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 Introduction to History 40 Flashcards |
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What does the term 'BCE' refer to in chronology? |
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BCE refers to years before the birth of Jesus Christ. |
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Fill in the blank: The study of written records from the past is called ______. |
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 Literary sources |
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True or False: Prehistory is the period after written records have been established. |
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 False. Prehistory is the period before written records. |
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Which of the following is a primary source of archaeological evidence? A) Books B) Inscriptions C) Documentaries D) Oral histories |
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 B) Inscriptions |
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Riddle: I record kings' orders and victories, found on stone or metal, what am I? |
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 Inscriptions |
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What is the significance of the Indian subcontinent's fertile plains? |
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 They supported early human settlements and cities. |
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Fill in the blank: The arrangement of events in the order they occurred is known as ______. |
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 Chronology |
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True or False: The Common Era (CE) counts years backwards from the birth of Jesus Christ. |
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 False. The Common Era (CE) counts years forward from the birth of Jesus Christ. |
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Which ancient language was commonly used for manuscripts in north India? |
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 Sanskrit |
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MCQ: Which of the following is NOT a type of literary source? A) Sacred literature B) Indigenous works C) Pottery D) Secular literature |
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 C) Pottery |
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Fill in the blank: The study of coins is called ______. |
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 Numismatics |
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Riddle: I may be made of clay or metal, I can tell stories of trade and rulers, what am I? |
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 Coins |
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What are the two main divisions of literary sources? |
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 Indigenous works and foreign works. |
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True or False: Archaeology only studies written records. |
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 False. Archaeology studies material remains from the past, including tools and artifacts. |
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Which geographical features acted as a barrier in the Indian subcontinent? |
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 The Himalayan mountains. |
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MCQ: What is the main purpose of studying history? A) To memorize dates B) To understand societal changes C) To learn languages D) To create myths |
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 B) To understand societal changes |
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a key factor in shaping a region's history. |
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 Geographical features |
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What role does culture play in understanding history? |
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 Culture includes manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, and laws that shape societies. |
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Riddle: I am a detective of the past, piecing together stories from clues, what am I? |
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 A historian or archaeologist |
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True or False: The study of ancient languages is unimportant for historians. |
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 False. Historians must learn ancient languages to study manuscripts. |
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