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Write short note on
René Descartes
Concept: Notable Scholars
Explain the following statement with its reason.
Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.
Concept: Tradition of Historiography
Explain the following statement with its reason.
It is said that Voltaire was the founder of modern historiography.
Concept: Notable Scholars
Read the following extract and answer the questions below.
| The tradition of recording historical event can be traced back to Sumer civilisation in Mesopotamia. Names of Sumerian kings and the stories of battles fought by them have been preserved in various inscriptions. The earliest inscription shown above, dates back to 4500 B.C.E. It records a battle fought between two kingdoms. It is now displayed at the Louvre museum in France. |
- In which culture did the tradition of writing down historical events take place?
- In which museum is the oldest inscription found?
- Express your opinion on how the inscription is a source of history.
Concept: Tradition of Historiography
Explain Karl Marx’s ‘Class Theory’.
Concept: Notable Scholars
What are the four characteristics of modern historiography?
Concept: Modern Historiography
Write the stages of arranging history in the history research method.
Concept: Notable Scholars
_______ ensures transparency and accountability of government.
Concept: Democracy and Its Features
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give a reason for your answer.
Decentralization of power is central to democratic government.
Concept: Democracy and Its Features
Complete the activity.
Complete the following diagram:
Concept: Democracy and Its Features
Write a short note on Voltaire.
Concept: Notable Scholars
State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
The judgements of court on various subjects have made the political process in India more mature.
Concept: Role of Judiciary
Complete the following concept diagram :
Concept: Democracy and Its Features
Complete the following concept chart.
Concept: Notable Scholars
Explain whether the following statement is true or false. Give reason for your answer:
Right to information increased secrecy.
Concept: Democracy and Its Features
Complete the concepts map:
Concept: Role of Judiciary
______ wrote the book,' Archaeology of Knowledge'.
Concept: Notable Scholars
Complete the table:
| Annales School | ______ |
| Gandhara school of art | ______ |
| ______ | Shah Jahan |
| ______ | Kitab-e-Navras |
Concept: Notable Scholars
Explain the following statement with reason.
Voltaire is said to be the founder of modern historiography.
Concept: Notable Scholars
The Act for Protection of Women against ______ rejected traditional forms of domination and authoritarianism and expanded the growth of Indian democracy.
Concept: Social Justice and Equality
