Practice - Prinsep and Piyadassi
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Practice Questions
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What is the meaning of the term 'epigraphy'?
💡 Hint: Think about how we learn from ancient writings.
Who was James Prinsep?
💡 Hint: Consider who contributed significantly to understanding Indian inscriptions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Who deciphered the Brahmi script?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of various scholars in deciphering ancient scripts.
True or False: Piyadassi is another name for King Asoka.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how names and titles relate to historical figures.
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Challenge Problems
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Critique the effectiveness of inscriptions as historical records in reflecting the daily lives of ordinary people in ancient India.
💡 Hint: Consider the functions of power and privilege in historical narratives.
Discuss how the decipherment of inscriptions influenced modern understanding of early Indian political structures.
💡 Hint: Think about how understanding the past can reshape historical narratives.
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