17 Questions
The Sohagaura Copper-plate was found at Sohagaura in District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is supposed to be from the ______ period.
Mauryan
The inscription on the Sohagaura Copper-plate is in ______ script.
Brahmi
The symbols known as 'Tree-in-railing' and 'Mountain' at the beginning of the inscription also occur on ______ coins.
punch marked
Another symbol on the Sohagaura Copper-plate which looks like a structure erected on four pilars is supposed to be indicative of a ______.
granary
The inscription on the Sohagaura Copper-plate records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed ______.
carefully
What is the main purpose of museums like the Louvre Museum and the British Museum?
To house artifacts collected by royal families
How did the Louvre Museum's collection expand significantly?
From antiquities brought back by Napoleon Bonaparte
What did Sir Hans Sloane contribute to the British Museum?
All of the above
Which famous artist's painting is exhibited in the Louvre Museum?
Leonardo da Vinci
In which century was the Louvre Museum in Paris established?
18th century
What kind of objects were included in the initial collection of the British Museum?
Specimens of preserved plants
What is one of the necessary training requirements for managing exhibitions in museums and galleries?
Knowledge of various approaches in archaeology
Which activity is NOT listed as part of completing the necessary mechanical and chemical processes for cleaning and preserving documents and artefacts?
Classifying fossils
What does the preparation of indexes involve in the process of dealing with historical artefacts?
Organizing a catalog of the artefacts
Which knowledge area is essential when dealing with the properties of materials like stones, metals, and clay used in artefact production?
Understanding chemical properties of materials
Why is knowledge of equipment and chemicals important in the context of cleaning artefacts?
To complete necessary mechanical and chemical processes
What task is NOT part of writing research reports and articles about collected artefacts?
Classifying fossils
Study Notes
Sohagaura Copper-plate
- Found in Sohagaura, District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Inscription is in Brahmi script
- Symbols 'Tree-in-railing' and 'Mountain' also occur on Kushan coins
- Another symbol resembles a structure erected on four pillars, indicating a temple
- Records a royal order to distribute grains stored in a granary
Museums
- Main purpose of museums like the Louvre Museum and the British Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit historical artefacts
- Louvre Museum's collection expanded significantly with the acquisition of Napoleon's art collection
- Sir Hans Sloane contributed his personal collection of 71,000 objects to the British Museum
- Louvre Museum exhibits the famous painting Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
- Established in the 18th century in Paris
British Museum
- Initial collection included books, manuscripts, and natural history specimens
- Managing exhibitions in museums and galleries requires knowledge of conservation and preservation techniques
Conservation and Preservation
- Dealing with historical artefacts involves preparing indexes of documents and artefacts
- Knowledge of materials science (stones, metals, and clay) is essential for understanding artefact production
- Knowledge of equipment and chemicals is important for cleaning artefacts
Research and Writing
- Writing research reports and articles about collected artefacts does not involve tasks like cleaning and preserving artefacts
Test your knowledge on the historical significance of the Sohagaura Copper-plate inscription found in Uttar Pradesh. Learn about its connection to the Mauryan period and the symbols used in the Brahmi script.
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