Different sources available at historians disposal

Q.

What is the difference between archaeological and literary sources?

Q. Coins of medieval India were a major source of information for historians. The pictures and legends on the coins conveyed the names of kings, their titles, portraits and their dynasties. They were repositories of information on the economic conditions of the empire. Select the option(s) that most accurately classifies the coins of medieval India ?

1. primary
2. archaeological
3. secondary
4. literary

Q. Statement 1: Monuments are archaeological sources.
Statement 2: Biographies are literary sources.

1. Both statements are incorrect.
2. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
3. Both statements are correct.
4. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

Q. The periods from A.D. (CE) 700 to 1200 and from A.D. (CE) 1200 to 1700 are classified as Early ___ and Later ___ periods, respectively, in Indian history.

1. Vedic, Vedic
2. Epic, Epic
3. Pre-historic, Pre-historic
4. Medieval, Medieval

Q.

Jadeite, found in Daojali Hading, may have been brought from China. State whether True or False. a) True b) False

Q. Treta Yuga and Dwapara Yuga are classifications of ___ .

1. psychology
2. history
3. science
4. philosophy

Q. Historical sources can also be classified as archaeological and sources.

1. secondary
2. primary
3. literary

Q. Which of the following traditions are preserved by oral traditions?

1. Vedic
2. Buddhist
3. All of the above
4. Jain

Q. Select the following option(s) that are examples of literary sources ?

1. Autobiographies and commentaries
2. Coins and inscriptions
3. Chronicles and biographies
4. Diaries and treatises

Q. Folk/Oral sources are a boon to ___________.

1. historians
2. archeologists
3. scientists
4. students

Q. Which of the following options is not a temple of medieval India?

1. Khajuraho
2. Dilwara
3. Quwwat-ul-Islam
4. Konark

Q. On the basis of proximity to a historical event, the sources are classified as primary and sources.

1. literary
2. archaeological
3. secondary

Q. Your class wants to visit a well-known historical monument in a nearby town. Write a letter to your Principal seeking permission and say why you would benefit from the visit.

Q. The periods from A.D. (CE) 700 to 1200 and from A.D. (CE) 1200 to 1700 are classified as Early ___ and Later ___ periods, respectively, in Indian history.

1. Pre-historic, Pre-historic
2. Medieval, Medieval
3. Vedic, Vedic
4. Epic, Epic

Q. On the basis of proximity to a historical event, the sources are classified as primary and sources.

Q. Inscriptions are archaeological sources that provide valuable information on historical facts.

1. True
2. False

Q. Statement 1: Monuments are archaeological sources.
Statement 2: Biographies are literary sources.

1. Both statements are correct.
2. Both statements are incorrect.
3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
4. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

Q. The temples, mosques, minars, palaces, tombs, forts, etc. are collectively called .

1. memorials
2. mausoleums
3. monuments

Q. Objects like pottery, tools and ornaments that humans made in the past are called _______.

1. monuments
2. none of the above
3. artefacts
4. scriptures

Q. Why did Aditya decide to visit his ancestral home?