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What was Arikamedu known for in ancient India?

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Important Questions on Villages, Towns and Trade

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Where is the Ancient coastal settlement Arikamedu located?
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Which of these civilizations was involved in trade with Arikamedu?
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Two-handled jugs used by Romans to store wine or other liquids are known as _____.
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What role did Arikamedu play in the trade networks of ancient India?
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The Arrentine Ware that was found in Arikamedu was named after a city in which country?
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What makes Arikamedu different from other towns in ancient India?
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Roman lamps, glassware, and gems have also been found at the site of _____. (Arikamedu/ Bhimbetka)
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What do we know about the urban centers of Kaveripattinam and Arikamedu?
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Arikamedu in Puducherry was a coastal town involved in trade with Greece.
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Between 2200 and 1900 years ago, a coastal settlement where ships unloaded goods from distant lands. A massive brick structure, which may have been a warehouse, was found at the site. On an outline of the political map of India mark the place depicted in the above description.

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What does the discovery of Roman pottery in Arikamedu suggest?
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_____ are tall double-handled jars that contained liquids such as wine or oil. (Amphorae/ Arsenic)
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The place in Tamil Nadu where massive Roman remains have been discovered is _____.
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Stamped red-glazed pottery was known as Arretine Ware.
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_____ are tall double-handled jars that contained liquids such as wine or oil. (Amphorae/ Bartmann)
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How was trade carried out between Arikamedu and Rome? How do you think the merchants travelled such long distances to sell their goods?