What is History? Book Back Questions 6th Social Science Lesson 1
6th Social Science Lesson 1
1] What is History?
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Do You Know?
History is the study of past events in chronological order.
The term history has been derived from the Greek word “Istoria” which means ‘learning by enquiry’.
Numismatics – The study of Coins, Epigraphy – The study of inscription
A Mighty Emperor Ashoka: The most famous ruler of ancient India was Emperor Ashoka. It was during his period that Buddhism spread to different parts of Asia. Ashoka gave up war after seeing many people grieving death after the Kalinga war. He embraced Buddhism and then devoted his life to spread the message of peace and dharma. his service for the cause of public good was exemplary. He was the first ruler to give up war after victory. He was the first to build hospitals for animals. He was the first to lay roads. Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes in our national flag was taken from the Sarnath Pillar of Ashoka.
Even though Emperor Ashoka was great, his greatness had been unknown until 19th century. The material evidence provided by William Jones, James Prinsep and Alexander Cunningham revealed the greatness of Emperor Ashoka.
Based on these accounts, Charles Allen wrote a book titled The Search for the India’s Lost Emperor, which provided a comprehensive account of Ashoka. Many researches made thereafter brought Asoka’s glorious rule to light. These inscriptions were observed on the rocks, Sanchi Stupa and Sarnath Pillar and helped to understand the greatness of Ashoka to the world.
Choose the correct answer:
1. What was the step taken by the early man to collect his food?
(a) Trade
(b) Hunting
(c) Painting
(d) Rearing of animals
Match the statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer:
1. Statement: Pre historic man went along with the dog for hunting.
Reason: Dogs with its sniffing power would find out other animals.
(a) Statement is true, but reason is wrong.
(b) Statement and reason are correct
(c) Statement is wrong, and reason is correct
(d) Both Statement and reasons are wrong.
2. Statement: The objects used by the early man are excavated. They are preserved to know the lifestyle of the people.
Find out which of the following is related to the statement:
(a) Museum
(b) Burial materials
(c) Stone tools
(d) Bones
3. Find out the wrong pair:
(a) Old Stone age – Stone tools
(b) Rock paintings – Walls of the caves
(c) Copper plates – A source of history
(d) Cats – First domesticated
4. Find the odd one:
(a) Paintings were drawn on rocks and caves.
(b) There were paintings depicting hunting scenes.
(c) It was drawn to show his family members about hunting.
(d) The paintings were painted by using many colours.
Fill in the blanks:
1. The Old Stone Age man lived mostly in _______________.
2. ____________ is the father of history.
3. _____________ was the first animal tamed by Old Stone Age man.
4. Inscriptions are ___________ sources.
5. Ashoka Chakra has ____________ spokes.
State true or false:
1. Stone tools belonging to Old Stone Age have been excavated at Athirampakkam near Chennai.
2. The materials used by the ancient people are preserved in the museums by the Archaeological Department.
3. During the period of Ashoka, Buddhism spread across the country.
Match the following:
1. Rock paintings – Copper plates
2. Written records – The most famous king
3. Ashoka – Devaram
4. Religious Literature – To understand the lifestyle
Answers:
Choose the correct answer:
1.Hunting
Match the statement with the Reason. Tick the appropriate answer:
1. Statement and reason are correct.
2. Museum
3. Cats- First domesticated
4. It was drawn to show his family members about hunting.
Fill in the blanks:
1. Caves 2. Herodotus 3. Dog 4. Archaeological 5. 24
State True or False:
1. True 2. True 3. True
Match the following:
1. To understand the lifestyle 2. Copper plates 3. The most famous King 4. Devaram