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प्रश्न
What is history? What is the origin of the word‘history’?
उत्तर
History is the study of our past, a record of the events that happened long ago. It tells us about the life of people during a particular period. The word ‘History’ comes from the Greek word ‘Histo’ which means ‘know this’.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match Column A with Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Archaeology | (a) People who write history. |
| 2. Historians | (b) Know this |
| 3. Histo | (c) Study of the remains of the past. |
| 4. Inscriptions | (d) An old book or document was written by hand. |
| 5. Manuscript | (e) Writings engraved either on stone surfaces or on metals or bricks. |
Why do we study history? Give two reasons.
Explanation of Keyword: History
Explanation of Keyword: Prehistory
Fill in the blanks.
The study of coins is known as ________
Fill in the blank.
Edicts are ___________ issued by kings.
Answer the following question.
Why are inscriptions a reliable source of information?
State whether the following is true or false.
History is only a record of great kings and queens.
Choose the correct answer:
Prehistory is the history of the period before _______ was invented.
Choose the correct answer:
The Greek ambassador in Chandragupta Maurya’s court was _______.
