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1. 1.

   Write True or False.

   1. The civilisation of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Harappa and China are said to be the earliest civilisation of the world..
   2. The Indus Valley civilisation is also known as the Harappan civilisation.
   3. An Aryan man's life during the Vedic Age was divided into five stages.
   4. Buddha delivered his first sermon in Sanskrit.
   5. In the 8th century BCE, Magadha became the most powerful among the mahajanadapas.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The first empire in India was established by the _____________.
   2. Chandragupta I was succeeded by his son _____________.
   3. The founder of Buddhism was _____________.
   4. The last tirthankara was _____________.
   5. A boy during his brahmacharya stage went to the _____________ during the Later Vedic period.
3. 3.

   Study the picture and answer the following questions.

   

   1. What is the name of this sculpture?
   2. Which civilisation does it belong to?
4. 4.

   What does the word 'civilisation' mean? State its features.

5. 5.

   Write a short note on the town planning system during the Indus Velley civilisation.

6. 6.

   Draw a comparative chart between Buddhism and Jainism.