Journey Through History

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What is the definition of history?

History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.

What is considered as prehistory?

The period of events before the invention of writing systems.

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

Historians use historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.

What is the role of historians in studying history?

Historians describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect. Signup and view all the answers

What do historians debate in relation to history?

Historians debate the best narrative to explain an event, as well as the significance of different causes and effects. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four subjects classified under Class 9 Social Science?

History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Signup and view all the answers

How is the History syllabus divided?

The History syllabus is divided into 2 sections, which are further subdivided into numerous chapters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Social Science subject at the high school level?

The Social Science subject helps the students understand the environment and develop a broader perspective of the society they live in and the human condition. Signup and view all the answers