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What does the word 'history' mean based on its Greek origin?
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?
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?
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?
Which civilisation is mentioned as an example of a proto-historical culture?
What distinguishes history from proto-history?
What distinguishes history from proto-history?
What constitutes the focus of the study of history?
What constitutes the focus of the study of history?
What is the primary difference between history and pre-history?
What is the primary difference between history and pre-history?
Which characteristic best defines the term 'proto-history'?
Which characteristic best defines the term 'proto-history'?
What aspect of the Harappan civilisation contributes to its classification as part of proto-history?
What aspect of the Harappan civilisation contributes to its classification as part of proto-history?
Which term is used to describe cultures like Neolithic and Chalcolithic in relation to the study of the past?
Which term is used to describe cultures like Neolithic and Chalcolithic in relation to the study of the past?
In which way did the Vedic civilisation resemble other cultures classified under proto-history?
In which way did the Vedic civilisation resemble other cultures classified under proto-history?
What factor complicates defining the term 'proto-history'?
What factor complicates defining the term 'proto-history'?
Why do archaeologists often consider pre-history as limited to the three stone ages?
Why do archaeologists often consider pre-history as limited to the three stone ages?
How do literate societies impact the study of history compared to pre-history?
How do literate societies impact the study of history compared to pre-history?
What distinguishes the Chalcolithic period from both pre-history and history?
What distinguishes the Chalcolithic period from both pre-history and history?
Which era is typically associated with the transition from pre-history to proto-history?
Which era is typically associated with the transition from pre-history to proto-history?
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