DAV Class 6 SST chapter 8 Studying the past Question Answer | complete solution

 DAV Class 6 SST chapter 8 Studying the past complete solution

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A. Tick (✓) the correct option.

1. Kautilya wrote the book—

(a) Meghdoot

(b) Arthshastra

(c) Ramayana

(d)Harashacharita

Ans-(b) Arthshastra

 2. The period when art of writing was unknown is called -

(a) Prehistory

(b) Ancient history

(c) Medieval history

(d) Modern history

Ans - (a) Prehistory

 3. The Study of coins is known as -

(a) Architecture

(b) Numismatics

(c) Calligraphy

(d) Epigraphy

Ans- (b) Numismatics

 4. Who is the author of Abhigyan Shakuntalam?

(a) Kautilya

(b)Tulsidas

(c) Mahatma Buddha

(d) Kalidas

Ans- (d) Kalidas

 5. The Chinese traveller who visited India was -

(a) Alexander

(b) Columbus

(c) Megasthenes

(d) Fa-hien

Ans - (d) Fa-hien

B. Fill in the blanks

1. Monuments are the remains of Palace and forts.

2. Jain literature was written in Prakrit language.

3.  the study of inscription is called Numismatics.

4. Historian divide history into two parts namely History and Pre History

5. Non religious Literature consist prose, plays, poetry etc.

C. Answer the following questions

1. How does the study of the monuments help the historian ?

Ans - Monuments are remains of ancient building like fort and palaces help the historian to know the economical social and religious life of that time.

2. The study of history help us to make the present world a better place to live in how ?

We know the great people, art and culture , literature and architecture of the earlier time with the help of history. it motivates us to make the present world the better place to live in.

3. How does skeletal studies help us to identify gender differences ?

Ans - Skeleton of a women has generally a broader hip and the pelvic area for child bearing.  Jewelry found on the skeleton also help us to know whether skeleton belongs to a women or a man.

4. What are the literary sources of Indian history?

Ans - literary sources are mainly divided into four parts :

i. Religious literature like Vedas, Angas and Pitakas.

ii. Non religious literature like  Arthshastra, Abhigyan shakuntalam, prose, poetry and grammar.

iii. Secular literature - it consist the information provided by the Chinese Pilgrim Fa-hien  and Greek ambassador Megasthenes.

iv. Historical literature -  It Consists autobiography and biography like Harsh Charitr.

5. Explain historical literature with an example.

Ans -  Autobiography and Biography of ancient ruler is known as historical literature. Example - Harsh Charitr by Banbhatt .

D. Answer the following questions :

1. Distinguish between archeological and literary sources.

Ans - Archeological sources - Study of the materials like inscriptions, coins, monuments etc. discovered by archeologist by excavation is know as archaeological sources of History.

Literary Sources - All written records of the past are know as literary source. Ex  - Vedas, Abhigyan Shakuntlam, Harshacharit etc.

2. How do archaeological source materials help us to learn about our past ?

Ans - Remains of the past like Inscriptions, coins, monuments, painting, sculpture etc. are archaeological source materials. Picture or written records engraved on these materials  help us to learn about the social economical and religious condition of that time. Painting and sculpture also tell us about the art and culture of the past.

 

3. What is more important in history-events, persons, places or dates? Give reasons to justify your answer.

Answer: In history events, persons, places or dates all are important but, dates are most important among all. Without a date historical person, event or place are meaningless because dates  tell us about the particular period  in which they happened.

 

4. How do secular literary sources throw light on the life of the people in any period of history?

Answer: Account of events by some pilgrims and travellers are  Secular literary sources. We get the important information about the life of the contemporary people provided by these literatures.  

 5. How does the study of coins help the historians?

Answer: Pictures and writing engraved on the coins give information about the social, religious, economical life of that period. Metal used for making coins like gold, silver, copper, also  help us to know the economical condition and prosperity of that period. Coins of any ruler  found in any other country and territory of other rulers show trade relations between them. We came to know the technical advancement by making process of the coins.