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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
- Ancient history
- Prehistory (correct)
- Protohistory
- Early history
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Internet sources and social media
- Fictional stories and myths
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
- Narrative (correct)
- Scientific method
- Philosophical arguments
- Mathematical models
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
भूगोल क्या है?
भूगोल क्या है?
What is considered an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
What is considered an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
भूगोल का उद्देश्य क्या है?
भूगोल का उद्देश्य क्या है?
भूगोल किस विज्ञानिक क्षेत्र के लिए भी लागू हो सकता है?
भूगोल किस विज्ञानिक क्षेत्र के लिए भी लागू हो सकता है?
Study Notes
Pre-Writing History
- Considered as Pre-History, time period before the invention of writing systems
Historical Sources
- Historians use oral traditions, archaeology, and anthropology to seek knowledge of the past
Defining History
- As an academic discipline, history uses written records to describe, examine, and analyze past events
Nature of History
- Historians debate whether history is an objective record of the past or a subjective interpretation of events
- Debate also includes whether history is driven by individual actions or broader social and economic forces
Geography (भूगोल)
- Means 'earth-writing' or 'description of the earth'
- Objective of geography is to study the physical features, human populations, and the ways in which people interact with the environment
Geography's Scope
- Comprises the study of natural environment, human societies, and their interactions
- Applies to various scientific fields, including environmental studies, urban planning, and resource management
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Test your knowledge of historical events, figures, and milestones with this engaging history quiz. Explore ancient civilizations, pivotal moments in world history, and the evolution of human society. Challenge yourself with questions spanning prehistory to modern times.
