Worksheet: History—When, Where and How | Footprints Class 6: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What does the word 'history' mean?
(a) The study of plants and animals
(b) The past record of people, places, and events
(c) The study of space and stars

(ii) Why is studying history important?
(a) To learn about future predictions
(b) To understand how our ancestors lived and contributed to culture
(c) To study plants and animals

(iii) What do BCE and CE stand for in history?
(a) Before Common Era and Common Era
(b) Before Christ and After Death
(c) Before Current Era and Current Era

(iv) What are some examples of archaeological sources?
(a) Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
(b) Pottery, inscriptions, and coins
(c) Stars and Constellations

(v) Why did people in ancient times prefer to live near rivers?
(a) Because rivers were a good source of entertainment
(b) Because rivers provided water, fertile land, and transportation
(c) Because rivers had magical powers

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) In history, dates are often written as __________ or __________.
(ii) The study of inscriptions is known as __________.
(iii) Monuments provide information about people's __________, __________, and __________.
(iv) The two epics of India are the __________ and __________.
(v) Oral history refers to historical records based on __________.

Q3: Match the Column

Q4: True or False

(i) Herodotus is regarded as the 'father of history.'
(ii) The Arthashastra and the Indica are the two great epics of ancient India.
(iii) Inscriptions are handwritten accounts of the ancient times on metal plates.
(iv) Faxian was a traveler who wrote an account of his visit to India.
(v) Secular literature includes the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

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