Question

D. Short-answer Questions
1. In how many parts is the study of our past
divided? Name them.
2. What are the two sources of history?
3. What did earlier people write on?
4. Give some examples of secular literature.
5. What is the significance of inscriptions and
edicts in history?​

Answer 1

1ans.Universal history in the Western tradition is commonly divided into three parts, viz. ancient, medieval, and modern time.

2ans.There are two main types of historical sources: primary sources and secondary sources. A primary source is something that originates from the past.

3ans.Written language, however, does not emerge until its invention in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia, c. 3500 -3000 BCE. This early writing was called cuneiform and consisted of making specific marks in wet clay with a reed implement.

Answer 2

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⟼ In how many parts is the study of our past divided ? Name them.

⤠Indian history divided in three parts :-

• Ancient History
• Medival History
• Modern History

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⟼ What are the two source of history ?

⤠ Two sources of history are :-

• Archaeological source
• Literary source

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⟼ What did earlier people write on ?

⤠ Earlier people wrote on parchment which was made out of animal skin. they also wrote on wood,slate and papyrus.

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⟼ Give some examples of secular literature.

⤠ The Hound of Baskerville by sir Aurther Canon Doyle.

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⟼ What is the significance of inscriptions and edicts in history ?

⤠ Inscriptions are writings engraved on rocks, pillars, cave walls, walls of forts , places and temples and on clay and copper tablets.

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