History: Study and Documentation of Human Past
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

  • Medieval history
  • Modern history
  • Ancient history
  • Prehistory (correct)

Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Social media and internet blogs
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Biographies and autobiographies
  • Scientific journals and textbooks

How do historians describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

  • Using a narrative (correct)
  • By consulting astrology
  • Based on personal beliefs
  • Through genetic testing

What is the difference between history and myth?

<p>History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?

<p>Cultural heritage or legends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which district is the Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir located?

<p>Verul (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far is Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir from the Ellora Caves?

<p>1.5 kilometers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who sponsored the rebuilding of the temple in its current form in the 18th century?

<p>Queen Ahilyabai Holkar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Hindu religious texts mention Grushneshwar?

<p>Shiva Purana and Skanda Purana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which conflict did the temple go through several rounds of rebuilding followed by re-destruction?

<p>Mughal-Maratha conflict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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