How do we measure historical time? Class 6

How do we measure historical time? Class 6

The Big Questions (Page 59)

Question 1.

How do we measure historical time? Class 6

Answer:

Historical time is measured using timelines. Years are counted forward from the birth of Jesus Christ. Year 2024 means Jesus Christ born 2024 year ago. It is written as 2024 AD. Before the birth, years are counted backward and used to be marked with BC (Before Christ) or BCE. For example, end of last ice age is 12000 BCE.

Question 2.

How can various sources help us understand history? Class 6

Answer:

There are various sources of history. All these sources have valuable information. Main sources of history are written, visual- audio, artifacts, buildings, other physical remain of plant, animal and human, oral tradition etc. These resources help to create the history.

Question 3.

How did early humans live? Class 6

Answer:

Early humans lived in bands or group. They required shelter and food. For the food, they collected edible plants and fruits and relied on hunting. They were mainly hunters and gatherers. For shelter, these groups lived in temporary camps, rock shelters or caves. They learnt to use fire, cultivation and domestication of animals. This led them to settle down near rivers.