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History is the study of?
History is the study of?
- Past (correct)
- Law
- Environment
- Society
Who was the first Greek historian?
Who was the first Greek historian?
- Manetho
- Herodotus (correct)
- Thucydides
- 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'?
- Polybios
- Herodotus
- Tacitus
- Thucydides (correct)
The Histories is written by?
The Histories is written by?
The title 'the father of History' has been given to whom?
The title 'the father of History' has been 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 this statement?
'We learn from history that man can never learn anything from History' - Who has said this 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.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
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 an acronym of?
BC, used with dates, is an 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 calendar of India is based on which Samvat (era)?
National calendar of India is based on which Samvat (era)?
Study Notes
Introduction to History
- History is the study of the past.
- Herodotus is known as the "father of History."
- Thucydides, Polybios, and Tacitus all emphasized the use of rational evidence in history.
- Herodotus wrote "The Histories."
- "History repeats itself" is a common saying, but historians debate its accuracy.
- Historians like J.B.Bury and E.H. Carr have critiqued historical interpretations, highlighting the subjectivity of historical analysis.
- Karl Marx famously stated that "All History is the history of class-struggle."
- Marx believed that history is driven by the struggle between the oppressor and the oppressed classes, and he explained this process using the theory of dialectical materialism.
- Seeley argued that "History is past politics."
Eras and Calendars
- BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini) are used to refer to years before and after the traditional birth year of Jesus Christ.
- The Vikrama era started in 58 BC.
- The Saka era began in 78 AD.
- The Gupta era is reckoned from 320 AD.
- The Kali era starts from 3102 BC.
- The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka era.
- The Saka era began during the reign of King Kanishka.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of history, including key historians like Herodotus and Thucydides. It also explores the significance of historical interpretations and the relationship between different eras, including the BC and AD calendar systems. Test your knowledge on the foundations and discussions within the field of history.
