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Question
Which period in history is called prehistoric?
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Solution
‘Pre-history’ means ‘before history’. This period refers to the era when a man had not developed the art of writing. Hence, there are no written records of this period. The life of people during this period is constructed through tools, weapons, bones, etc.
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| 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. |
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Explanation of Keyword: Prehistory
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________ deals with the biography of a ruler.
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_______ wrote Meghaduta.
