13 Questions
What was the common-sense notion about history in the past?
History was synonymous with dates.
What does history primarily focus on according to the content?
Changes that occur over time
How do we refer to different time periods when comparing the past with the present?
Before and after
Why might someone find history boring according to the text?
Because it is all about memorising dates
Who was asked to produce maps of Hindustan in 1782?
James Rennel
Which question is reflective of a historical inquiry according to the text?
When did people begin to drink tea or coffee?
What does Fig. 1 suggest about the relationship between Indians and Britannia?
Indians willingly gave over their ancient texts to Britannia
What role did Rennel see for maps in the British conquest of India?
Essential to the process of domination
What does the Lipton tea advertisement in Fig. 2 signify?
Royalty from all over the world associated with tea
What role did advertisements play in the market for new products according to Fig. 2?
They helped create new tastes and popularize products
Who is depicted in the background of the Lipton tea advertisement in Fig. 2?
The third son of the former King of England
How are historical changes in taste and economy highlighted in the content?
Through advertisements and promotions
Which of the following is the correct context of the 1922 Lipton tea advertisement?
It reflects the global association of royalty with tea
Study Notes
Importance of Dates in History
- Historians were previously fascinated with dates, but now it's recognized that history is more than just memorizing dates.
- History is about understanding changes that occur over time, comparing the past with the present, and finding out how things have changed.
Historical Questions
- People often take things for granted, but when they're curious, they ask historical questions, such as:
- When did people start drinking tea or coffee?
- How did people travel long distances before the age of railways?
- How did people get news before newspapers were printed?
Fig. 1 - Brahmans Offering the Shastras to Britannia
- The image was created by James Rennel in 1782 as a frontispiece to the first map produced for British conquest of India.
- Rennel was an enthusiastic supporter of British conquest of India and saw map preparation as essential to domination.
- The image suggests that Indians willingly gave over their ancient texts to Britannia, symbolizing British power, as if asking her to protect Indian culture.
Old Advertisements and Taste Creation
- Old advertisements provide insight into how new products were popularized and how tastes were created.
- The advertisements played a role in shaping markets for new products.
Prince Arthur's Visit to India
- Prince Arthur, the third son of the former King of England, visited India.
- This event is mentioned as a background context.
Discover the importance of dates in history and how historians have shifted their focus from memorizing dates to understanding changes over time. Explore the significance of historical questions in understanding the past and its impact on the present.
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