Practice - Back to Basics How Are Inscriptions Deciphered?
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Practice Questions
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What is the Brahmi script?
💡 Hint: It's a precursor to many modern Indian scripts.
Who deciphered the Brahmi script?
💡 Hint: His work was pivotal in understanding ancient Indian political history.
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Who was responsible for the decipherment of Brahmi?
💡 Hint: Think of the scholar who contributed to reading ancient inscriptions.
True or False: The Kharosthi script was used in the eastern regions of India.
💡 Hint: Consider where Kharosthi inscriptions were found.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a set of inscriptions from ancient India and compare them with more modern sources. What similarities and differences do you note in terms of the information they convey and how they reflect the society of their times?
💡 Hint: Consider the audience and purpose of both inscription and modern documents.
propose a research project that aims to uncover more about daily life in ancient India using inscriptions as one of your sources. Outline your methodology and possible outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple sources can complement what inscriptions tell.
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