CBSE Class 6 Social Science Timeline and Sources of History Worksheet Set 03

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Question. The early humans tamed animals such as cattle and _________.
Answer: goats
Explanation: Goats and cows gave milk, meat, and wool, making life much easier for early farming families.

Question. Paleontologists study the traces of plants, animals and humans in the form of ________.
Answer: fossils
Explanation: Fossils are the preserved bones, footprints, or leaf prints of living things from long ago turned into rock.

Question. The short form of Before Common Era is _________.
Answer: BCE
Explanation: BCE stands for Before Common Era and refers to the years before year 1.

Question. The traditional year for Jesus Christ’s birth is taken as the starting point for the ________ calendar.
Answer: Gregorian
Explanation: The Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar we use every day, began counting its years from Christ's birth.

Question. Leaders or ________ were responsible for the welfare of the people.
Answer: Chieftains
Explanation: A chieftain was the head of a tribe who protected everyone and made sure rules were followed.

Question. Metals were used to make _________ tools and jewellery.
Answer: durable
Explanation: Metal is much stronger and lasts longer than wood or stone, so it was ideal for making tools.

Question. The years before the birth of Jesus are now named ________.
Answer: Before Common Era or BCE
Explanation: Today, historians often use BCE instead of BC to describe the years before the start of the calendar.

True or False

Question. The last Ice Age ended around 12,000 years ago, leading to conditions favorable for the development of agriculture.
Answer: True
Explanation: As the ice melted and the weather grew warmer, wild grains flourished and humans began planting seeds.

Question. Sources of history are straightforward and give complete information about the past.
Answer: False
Explanation: Historical clues are often broken, lost, or incomplete, so historians must piece them together like a puzzle.

Question. The terms AD (Anno Domini) and CE (Common Era) represent two completely different spans of time in history.
Answer: False
Explanation: AD and CE are two different names for the exact same era.

Question. The Gregorian calendar has a year zero in its system.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Gregorian calendar goes straight from 1 BCE to 1 CE without having a year 0.

Question. Anthropologists study human societies and cultures of both the past and the modern day.
Answer: True
Explanation: Anthropologists look at how people lived centuries ago as well as how different groups live today.

Question. Archaeologists study the natural features of the Earth, like the soil, stones, hills, mountains, rivers, seas, oceans and other such parts of the Earth.
Answer: False
Explanation: Geologists study rocks and soil, while archaeologists study man-made things left behind by ancient people.

Question. The instances of oral sources of history are paintings and sculptures.
Answer: False
Explanation: Oral sources are spoken words like stories, folk songs, and memories, while paintings are visual art.

Question. Early humans lived in permanent rock houses.
Answer: False
Explanation: Early hunter-gatherers moved around often and lived in caves, simple shelters, or skin tents.

Questions / Assertion / Reason

Question. Assertion (A): Archaeologists contribute to diverse sources of history.
Reason (R): They study the physical features of the Earth, like the soil, stones, hills, mountains, rivers, seas, oceans and other such parts of the Earth.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
Explanation: Archaeologists discover historical items like pottery and coins, whereas physical geographers study rivers and mountains.

Question. Assertion (A): Historians study the past by excavating remains that people, plants and animals left behind, such as tools, pots, beads, figurines, toys, bones and teeth of animals and humans. Reason (R): Inscriptions provide direct evidence of past human activities and beliefs.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: Digging up objects and reading carved stone inscriptions are two different, great ways of discovering ancient history.

Question. Assertion (A): We use the term A.D after any date to indicate the year. Reason (R): AD refers to the years counted from the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. The Latin term for AD is Anno Domini.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: (d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Explanation: We do not put AD after every single date (dates before Christ use BC or BCE), but AD does stand for Anno Domini.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. When did the final ‘ice age’ take place?
Answer: The last ice age occurred between approximately 100,000 years ago and 12,000 years ago.
Explanation: A massive cold freeze ended about 12,000 years ago when the Earth warmed up again.

Question. Which crafts were developed alongside the growth of large villages and towns?
Answer:
• Pottery: The skill of making vessels, jars, and storage bins out of clay.
• Metallurgy: Using metals like copper and iron to produce strong and durable daily tools.
Explanation: People learned how to shape mud into pots and melt metal rocks to make sharp knives and tools.

Question. What does BCE signify in historical dating?
Answer: Before Common Era.
Explanation: BCE is used for any year that took place before the year 1 of the Common Era.

Question. How many total years are there in a single century?
Answer: 100 years.
Explanation: One century equals 100 full calendar years.

Question. How many total years are there in a single millennium?
Answer: 1,000 years.
Explanation: Ten centuries put together make one millennium (1,000 years).

Question. Give a specific example of a literary source from Indian history.
Answer: The Vedas (or the Epics/Itihasas like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, ancient poems, or historical texts).
Explanation: Ancient written books and poems are called literary sources because they tell us stories in writing.

Question. What category of historical sources are folk tales and genealogical records?
Answer: Oral sources (spoken traditions passed from person to person).
Explanation: Oral sources are stories told by word of mouth from parents to children without being written down first.

Question. What were the primary methods early humans used to obtain food?
Answer: Hunting wild animals and gathering wild plants, roots, fruits, and seeds.
Explanation: They searched forests and plains every day to catch animals and gather wild berries.

Question. Where did primitive humans often seek shelter or safety?
Answer: In temporary campsites, natural rock shelters, or caves.
Explanation: Caves and big overhanging rocks kept early humans safe from rain, storms, and dangerous wild beasts.

Question. How did early humans support one another by living cooperatively?
Answer: Early humans helped each other by:
• Developing languages to share thoughts and warn of danger.
• Sharing fire and crafting tools that made hunting and survival simpler.
• Crafting beads and simple jewelry and trading them among friendly groups.
Explanation: By sticking together like a big team, early humans helped keep one another safe, warm, and fed.

Question. Why is it vital for historians to examine multiple sources when studying the past?
Answer: Using multiple sources ensures accuracy and completeness. Different sources provide different viewpoints: archaeological artifacts provide physical proof, while written accounts give narrative descriptions. Comparing them helps verify claims and avoid bias.
Explanation: If you ask three friends about a game, you get the whole picture; checking many clues helps historians find the true story.

Question. Mention two major changes in the lifestyle of early humans after the advent of agriculture.
Answer:
• People had to settle down in one location for long periods because crops needed care over months before harvesting.
• People started crafting large clay pots, weaving baskets, and digging grain pits to store surplus crops for food and seeds.
Explanation: Farming meant people stopped wandering and built permanent homes with big pots to keep extra grains safe.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Who investigates past human life by unearthing remains like tools and pottery?
Answer: Archaeologists.
Explanation: Archaeologists dig in the dirt to find ancient pots, toys, and coins left behind by people of the past.

Question. What is a timeframe of ten years called?
Answer: A decade.
Explanation: If you count 10 birthdays in a row, a whole decade has gone by!