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Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE) — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · History

Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE) revision notes for CBSE Class 11 History: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Human Origins and Early Evidence

  • Australopithecus fossils in Africa are dated to 5.6 mya.
  • Evidence of use of fire in Africa dates to 1.4 mya.
  • Homo sapiens fossils in Africa date to 195,000 BP.
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2. The Shift from Hunting-Gathering to Settled Agriculture

  • The shift from nomadic life to settled agriculture began around 10,000 years ago.
  • One of the most far-reaching changes was the gradual shift from nomadic life to settled agriculture.
  • People first gathered wild plant produce and later learnt where plants grew and when they bore fruit.
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3. Tools, Pottery, Metals, Trade, and Small States

  • New stone tools included mortars and pestles, stone axes, and hoes.
  • Stone tools were often smoothened and polished by grinding.
  • Mortars and pestles were used for processing grain.
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4. Early Cities and Writing

  • The earliest cities of Mesopotamia developed around temples.
  • Mesopotamia is the region of present-day Iraq.
  • These cities were centres of long-distance trade.

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Australopithecus fossils in Africa are datedEvidence of fire is datedThe shift from nomadic lifeWest Asia produced wheatNew tools included mortars and pestles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE) for CBSE Class 11 History?
Key topics in Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE) include Human Origins and Early Evidence, The Shift from Hunting-Gathering to Settled Agriculture, Tools, Pottery, Metals, Trade, and Small States, Early Cities and Writing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE) for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 67 practice questions on Early Societies: Timeline 1 (6 MYA To 1 BCE). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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