Practice - How do we periodise?
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Practice Questions
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What does periodisation mean in history?
💡 Hint: Think about how we segment our curriculum into different grades.
Name the three periods according to James Mill.
💡 Hint: Recall the dominant rulers in Indian history.
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What is periodisation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we organize information.
True or False: James Mill divided Indian history based on the religion of the rulers.
💡 Hint: Consider Mill's historical framework.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the reasons and implications of periodising Indian history into religious frameworks as done by James Mill. How does this affect the understanding of historical narratives?
💡 Hint: Consider how multicultural societies function.
Compare and contrast James Mill’s periodisation with modern interpretations of Indian history such as ‘colonial’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
💡 Hint: Identify the strengths and weaknesses in each approach.
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