Worksheet Solutions: 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
Ans: (b)
History is the study of events, people, and places from the past.

(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
Ans: (b)
Studying history helps us learn about our roots and how people from the past shaped our present.

(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
Ans: (a)
BCE stands for Before Common Era, and CE stands for Common Era. They are used instead of BC and AD.

(iv) What are some examples of archaeological sources?
(a) Fossils and Dinosaur Bones
(b) Pottery, inscriptions, and coins
(c) Stars and Constellations
Ans: (b)
Archaeological sources include objects like pottery, inscriptions, and coins that help us learn about the past.

(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
Ans: (b)
Rivers were essential for basic needs, farming, and as a means of transportation in ancient times.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) In history, dates are often written as __________ or __________.
Ans: BC, AD

(ii) The study of inscriptions is known as __________.
Ans: epigraphy

(iii) Monuments provide information about people's __________, __________, and __________.
Ans: social life, religious beliefs, culture

(iv) The two epics of India are the __________ and __________.
Ans: Ramayana, Mahabharata

(v) Oral history refers to historical records based on __________.
Ans: personal experiences and opinions

Q3: Match the Column

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Herodotus is regarded as the 'father of history.'
Ans: True
Herodotus is indeed regarded as the 'father of history.'

(ii) The Arthashastra and the Indica are the two great epics of ancient India.
Ans: False
The Arthashastra and the Indica are historical texts, not epics.

(iii) Inscriptions are handwritten accounts of the ancient times on metal plates.
Ans: False
Inscriptions are writings engraved on various surfaces.

(iv) Faxian was a traveler who wrote an account of his visit to India.
Ans: True
Faxian was a Chinese traveler who wrote about his experiences in India.

(v) Secular literature includes the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Ans: False
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are considered religious literature.