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Timeline and Sources of History

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

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3 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Topics in Timeline and Sources of History

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1. Measuring Time in History

  • History uses time to place events in the correct order.
  • The Gregorian calendar is used worldwide.
  • There is no year zero in the Gregorian calendar.
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2. Sources of History

  • A source of history is a place, person, text, or object from which information about the past is gathered.
  • Historians study and write about the past.
  • Historians use many sources together to rebuild history.
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3. Early Humans and the First Crops

  • Modern humans have walked the planet for about 300,000 years.
  • The last Ice Age lasted from over 100,000 years ago to around 12,000 years ago.
  • After the Ice Age, the climate warmed and living conditions improved.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Understanding history through time, sources, and early human life

Measuring historical timeCalendars and erasSources of historySpecialists who study the pastScientific studies and recent historyEarly humansIce Age and farmingGrowth of communities

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What are the important topics in Timeline and Sources of History for CBSE Class 6 Social Science?
Timeline and Sources of History covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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