Chapter 1 History

History is a chronological account of events as they took place in the ...............

• Past

• Future

• Present

• None of above

Why should we study History?

• We should study history as it tells us about our past.

• It gives us understanding about our ancient culture and lifestyle.

• It helps us to solve the problems of the present day world.

• All the Above

Any event before Christ is called ...........

• Anno Domini (AD).

• Before Christ (BC)

• Before East (BE)

Bharat was used by the people of North India in the Sanskrit composition .......

• Yajurveda

• Rigveda

• Samveda

The word Indus traces its roots from the river Indus which is called ............. in Sanskrit.

• Sindhu

• Ganga

• Yamuna

• Chambal

The study of human history and prehistory through the excavationof sites and the analysis of physical remains. called ...........

• Geology

• Biology

• Archaeology

The ....................... mountain has acted as natural barrier between India and Central Asia since ages.

• Himalayan

• Arawali

• Satpura

People lived near river valleys. This was because rivers provided .............. for all purposes

• Food

• Water

• Land

Historians use chronological sequence for a better understanding. Birth of ................... has been taken as year zero.

• Zoroastrianism

• Martin Luthar

• Jesus Christ

Archaeologists use sources like ....................

• monuments,

• artefacts

• inscription

• All the Above