Formative Assessment for Reading the Archives- SEC paper

What is history?

• 
  A collection of scientific theories

• A study of fictional stories

• A prediction of future events

• A record of past events

What is historiography?

• A study of writing histories

• A study of human evolution

• A study of ancient languages

• A study of material remains

__________ is the apex archive in India

Have you ever visited an archive?

• Yes

• No

• I don't remember

• Planning to

What is an Archive?

• A place to store old furniture

• a letter written by a soldier during the First World War

• Today's newspaper

• Box of hidden treasures

Historians are obsessed with Archives because

• They enjoy organizing paperwork

• Archives provide evidence for historical research

• 
  Archives are colorful and visually appealing

• Historians are boring people

Write two observations based on this visual archive.

Who are the authors of colonial/official archives?

• Administrators

• State Bank of India

• Historians

• Traders

What was the purpose of colonial records like Census?

• To educate

• To govern

• To import goods

• To entertain

What is the significance of primary sources in historical research?

• They provide firsthand accounts of events

• They are always accurate and unbiased

• They are easy to manipulate for personal gain

• They are irrelevant in historical research