Question

Distinguish between archaeological and literary sources.

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Archeological sources include inscriptions, numismatics, excavations, art, paintings, etc. Literary sources include, biographies, accounts of foreign travellers, books on law and government, historical dramas, oral record, etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. Archaeological Sources- These sources provides no written records. Historians depend on archeological evidence such as the remains of monuments or ancients buildings, coins, pottery, tool, paintings and images etc.

2. Literaiy Sources - Literaiy sources provides written records not on paper but found on various objects like dried sheep or goat skin, copper, pillars and stones but later on paper.