CBSE Class 6 Social Science Timeline and Sources of History (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. What does BCE stand for in historical dates?

A Before Common Era B Before Christian Events C Before Calendar Era D Before Current Events

2. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A A textbook about ancient India B A documentary film on the Mughal Empire C A diary written by a soldier during a war D An encyclopedia entry about the Indus Valley Civilization

3. What is chronology?

A The study of ancient languages B The arrangement of events in the order in which they happened C The study of old maps and geography D The process of digging up historical artifacts

4. Which of the following is a secondary source of history?

A An ancient inscription on a pillar B A coin from the Gupta period C A history book written by a modern historian D A letter written by a king to his minister

5. On a timeline, which direction do events usually move?

A From right to left B From bottom to top C From left to right D From top to bottom

6. What does CE stand for in historical dates?

A Century Era B Common Era C Christian Events D Calendar Events

7. Which of the following is NOT a primary source of history?

A An ancient manuscript B A fossil found during excavation C A biography written 200 years after a king's death D A coin minted during the Maurya Empire

8. Why are dates important in the study of history?

A They help us memorize names of historical figures B They help us understand the sequence and timing of events C They help us draw better maps D They help us identify different languages

9. Which of the following is an archaeological source of history?

A A poem written by a court poet B Pottery found during excavation C A travel account written by a foreign visitor D A religious text

10. If an event happened in 500 BCE and another happened in 200 BCE, which event occurred first?

A The event in 200 BCE B Both occurred at the same time C The event in 500 BCE D It cannot be determined