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History - An Introduction — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

4 concept maps of History - An Introduction for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, each also written out as a text outline.

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Mind map showing the four key terms used in history and their meanings

Mind map showing the four key terms used in history and their meanings

The map in words

  • Key Terms
    • Civilisation
      • Organized Society
      • Culture and Laws
      • Developed Systems
    • Invention
      • Something New
      • Made First Time
      • Changed Lives
    • Chronology
      • Order of Events
      • Earliest First
      • Helps Understanding

Flowchart showing the five main reasons why we study history and how they lead to appreciating our heritage

Flowchart showing the five main reasons why we study history and how they lead to appreciating our heritage

The map in words

  • Why Study History?
    • Learn About Ancestors
      • Appreciate Our Heritage
    • Connect Past to Present
    • Understand Society
    • Learn from Mistakes
    • Understand Inventions

Mind map dividing history sources into two main categories with specific examples

Mind map dividing history sources into two main categories with specific examples

The map in words

  • Sources of History
    • Literary Sources
      • Religious Texts
        • Vedas
        • Ramayana
        • Mahabharata
      • Secular Literature
        • Biographies
        • Dramas
        • Travel Accounts
    • Archaeological Sources
      • Monuments
      • Inscriptions
      • Coins
      • Artifacts
        • Pottery
        • Tools
        • Weapons

History

History

The map in words

  • History
    • Meaning of History
    • Relevance of History
    • Sources of History
    • Literary Sources
    • Archaeological Sources
    • Early Human and Stone Age
    • Palaeolithic Age
    • Mesolithic Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in History - An Introduction for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics?
Key topics in History - An Introduction include Meaning of History, Relevance of History, Sources of History, Early Humans and the Stone Age. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for History - An Introduction show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in History - An Introduction connect: Mind map showing the four key terms used in history and their meanings; Flowchart showing the five main reasons why we study history and how they lead to appreciating our heritage. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise History - An Introduction for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 96 practice questions on History - An Introduction. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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