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History - An Introduction — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

What History - An Introduction covers in ICSE Class 6 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning of History, Relevance.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in History - An Introduction

1

Meaning of History

  • History is the study of the past and records events that happened long ago.
  • It helps us understand how people lived, their cultures, economies, and political systems.
  • History explains not just 'what' happened, but also 'why' and 'how'.
2

Relevance of History

  • History links the past and present.
  • It helps us learn how our ancestors lived and how society evolved.
  • We understand cultural diversity and 'Unity in Diversity' in India through history.
3

Sources of History

  • Historians use two main types of sources: Literary and Archaeological.
  • Literary sources include religious and secular texts written on palm leaves, paper, etc.
  • Examples: Vedas, Ramayana, Arthashastra, accounts of foreign travelers like Xuanzang.
4

Early Humans and the Stone Age

  • Early humans lived during the Stone Age, divided into Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages.
  • They used stone tools and gradually evolved from hunters to farmers.
  • Palaeolithic Age: Old Stone Age; humans were hunter-gatherers; discovered fire.

Key Concepts

Central concept: History

Meaning of HistoryRelevance of HistorySources of HistoryLiterary SourcesArchaeological SourcesEarly Human and Stone AgePalaeolithic AgeMesolithic Age

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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.
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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