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Match the following:

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1.Epigraphy- the study of inscriptions
It is the science of recognize graphemes, expounding their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and civilizing contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers.
2. Chronicle- a narrative text presenting the important historical events
By definition, a chronicle is a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
3. Pastoralism- nomadic people earning a livelihood by rearing cattle
Pastoralism is the way of nomadic people who bring in livelihood by rearing cattle, sheep, and goat.
4. Cameo- an ornament made in precious stone
Cameo is an ornament. It is made in precious stone where images are carved on the surface.
5. Arikkamedu- a Sangam Age port
Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade port on the right bank of Ariyankuppam River.
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Visit a museum and collect information about inscriptions, coins and instruments used by the ancient people.
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Visit the early historic sites of Arikkamedu, Kaveripoompattinam, Keezhadi etc.
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Conduct a study on materials excavated from prehistoric sites and on Tamil - Brahmi script.
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Mark on the map of south India, the ancient Tamilagam and the territories of Tamil kingdoms.
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___________ referred to the Westerners, including the Greeks, Romans and West Asian people.
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___________ the classic work on economy and statecraft authored by Kautilya during the Mauryan period.
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___________ refers to systematically digging a site to recover material evidence for exploring societies of the past.
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__________ are documents scripted on stones, copper plates, coins and rings.
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