Practice What official records do not tell - 1.2.3 | 1. Introduction: How, When and Where | CBSE 8 History
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Question 1

Easy

What are official records?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what kinds of documents fit this description.

Question 2

Easy

How can oral histories be beneficial for historians?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the types of people these histories might come from.

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Question 1

What do official records primarily reflect?

  • Complete historical narratives
  • The perspectives of those in power
  • Common people's experiences

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider who creates these documents.

Question 2

True or False: Diverse sources are unimportant for understanding history.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how many perspectives are needed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the role of newspapers and diaries in creating an alternative narrative to official records. How do these sources differ in their perspectives?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the audience and purpose behind each source.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of understanding historical events through a lens of colonial biases. How might it affect modern interpretations of history?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the larger impact on cultural memory.

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