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Which country has historical disputes over the region of Jammu and Kashmir?
What is the capital city of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of Jammu and Kashmir?
What term is used to refer to the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
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What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
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What is the nature of history as described in the text?
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What distinguishes history from myth?
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Study Notes
Historical Disputes and Territories
- India and Pakistan have historical disputes over the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir
- The capital city of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is Srinagar.
- The Karakoram mountain range forms the northern boundary of Jammu and Kashmir.
Understanding the Past
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is referred to as prehistory.
- Historians use a variety of sources, including archaeological finds, oral traditions, and written records, to seek knowledge of the past.
Distinguishing History from Myth
- Historians use the term "legend" to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources.
- History is distinguished from myth by its basis in verifiable evidence and its focus on the past as it actually was, rather than as people wish it to have been.
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Test your knowledge about the historical disputes and geographical features of Jammu and Kashmir. Find out more about the capital city and the mountain range that shapes this region's identity.
