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What is a civilization?
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A society which has a high level of culture
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What is the highest level of development in a society?
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Civilization
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Name some characteristics and features of a civilization
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Invention of writingmetal workingstandard unit of weights and measuresmathematicsarchitecturelong distance tradespecialized workmen in industry and tradesurplus production of food and other materialswheeled carts
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First and second form of writing in Maldives and the writing used now are.. ?
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First : Eveyla akurusecond : Dhives akurunow : thaana
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What is the name for metal work in Maldives and what did they use in metal work ?
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Kanburuverikan, iron, brass , copper and other alloys.
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Name some standard units of weights and measures used by the early Maldivians
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Nalhi lahimuhkilokilograms
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Some reasons why people settled down in Maldives ?
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Shipwrecksfor sea products (cowries, ambergris etc..)seafaring activtiessupply of fresh water,wood,coir and fooddirect route for travellers
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In the early days , what were the names given to Maldives and Srilanka ?
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Diva (maldives)serendiva (srilanka)
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Name the months of the hijree calendar in order
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Muharramsafarrabeeul awalrabeeul akhirjumaadhul oolajumaadhul akhirrajabshaubaanramazanshawaalzulgaidhazulhajjah
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Name 3 sources of historical evidence in Maldives
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Documentary evidencearchaeological evidencefolk evidence
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Name some examples of documentary evidence in Maldives
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Loamaafaanu (copper plates)Thaareekhraadhavalhiinscriptions on beams of buldings , gravestones etc..
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Name some examples of folk evidence in Maldives
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The story of RannamaariThe legend of RedhinsFolk stories such as handi and haamundifolk arts, dances, songs etc..folk crafts : boat buildingm coral masonry, weaving etc..folk practices : fanditha, nadhuru etc..
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What is archaeological evidence ?
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Any human-made object from of the past.
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What is folk evidence?
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Stories that are remembered over time and practices that are continued over generations.
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What is the name given to the earliest inhabitants south asia ?
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Aborigines, austroloids or austro-asians
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