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Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation revision notes for CBSE Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Human Origins and Early Migrations

  • More than 99% of human history falls in the period before writing, from about 3 million years ago to 5000 years ago.
  • Less than 1% of human history falls in the period after writing began, covering the last 5000 years including the present.
  • The Quaternary Period spans the last 26 lakh years, including the present.
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2. Stone Age and Early Human Life

  • The Stone Age is broadly divided into Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods.
  • Palaeolithic means Old Stone Age.
  • Palaeolithic humans were mainly hunter-gatherers.
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3. Neolithic Revolution and Early Farming

  • The Neolithic revolution was the transition from hunting-gathering to food production.
  • Domestication of plants and animals was the hallmark of the Neolithic revolution.
  • Neolithic farmers made tools for food production and processing.
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4. Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation

  • The Sindhu-Sarasvati civilisation is also known as the Indus Valley or Harappan Civilisation.
  • It emerged by 2600 BCE.
  • Its script, called Harappan script or Sindhu lipi, is undeciphered.

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The period before writing is studiedEarly ancestors such as australopithecines evolvedThe earliest stone tools were madeThe Stone Age is divided intoPalaeolithic people were hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation for CBSE Class 9 Social Science?
Key topics in Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation include Human Origins and Early Migrations, Stone Age and Early Human Life, Neolithic Revolution and Early Farming, Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 76 practice questions on Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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