Question

8) Why did people first settle near river valleys?
9) What are inscriptions? How do they help us know about ancient India?
10) How are coins a valuable source of information about ancient India?
11) Write a short note on secular literature
12) Fill in the blanks
1
is the study of the past
2 The years after the birth of Jesus Christ are counted
3
has played an important role in the history of India​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because River valleys are most fertile region and the first human settlement were all done to do agriculture. The fertile soil in these regions were best suited for agriculture. Hence people first settled near river valleys

Inscriptions are the writings on stone, metal or some materials as an important historical source. These are valuable historical evidence of the existence and activities of early kings and empires. They also provide detailed religious practises.

Coins are an extremely valuable source of information. They tell us about the reigning periods of kings, the economy of the kingdom the extent of king's the empire and about trade with other region coins also throw light on the art and religion or earlier times. The study of coins are called numismatics

Secular literature is any kind of literature which is not written on religious beliefs and practices. The literature which is not related to religion and is neutral in terms of religion and religious practices. The subject matter of secular literature is non-religious.

History

The years after Christ are referred to as AD ('Anno Domini', meaning 'in the year of our Lord')

Geography has played an important role in the history of India

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