10 Questions
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
Using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts
What does the term 'history' encompass?
Past events and the study of their documentation and interpretation
What is the difference between history and myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What is considered prehistory?
The period of events before the invention of writing systems
What do historians use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
Narrative
When did sedentariness begin in South Asia?
Around 7000 BCE
During which period was the varna system established in ancient India?
Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE)
What caused the scattering of the population of the Indus Valley from large urban centres to villages?
Persistent drought
Which religious concepts arose during the second urbanisation in ancient India?
Jainism and Buddhism
Who established the first great empire in ancient India?
Chandragupta Maurya
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