Question

Which of the following sources of history are mainly created by illiterates?

• A. Archaeological sources
• B. Written literature
• C. Illiterates cannot create history
• D. Oral literature

Answer 1

The correct option is D Oral literature

Folktales, ballads, myths, and lavanies are mostly propagated verbally by common people. People back then were mostly illiterate as they did not have much exposure to education. So they used to pass on myths and legends through word of mouth.