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

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • History
  • Ancient era
  • Historical period

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

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Folklore and myths
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Internet sources and social media

How does history differ from myth?

  • History is always accurate, while myth is often exaggerated
  • History is solely based on written documents, while myth is based on oral traditions
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • Myth is always about gods and supernatural beings, while history is about human events

What does history use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

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

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

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

What is Indian nationalism inclusive of?

<p>All of the people of India, despite their diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?

<p>After the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the Bangladesh Liberation War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the independence movement?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Indian nationalism continue to campaign for after Indian Independence?

<p>Sectarian strands of Hindu nationalism and Muslim nationalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What regions are mentioned in ancient texts that roughly form modern-day greater India?

<p>Regions under emperor Bharata and Akhand Bharat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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