Weekly Test – 20/04/2026

Class: 9 | Subject: History

Chapter: The Beginning of Civilization

Time: 35 Minutes

Maximum Marks: 20

Section A: Very Short Answer Questions

(1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Answer all questions in one word or one sentence.

1.What does the term Palaeolithic mean?

2.Which age is called the Middle Stone Age?

3.What was the main occupation of early humans?

4.Name one animal domesticated in the Neolithic Age.

5.What is meant by civilization?

Section B: Short Answer Questions

(3 × 5 = 15 Marks)

Answer any FIVE questions in 30–50 words.

6.Describe any five features of the Palaeolithic Age.

7.Why is the Mesolithic Age considered a transitional phase?

8.Mention two important developments of the Neolithic Age.

9.How did the discovery of fire help early humans?

10.Write a short note on early human tools.

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