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History is the study of -
History is the study of -
- Environment
- Past (correct)
- Society
- Law
Who was the first Greek historian ?
Who was the first Greek historian ?
- Manetho
- Thucydides
- Herodotus (correct)
- Homer
Which of the following explicitly states that "History bases all its conclusions on rational evidences" ?
Which of the following explicitly states that "History bases all its conclusions on rational evidences" ?
- Thucydides (correct)
- Herodotus
- Tacitus
- Polybios
'The Histories' is written by -
'The Histories' is written by -
The title 'the father of History' has given to whom ?
The title 'the father of History' has given to whom ?
Who says, "History repeats itself" ?
Who says, "History repeats itself" ?
"We learn from history that man can never learn anything from History"-Who has said the statement ?
"We learn from history that man can never learn anything from History"-Who has said the statement ?
Who said, "All History is the history of class-struggle" ?
Who said, "All History is the history of class-struggle" ?
Which one among the following sums up Marx's view about history ?
Which one among the following sums up Marx's view about history ?
Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories ?
Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories ?
"History is past politics", who has held this view ?
"History is past politics", who has held this view ?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer with the help of the codes given below :
Who said this, "History is an unending dialogue between past and present" ?
Who said this, "History is an unending dialogue between past and present" ?
BC, used with dates is acronym of -
BC, used with dates is acronym of -
What is the full form of AD, used with dates ?
What is the full form of AD, used with dates ?
The year of 50 BC -
The year of 50 BC -
The year 1015 AD comes into which century ?
The year 1015 AD comes into which century ?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below :
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below :
Vikrama Samvat commenced in the year of -
Vikrama Samvat commenced in the year of -
Saka Samvat has commenced in the reign of which king ?
Saka Samvat has commenced in the reign of which king ?
National calender of India is based on which Samvat (era) ?
National calender of India is based on which Samvat (era) ?
Flashcards
Definition of History
Definition of History
History is the study of the past, societies, and their context.
Herodotus
Herodotus
Ancient Greek historian often called the "Father of History"
History's Basis
History's Basis
History relies on rational evidence.
Marx's view on history
Marx's view on history
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Saka Era
Saka Era
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Vikrama Era
Vikrama Era
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Study Notes
Introduction to History
- History is the study of the past
- The value of history is educational, not scientific
- The past is viewed differently based on the time period
Early History
- Herodotus was the first Greek historian
- "The Histories" was written by Herodotus
- Herodotus' work was based on rational evidence
- Plutarch was another important historian
Historical Figures & Their Works
- Karl Marx stated that "History repeats itself"
- Karl Marx believed history to be a succession of struggle between classes
- Hegel claimed that human beings cannot learn anything from history
- E.H. Carr argued history is an ongoing dialogue between the past and present
Time Periods
- BC stands for Before Christ
- AD stands for Anno Domini
- 50 BC occurred before 150 BC
- 1015 AD is in the 11th century
Eras & Historical Events
- Vikrama Samvat began in 58 BC
- The Saka Samvat began under a specific king
- The Indian National calendar is based on a particular Samvat
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