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प्रश्न
What is history? What is the origin of the word‘history’?
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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
Why do we study history? Give two reasons.
Explanation of Keyword: History
Explanation of Keyword: Prehistory
Explanation of Keyword: Parchment
Explanation of Keyword: Inscriptions
Fill in the blanks.
The study of coins is known as ________
Fill in the blank.
Inscriptions are _________on solid objects.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Paintings | (a) Politics |
| 2. Monuments | (b) epigraphy |
| 3. Coins | (c) ancient law |
| 4. Inscriptions | (d) biography of a ruler |
| 5. Harshacharita | (e) cultural achievements |
| 6. Manusmriti | (f) numismatics |
| 7. Arthashastra | (g) Chinese traveller |
| 8. Fa Hien | (h) architectural achievements |
Answer the following question.
What information do we get from inscriptions?
Choose the correct answer:
Fa Hien and Hiuen Tsang were the _______ travellers who came to India.
