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Ancient World

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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1. The Stone Age to the Metal Ages

  • The Stone Age was followed by the Metal Ages, namely the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
  • Discovery of metals changed human life greatly and made civilisation more advanced.
  • Copper was the first metal used by human beings.
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2. Bronze Age Civilisations

  • The major Bronze Age civilisations were Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.
  • These civilisations developed in river valleys because rivers made the land fertile.
  • Town-based life, trade, writing, and organised administration developed in this period.
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3. Indus Valley Civilisation

  • The Indus Valley Civilisation was first excavated in the 1920s at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
  • It is also called the Harappan Civilisation.
  • Important cities included Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Kalibangan, Ropar, Banawali, Rakhigarhi, and Dholavira.
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4. Iron Age Civilisations

  • The Iron Age began about 3000 years ago.
  • Iron was cheaper and stronger than copper and bronze.
  • Iron tools helped clear forests and expand cultivation.

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Bronze Age CivilisationsIron Age CivilisationsAncient IndiaIndian contribution to civilisation

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What are the important topics in Ancient World for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Ancient World include Ancient World Civilizations Overview, Ancient World Civilizations Overview, Ancient World Civilizations Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Ancient World — NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 83 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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