What is History – 6th History Part 1 Online Test in English

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6th History Questions Part 1

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Question 1

What is the origin of the word “Istoria” from which History is derived?

A	Egyptian
B	Sanskrit
C	Greek
D	Hebrew

Question 1 Explanation:

The term History has been derived from Greek word ISTORIA which means learning By inquiry.

Question 2

Which of these Excavation sites belongs to the Neolithic age ?

A	Bimbetka
B	Mehrgah
C	Lothal
D	All the above

Question 2 Explanation:

Mehrgarh, Chirand, Mahgara and Koldhiwala and paiyampalli from tamilnadu are some of major excavation sites from Neolithic Age. Bimbetka is from Paleolithic age and Lothal is from Bronze age.

Question 3

Dharma chakra in our National flag was taken from Which inscription ?

A	Sanchistupa
B	Allahabad pillar
C	Saranath pillar
D	Ashoka’s Rock edicts.

Question 3 Explanation:

Dharma Chakra With 24 spokes on our National flag was taken from Saranath pillar of Ashoka.

Question 4

Which of the following comes under Archaeological sources of History ?

A	Monuments
B	Wall inscriptions
C	Accounts by Foreign Travellers
D	Both A and B

Question 4 Explanation:

Accounts by foreign travellers comes under Literary sources along with Epics, Poems, Religious Literature etc.

Question 5

What is the meaning of the Prakrit word Dhamma?

A	Religious duty
B	Peace
C	Justice
D	Helping the poor

Question 5 Explanation:

The word Dhamma for the Sanskrit term Dharma means Religious duty.

Question 6

Which religion was embraced by the Emperor Ashoka after the Kalinga war ?

A	Jainism
B	Buddhism
C	Hinduism
D	None of the above

Question 6 Explanation:

Ashoka gave up war after seeing many people grieving death after the Kalinga war. He embraced Buddhism and then devoted his life to spread the message of peace and dharma.

Question 7

The Period for which the available writing records are yet to be deciphered is called as

A	Pre-history
B	Hidden history
C	Proto history
D	Ancient history

Question 7 Explanation:

Proto history is a period for which records in writing are available but yet to be deciphered. It is a period between prehistory and History.

Question 8

Who authored The search for India’s Lost Emperor which provided a Comprehensive account of Ashoka ?

A	Charles Allen
B	William Jones
C	James prince
D	Alexander cunnigham

Question 8 Explanation:

Allen wrote the book The search for India’s lost emperor based on the accounts of William jones, James princep, Alexander Cunningham.

Question 9

The study Of inscriptions are called as

A	Epigraphy
B	Inscribes
C	Numismatics
D	Archaeology

Question 9 Explanation:

Numismatics is Study of coins. Epighraphy is Study Of inscriptions.

Question 10

Which of these Excavation sites are from Tamilnadu ?

A	Hallur
B	Athirampakkam
C	Mehrgarh
D	Chirand

Question 10 Explanation:

Paiyampalli, Adhichanallur and Athirampakkam are some of the major Excavation sites from Tamilnadu.

Question 11

For which of these skills the dogs were domesticated by our ancestors?

A	biting
B	barking
C	sniffing
D	playing

Question 11 Explanation:

Dogs were domesticated because of their sniffing and hunting skill.

Question 12

Major sources of pre history are

A	Stone tools
B	Inscription
C	Rock edicts
D	None of the above

Question 12 Explanation:

The major sources are stone tools used for hunting, excavated materials and rock paintings.

Question 13

The study of coins is known as

A	Coinalogy
B	Numismatics
C	epigraphy
D	none of the above

Question 13 Explanation:

Numismatics is Study of coins. Epighraphy is Study Of inscriptions.

Question 14

Match the following

Period Excavation sites

1] Paleolithic    A] Hallur

2] Neolithic                B] Bramhagiri

3] Iron age                 C] adichanallur

4] Bronze age   D] Bimbetka

A	bcda
B	cdab
C	dbac
D	abcd

Question 15

During Whose period the Buddhism spread to different parts of Asia.

A	Bindusara
B	Haryanka
C	Ashoka
D	Chandragupta maurya

Question 15 Explanation:

It was during Ashoka’s period that Buddhism spread to different parts of Asia.

Question 16

Who was the first king to Lay roads and build hospitals for Animals?

A	Bimbisara
B	Bindusara
C	Ajatasatru
D	Ashoka

Question 16 Explanation:

Ashoka was the first king to Build hospitals for animals and He was the one who laid roads first.

Question 17

Tools and Ornaments comes under which form of Sources of history.

A	Literary sources
B	Hunting sources
C	Archaeological sources
D	Artefactory sources.

Question 17 Explanation:

Tools, ornaments, Coins, Monuments, Artefacts, Rock edicts and caves are some of the major Archaeological sources of history.

Question 18

Who provided the material evidence which revealed the greatness of Ashoka.

A	Charles Wood
B	William jones
C	James Princep
D	Both B and C

Question 18 Explanation:

The material evidence provided by William Jones, James Prinsep and Alexander Cunningham revealed the greatness of Emperor Ashoka. .

Question 19

The Prakrit Word Dhamma in sanskrit means

A	Dharma
B	Dharmavasa
C	Dhammam
D	None of the above.

Question 19 Explanation:

'Dhamma' is the prakrit word for the Sanskrit term 'dharma', which means religious duty.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a sources of history?

A	Copper plates
B	Coins
C	Epics
D	None of the above.

Question 20 Explanation:

All Copper Plates, Coins and Epics are sources of history.

Question 21

How many number of spokes does the Dharma chakra has on our National flag?

A	22
B	26
C	24
D	21

Question 22

Which of the following is not a Devotional Literature?

A	Devaram
B	Nalayira Divyaprabandham
C	Thiruvasagam
D	Manimegalai

Question 22 Explanation:

Manimegalai comes under the epics literary sources.

Question 23

The excavated materials of Lothal belongs to which of these metal ages?

A	Iron age
B	Bronze age
C	Mercury age
D	Silver age

Question 23 Explanation:

The excavated materials of the city Lothal belongs the bronze age.

Question 24

Define History.

A	Past events in chronological order
B	Archaeological sources
C	Evolution of Earth
D	Study Human evolution

Question 24 Explanation:

History is the study of the past events in chronological order.

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