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Exploring the Origin and Divisions of History

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Exploring the Origin and Divisions of History

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What does the word 'history' mean based on its Greek origin?

Recording of past events

Inquiry (correct)

Historical timelines

Learning from the past

Which period is defined as the domain of pre-history?

Between pre-history and history

Stone Age and before the invention of writing (correct)

Literate societies

Invention of writing till present day

What is the main characteristic of proto-history?

Development of writing

Oral traditions without writing (correct)

Advanced tool-making

Literate civilisations

Which civilisation is mentioned as an example of a proto-historical culture?

Harappan civilisation Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes history from proto-history?

Invention of writing Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the focus of the study of history?

Literate societies based on written and archaeological sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between history and pre-history?

The use of writing Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic best defines the term 'proto-history'?

Transitional stage between pre-history and history Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Harappan civilisation contributes to its classification as part of proto-history?

Untranslated script Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe cultures like Neolithic and Chalcolithic in relation to the study of the past?

Pre-history Signup and view all the answers

In which way did the Vedic civilisation resemble other cultures classified under proto-history?

Oral literary traditions Signup and view all the answers

What factor complicates defining the term 'proto-history'?

Interpretation of archaeological findings Signup and view all the answers

Why do archaeologists often consider pre-history as limited to the three stone ages?

Correlation with major technological developments Signup and view all the answers

How do literate societies impact the study of history compared to pre-history?

Easier preservation of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Chalcolithic period from both pre-history and history?

Usage of bronze tools Signup and view all the answers

Which era is typically associated with the transition from pre-history to proto-history?

Bronze Age Signup and view all the answers