3.3. Timeline of Cave Dwellings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of cave dwellings?

   Hint

   Think about what early humans needed for survival.

2. 2.

   Name one type of structure found in the Pitalkhora caves.

   Hint

   Recall the specialized functions of certain cave types.

3. 3.

   What period do the Pitalkhora caves date back to?

   • Before 250 BC
   • First century AD
   • Third century AD

   Hint

   Consider the timeline of architectural developments in India.

4. 4.

   The term 'Chaitya' refers to what?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of the functions associated with worship in caves.

5. 5.

   Critically evaluate how trade networks facilitated cultural exchange among ancient cave dwellers.

   Hint

   Consider the movements of people and materials as revealed in the archaeological record.

6. 6.

   Compare and contrast the significance of cave art and inscriptions in understanding prehistoric societies.

   Hint

   Reflect on how these sources communicate different types of information about the same cultures.