Question

Why is the study of time divided into periods or large segments?

• A. To understand broad social and economic changes.
• B. We are not interested in the happenings of short period of time.
• C. We do not have enough sources to study short periods of time.
• D. Changes in short periods of time are not interesting.

Answer 1

The correct option is A To understand broad social and economic changes.

The study of history in terms of periods helps us in understanding the broad social and economic changes. It is made somewhat easier to understand.