8th Standard Social (Sources)

 8^th Std Social Sources

 

I. Answer the following briefly:

1. How do historians write history?

Ans: Historians collect the sources subject them to critical examination analysis and the, write the history.

When direct sources are not available they need to make assumptions based on the available sources.

 

2. What is the meaning of sources? How many types are there?

Ans: Human beings had created many facilities to lead their life since ancient times. If the things used by human beings on the past have remained they are called sources.

Sources can be divided into two types:        

1. Literary Sources.   2. Archaeological sources.

 

3. Name any two native literary works.

Ans: Kautilya’s  – Arthashastra

Kalhana’s – Rajatarangini

Banabhatta’s – Harshacharitha etc.

 

4.Name any two foreign writers.

Ans: Megasthanese, Fa-hien, Tolemy & Babar

 

5.What is the sources which has more reliability for writing history?

Ans: Inscriptions are more reliable as these have a direct relationship with then events. . Ex: Ashoka Inscriptions Kharavela’s Hathigumpa Inscriptions.

 

6. Explain the importance of Coins in the writing of history?

Ans: They are helpful in understanding the geographical extent of rulers.

Knowing the language of administrations, titles, religion, economic conditions, metal technology in particular kingdoms.

 

7. What are the aspects on which monuments throw more light?

Ans: The monuments throw light on then-contemporary religious aspects, technology, economic growth, scientific knowledge and creativity achieved.

 

8. By what method the age of biological fossils can be decided?

Ans: By applying carbon-14 dating procedure the age of biological fossils can be decided.