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School · Class 9 Social Science — History

Class 9 Social Science Chapter 4: Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation — Visual Teaching and Comic Companion

By Badal Paul · Bodhi Books

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Explore Class 9 Social Science Chapter 4, Early Humans and Beginning of Civilisation, through original comics, rich illustrations and annotated teaching diagrams. This 42-page Bodhi companion follows the chapter chronologically from archaeological evidence and early humans to farming, urban life, writing and exchange. Join Mira and Dev on a museum-guided journey through human origins and dispersal, Palaeolithic tools, Mesolithic microliths and rock art, the Neolithic transition, Mehrgarh, metals and specialised work. Investigate Harappan cities and crafts, Mesopotamian institutions, Egyptian life along the Nile and early Chinese river societies. Compare writing systems, examine what decipherment reveals and trace trade links using evidence and dates. Inside the companion: - 12 six-panel comics with 72 illustrated scenes, dialogue and explanations. - 12 annotated teaching pages with 48 labelled diagram regions, explanatory arrows and highlighted vocabulary. - Two visual atlas pages connecting evidence and historical comparisons. - Six practice sheets with 30 tasks covering artefact interpretation, comparison, chronology, mapping and enquiry. - Six answer sheets with model responses and “why this works” explanations. - A chapter learning map, recap and misconception check. Designed for A4 printing with bright colours, readable handwriting-style text, Bodhi branding and original-logo watermarks. Suitable for classroom teaching, guided home study and chapter revision. Historical scenes are illustrative reconstructions. This independent companion supports the supplied chapter; it is not an official NCERT publication or a complete Social Science textbook.

₹50.00 · English · 42 pages

Bodhi ID: BODHI-PDF-2026-000032-7 (internal catalogue identifier; not an ISBN or legal registration)

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Inside this book

  1. Cover and Chapter Learning Map (pages 1–2)
  2. Archaeology and Evidence — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 3–4)
  3. Human Origins and Dispersal — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 5–6)
  4. Palaeolithic Tools and Food — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 7–8)
  5. Microliths, Art and Communication — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 9–10)
  6. Farming, Domestication and Villages — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 11–12)
  7. Metals, Surplus and Urban Life — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 13–14)
  8. Harappan Communities and Cities — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 15–16)
  9. Mesopotamian Cities and Society — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 17–18)
  10. Egypt and the Nile — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 19–20)
  11. Early China and Changing Dynasties — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 21–22)
  12. Writing, Records and Interpretation — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 23–24)
  13. Trade Connections and Comparison — Comic and Annotated Teaching Page (pages 25–26)
  14. Visual Atlas of Evidence and Changing Life (page 27)
  15. Visual Atlas of Cities, Scripts and Connections (page 28)
  16. Practice Sheet 1: Evidence, Evolution and Historical Reasoning (page 29)
  17. Practice Sheet 2: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Communication (page 30)
  18. Practice Sheet 3: Farming, Metals and Changing Settlements (page 31)
  19. Practice Sheet 4: Harappan and Mesopotamian Evidence (page 32)
  20. Practice Sheet 5: Egypt, China and Writing (page 33)
  21. Practice Sheet 6: Networks, Chronology and Comparison (page 34)
  22. Answer Sheets 1–6 with Explanations (pages 35–40)
  23. Chapter Recap and Misconception Check (page 41)
  24. Learning Sources and Back Cover (page 42)

Bodhi editorial notes

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AI-Assisted Editorial Note 1 – Classroom Utility · Designed for A4 printing with bright colours and readable手写风

The companion is formatted for A4 printing, uses bright colours and handwriting‑style text, and is described as suitable for classroom teaching, guided home study and chapter revision.

AI-Assisted Editorial Note 2 – Visual and Comic Elements · Rich visual support through comics and annotated diagrams

It contains 12 six‑panel comics (72 illustrated scenes) with dialogue and explanations, 12 annotated teaching pages (48 labelled diagram regions, arrows, highlighted vocabulary) and two visual atlas pages linking evidence and historical comparisons.

AI-Assisted Editorial Note 3 – Practice and Review Components · Structured practice sheets and answer keys for self‑ass

Includes six practice sheets offering 30 tasks on artefact interpretation, comparison, chronology, mapping and enquiry, six answer sheets with model responses and “why this works” explanations, plus a chapter learning map, recap and misconception check.