History: Calculating Time and School Routine

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What method is used to calculate time in history?

  • Morning and Night
  • AM and PM
  • BC (BCE) and AD (CE) (correct)
  • Past and Present

What does BC stand for?

  • Before Common Era
  • Big Calendar
  • Beyond Civilization
  • Before Christ (correct)

What did Tamilini study on that day according to the conversation?

  • Mathematics
  • Geography
  • History (correct)
  • Science

How did Tamilini's great grandpa contribute to understanding history?

<p>By maintaining a diary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tamilini's father keep the old wooden pen as a treasure?

<p>Because it belonged to his grandfather (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the wooden pen symbolize in the text?

<p>A connection to the past generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'history' derived from?

<p>Greek word 'Istoria' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of coins known as?

<p>Numismatology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the most famous ruler of ancient India mentioned in the text?

<p>Emperor Ashoka (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major sources are mentioned to learn about Stone Age people's lifestyles?

<p>Rock paintings and excavated materials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Stone Age people draw paintings on rocks according to the text?

<p>As part of their pastime or leisure activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Emperor Ashoka give up after witnessing the consequences of the Kalinga war?

<p>His devotion to public service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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