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Ancient Excavation ( Term 2 Chapter 1 | 5th Social Science)

EVALUATION

I. Choose the correct answer.

1. _________ study the history of humans and places through excavation.

a) Archaeologists

b) Scientists

c) Excavationist

Answer: a) Archaeologists

2. Small pyramids were made for the in _________ Egypt.

a) Prince

b) King

c) Queen

Answer: c) Queen

3. Indus civilisation is also called as _________ Civilisation.

a) Egypt

b) Harappan

c) American

Answer: b) Harappan

4. Adichanallur is in _________.

a) Thoothukudi

b) Chennai

c) Pondicherry

Answer: a) Thoothukudi

5. Keezhadi revealed the_________ era.

a) Modern

b) Sangam

c) Middle age

Answer: b) Sangam

II. Match the following.

1. Pyramids- Adichanallur

2. Baked bricks- Keezhadi

3. Pottery- Roman lamp

4. Sivagangai-Indus civilisation

5. Arikamedu-Egypt

Answer:

1. Pyramids- Egypt

2. Baked bricks- Indus civilisation

3. Pottery- Adichanallur

4. Sivagangai- Keezhadi

5. Arikamedu- Roman lamp

III. True or False.

1. During excavations many artefacts were found. (True)

2. Indus Civilisation is located in Harappa. (True)

3. Adichanallur is an archaeological site in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. (Fales)

4. Keezhadi excavation revealed that it was not a developed city. (Fales)

5. Roman lamps, glass, stone beads, gems etc. were found in Arikamedu. (True)

IV. Answer the following.

1. What is excavation?

Excavation is a controlled exploration of what lies under the surface of the earth.

2. Who is an archaeologist?

An archaeologist is a person who studies the history of humans and places through excavation and analyses the artefacts.

3. Write a short note on pyramids.

Pyramids are huge tombs with broad structures. They were built for the burial of ancient Egyptian royal family. Skeletons found in the pyramid gave information about the average height and age of the people.

4. What are the artefacts that were found in Adichanallur?

Among the artefacts unearthed were urns, pottery of various kinds (Red Ware, Black Ware), iron implements, daggers, swords, spears and arrows, some stone beads and a few gold ornaments.

5. Where is Keezhadi located?

Keezhadi is located at Thiruppuvanam taluk in Sivagangai district.

V. Answer the following in detail.

1. Describe the Indus Civilisation.

Indus Civilisation is also called Harappan Civilisation. This was the first site to be excavated in the early 20th century. Baked bricks were found underground. The city had a well-planned, proper sanitation systems, proper well and a way to direct waste water to closed drains. There were advanced granaries, Great bath and protective walls. It was found that the city and its civilisation were very advanced for their time.

2. Give a detailed study of Keezhadi.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavated an ancient town dating to Sangam Age in Keezhadi village at Thiruppuvanam Taluk. Excavations have produced evidence for brick buildings, and well laid-out drainage system. Tamil-Brahmi inscription on pottery, beads of glass, carnelian and quartz, pearl, gold ornaments and iron objects, shell bangles, ivory dice have been unearthed. The Roman artefacts found at the site add to the evidence of ancient Indo-Roman trade relations.

3. Write about Arikamedu in detail.

Arikamedu is an archaeological site situated near Pondicherry. An archaeologist found Roman lamps, glass, stone beads, gems, cutlery and crockery, wine containers etc., there. He noted that for the local fishermen of the village, the antiques were new. He also observed that traders travelled from west coast, Ceylon and around the Ganges to trade goods such as gems, pearls and spices and silk. He carried out excavations carefully, so that none of the antiques would get damaged.

FUN WITH ACTIVITY

 PROJECT:

Collect information about the latest excavations in Tamil Nadu.

1 Korkai Tuticorin 1968 – 1969

2 Panchalankurichi Tuticorin 1968 – 1969

3 Vasavasamudram Kanchipuram 1969 – 1970

4 Anaimalai Coimbatore 1969 – 1970

5 Pallavamedu Kanchipuram 1970 – 1971

6 Karur Karur 1973 – 1979, 1994 – 1995

7 Panayakulam Dharmapuri 1979 – 1980

8 Boluvampatti Coimbatore 1979 – 1980, 1980 – 1981

9 Kovalanpottal Madurai 1980 – 1981

10 Thondi Ramanathapuram 1980 – 1981

11 Gangaikondacholapuram Ariyalur 1980 – 1981, 1986 – 1987, 2008 – 2009

12 Kannanur Tiruchirappalli 1982 – 1983

13 Kurumbanmedu Thanjavur 1984 – 1985

14 Palayarai Thanjavur 1984 – 1985

15 Alagankulam Ramanathapuram 1986 – 1987, 1990 – 1991, 1993 – 1994, 1995 – 1996, 1996 – 1997, 1997 – 1998, 2014 – 2015

16 Tirukkovilur Villupuram 1992 – 1993

17 Kodumanal Erode 1992 – 1993, 1996 – 1998

18 Sendamangalam Villupuram 1992 – 1993, 1994 – 1995

19 Padavedu Tiruvannamalai 1992 – 1993

20 Tiruttangal Virudhunagar 1994 – 1995

21 Poompuhar Nagappatinam 1994 – 1995, 1997 – 1998

22 Maligaimedu Cuddalore 1999 – 2000

23 Tirunelveli Ramanathapuram 1999 – 2000

24 Mangudi Tirunelveli 2001 – 2002

25 Perur Coimbatore 2001 –2002

26 Andipatti Tiruvannamalai 2004 – 2005

27 Modur Dharmapuri 2004 – 2005

28 Marakkanam Villupuram 2005 – 2006

29 Parikulam Thiruvallur 2005-06

30 Nedunkur Karur 2006 – 2007

31 Mangulam Madurai 2006 – 2007

32 Sembiankandiyur Nagappatinam 2007 – 2008

33 Tranquebar Nagappatinam 2008 – 2009

34 Rajakkalmangalam Tirunelveli 2009 – 2010

35 Talaichankadu Nagapattinam 2010 – 2011

36 Alambarai Kancheepuram 2011 – 2012

37 Srirangam Trichy 2013 – 2014 , 2014 – 2015

38 Ukkaran Kottai Tirunelveli 2014 – 2015

39 Pattaraiperumbudur Tiruvallur 2015 – 2016

40 Keeladi Sivagangai 2017 – 2018, 2018 – 2019, 2019 - 2020