Sources of History_1

What are literary sources of history?

• Inscriptions and pots

• Native literature and foreign literature

• Coins and monuments

• Temples and palaces

Which emperor's inscriptions are considered the earliest found in India?

• Babur

• Aurangzeb

• Ashoka

• Akbar

What do coins help us learn about?

• Architectural designs

• Religious aspects

• Political conditions

• Social beliefs

What do monuments enable us to know about?

• Economic conditions

• Technological advancements

• Religious beliefs

• All of the above

What is a legend?

• A scientific theory

• A religious scripture

• A story from the past believed by many

• A proven historical fact

What do inscriptions provide information about?

• Architectural designs

• Economy and administration

• Religion and culture

• Social beliefs

What is the study of coins known as?

• Numismatics

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

• Sociology

Which language are most inscriptions found in India written in?

• Brahmi

• Tamil

• Pali

• Sanskrit

What do legends reflect?

• Historical events

• Political ideologies

• Scientific discoveries

• Social beliefs

What are foreign literary sources of history?

• Writings of modern scholars

• Writings of fictional characters

• Writings of foreign visitors

• Writings of indigenous people