill in the blank: The Chalcolithic (Copper and Stone Age) period was marked by the

A use of copper along with stone tools; early metallurgy (extraction and shaping of metal objects or artefacts) B exclusive use of stone tools without any metals C introduction of iron tools and weapons D development of advanced writing systems

4. Fill in the blank: The Bronze Age was characterized by the development of bronze metallurgy, expansion of trade, towns, and early civilizations.

A development of bronze metallurgy (mixing copper and tin to make bronze); expansion of trade, towns, and early civilizations B invention of iron tools and weapons; rise of feudal societies C discovery of electricity and industrialization D spread of democracy and modern technology

5. Fill in the blank: The Iron Age saw the __________.

A widespread use of iron metallurgy (smelting and working iron); stronger tools and weapons; more advanced societies B decline of metalworking and simpler tools C exclusive use of bronze for tools and weapons D rise of stone tools and primitive societies

6. What are the three stages of the Stone Age?

A Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic B Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Copper Age C Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous D Ancient, Medieval, and Modern

7. What does the word 'lithic' mean?

A Stone B Wood C Metal D Glass

8. Which of the following sites is a Palaeolithic site in the Indian subcontinent?

A Sanghao Cave B Fa-Hien Lena C Mehrgarh D Daojali Hading

9. Which site in Tamil Nadu is dated to about 1.5–1.7 million years ago?

A Attirampakkam B Adichanallur C Keeladi D Poompuhar

10. What types of tools were found at early human sites in the Indian subcontinent?

A Handaxes, cleavers, stone scrapers, choppers made of quartzite and limestone B Bronze swords and shields C Iron ploughs and sickles D Copper coins and pottery