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Sources of History — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

What Sources of History covers in ICSE Class 4 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 4 Social Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Sources of History

1

Archaeological Sources

  • Archaeological sources are physical objects made by people in the past.
  • These include monuments, inscriptions, artefacts, and coins.
  • Archaeologists dig the ground to find these sources in a process called excavation.
2

Types of Archaeological Sources

  • Monuments: Old buildings like forts, temples, and palaces that tell us about ancient architecture and life.
  • Inscriptions: Writings carved on stone, pillars, or metal that give information about kings and their rules.
  • Artefacts: Man-made objects like pottery, tools, jewellery, and toys used in ancient times.
3

Literary Sources

  • Literary sources are written texts from the past.
  • They were written on tree bark, palm leaves, wooden tablets, and later on paper.
  • Three main types: religious writings, biographies/autobiographies, and accounts of foreign travellers.
4

Archaeologists and Historians

  • Archaeologists dig and find physical remains like tools, buildings, and coins.
  • Historians study written records and interpret what happened in the past.
  • Both work together to help us understand history.

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Central concept: Sources of History

Archaeological SourcesLiterary SourcesArchaeologistsHistoriansPreservation of Sources

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Key topics in Sources of History include Archaeological Sources, Types of Archaeological Sources, Literary Sources, Archaeologists and Historians. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
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