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The Sohagaura Copper-plate was found at Sohagaura in District Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is supposed to be from the ______ period.
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.
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.
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 ______.
Another symbol on the Sohagaura Copper-plate which looks like a structure erected on four pilars is supposed to be indicative of a ______.
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The inscription on the Sohagaura Copper-plate records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed ______.
The inscription on the Sohagaura Copper-plate records a royal order that the grains stored in the granary should be distributed ______.
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What is the main purpose of museums like the Louvre Museum and the British Museum?
What is the main purpose of museums like the Louvre Museum and the British Museum?
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How did the Louvre Museum's collection expand significantly?
How did the Louvre Museum's collection expand significantly?
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What did Sir Hans Sloane contribute to the British Museum?
What did Sir Hans Sloane contribute to the British Museum?
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Which famous artist's painting is exhibited in the Louvre Museum?
Which famous artist's painting is exhibited in the Louvre Museum?
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In which century was the Louvre Museum in Paris established?
In which century was the Louvre Museum in Paris established?
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What kind of objects were included in the initial collection of the British Museum?
What kind of objects were included in the initial collection of the British Museum?
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What is one of the necessary training requirements for managing exhibitions in museums and galleries?
What is one of the necessary training requirements for managing exhibitions in museums and galleries?
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Which activity is NOT listed as part of completing the necessary mechanical and chemical processes for cleaning and preserving documents and artefacts?
Which activity is NOT listed as part of completing the necessary mechanical and chemical processes for cleaning and preserving documents and artefacts?
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What does the preparation of indexes involve in the process of dealing with historical artefacts?
What does the preparation of indexes involve in the process of dealing with historical artefacts?
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Which knowledge area is essential when dealing with the properties of materials like stones, metals, and clay used in artefact production?
Which knowledge area is essential when dealing with the properties of materials like stones, metals, and clay used in artefact production?
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Why is knowledge of equipment and chemicals important in the context of cleaning artefacts?
Why is knowledge of equipment and chemicals important in the context of cleaning artefacts?
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What task is NOT part of writing research reports and articles about collected artefacts?
What task is NOT part of writing research reports and articles about collected artefacts?
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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
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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.
