Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 1 History Solutions Chapter 1 Pdf
Tamilnadu Board Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Term 1 History Solutions Chapter 1: Tamilnadu State Board Solution Class 6 Social Science Term 1 History Chapter 1 – What is history.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science History Solutions Chapter 1: Overview
Board |
Samacheer Kalvi |
Class |
6 |
Subject |
Social Science History |
Term |
1 |
Chapter Name |
What is history |
Multiple choice questions: (marks: 1)
1.) The term history derived from the word ‘Istoria’.
A.) Greek
B.) Latin
C.) French
Ans: greek.
Answer the following questions: (marks:1)
1.) What is known as numismatics?
Ans: The study of coins is known as numismatics.
2.) The study of inscriptions is known as what?
Ans: The study of inscriptions is known as epigraphics.
3.) Which period is known as prehistory?
Ans: The period between the use of first stone tools and the invention of writing systems is prehistory.
4.) What are the major sources of prehistory?
Ans: The major sources of prehistory are stone tools,excavated materials and rock paintings.
5.) From which sources can we understand the lifestyle of stone age people?
Ans: From rock paintings and the walls of the caves we can understand the lifestyle of stone age people.
6.) What is proto history?
Ans: The period between prehistory and history is known as proto history.
7.) What is called inscriptions?
Ans: Inscriptions are written records engraved on stones, pillars, clay or copper tablets, caves and walls of temples.
8.) What is a monument?
Ans: Monument is a statue, building or other structure built by a notable person.
9.) Who is a historian?
Ans: The person who excelled in history is called a historian.
10.) The ancient people started domesticating for their protection and hunting skills.
Ans: dogs.
11.) How were the times in history calculated?
Ans: Time in history is calculated in years using BC (BCE) Before Christ (Before Common Era) and AD(CE) Anno Domini (Common Era).
Answer the following questions: (marks: 2 / 3)
(1) What is history?
Ans: The term history has been derived from the Greek word “Istoria” which means ‘learning by enquiry’. History is the study of past events in chronological order.
(2) ” The search for the lost emperor” was written by whom? This book was written about whom?
Ans: “The search for the lost emperor” was written by Charles Allen.
This book was written about emperor Ashoka. It provides a comprehensive account of king Ashoka.
(3) Write down the names of two epics?
Ans: The names of two epics are : Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Answer the following questions: (marks:5)
1.) Write down the sources of history?
Ans: source means a place, person, text or object from which some data can be obtained. Sources of history means the sources or records of the information of history. The sources of history are as follows:
A.) Archaeological sources: The archaeological sources of history are:
✓ Coins
✓ Artefacts : Such as pottery, toys, tools, ornaments etc.
✓ Inscriptions : Such as Rock edicts , temple wall inscriptions, metal pillars, copper plates etc.
✓ Monuments : It includes:
- Palaces: Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal.
- Fort: Vellore.
- Temples: Thanjavur.
- Stupa: Sanchi
- Monesteris : Tabhang.
B.) Literary sources: The literary sources of history are:
✓ Secular literature: Such as epics and poems, accounts by foreign travellers,works of Indian authors,folk songs and ballads.
✓ Religious literature: It includes:
- Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- Devotional literature: Devaram, Nalayira Divyaprabhandam , Thiruvasagam. These are the major sources of history.
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