Chapter 2 - Sources of History
1. Answer in one sentence.
(1) In the past, what materials were used for writing?
Ans: Initially, man used pointed objects to write on potsherds, unbaked bricks and bhoorjapatra.
(2) What information is obtained from Vedic literature?
Ans: We get information about the history of ancient India for the period from 1500 BC onwards from the Vedic literature.
(3) Which literature is preserved by oral tradition?
Ans: The folk tales, the folk songs, the owis as well as the early Vedic, Jain and Buddhis literature was preserved by oral tradition.
2. Classify the following sources as material, written and oral sources.
Copper-plate, folk tales, pottery, beads, travelogues, owis, inscriptions, Vedic literature, stupa, coin, Puranas
Ans:
| Material sources | Written sources | Oral sources |
|---|---|---|
pottery, beads, coins, stupa | copper plates, travelogies, inscriptions, Vedic literature, Puranas | folktales, owis |
3. Observe the picture of earthen pots and try to make models of them.
Ans: Students must do this on their own.
4. Observe any coin and note the following things.
Inscription on the coin
Ans:
Front Side: Number 10 below the ₹ currency sign, the year of issue.
Reverse Side: Lettering “भारत” on the left and “INDIA” on the right on the outer ring.
Metal used
Ans:
Center: Copper-Nickel
Ring: Aluminium-Bronze
Year of the coin
Ans: 2019
Symbol on the coin
Ans: Eight stylized grain stalks
Picture, language, shape and denomination of the coin
Ans:
Picture: The lion capital and the lettering “सत्यमेव जयते” in the center plug
Language: Hindi and English
Shape: Circular
Denomination: Rs 10 coin
5. Do you know a few things by heart? Present them in your group.
For example : poems, prayers, tables, etc.
Ans: Students must do this on their own.