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Timeline and Sources of History — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Timeline and Sources of History covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

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?
Key topics in Timeline and Sources of History include Measuring Time in History, Sources of History, Early Humans and the First Crops. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Timeline and Sources of History for Class 6 exams?
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