Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History — Flashcards
Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History flashcards, chapter by chapter — 845 flashcards across 31 chapters. Follows the TOSS syllabus.
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Q: What is the origin of the word 'History'?
A: The word 'History' comes from the Greek word 'Historia', which means 'inquiry' or 'research to discover the truth'. It reflects the idea that history is not just about events, but about investigating
Q: Who is known as the 'Father of History' and why?
A: Herodotus is known as the 'Father of History' because he was one of the first to systematically record past events. He wrote about the Greco-Persian wars and included detailed observations about cultu
Q: Define history according to E.H. Carr.
A: E.H. Carr said, 'History is an unending dialogue between the present and the past.' He believed that understanding the past helps us make sense of the present and shape the future. The historian’s rol
Q: What are the two official names of India mentioned in the Constitution?
A: The two official names of India mentioned in the Constitution are 'India' and 'Bharat'. The phrase 'India, that is Bharat' establishes both names as constitutionally valid.
Q: What was the ancient name 'Meluhha' used to refer to, and why?
A: 'Meluhha' was the name used by Mesopotamians to refer to the Indus Valley region. It meant 'Land of Rich Trade' because of the valuable goods like gems, ivory, and cotton that came from this area.
Q: Why did the Persians call the land beyond the Indus River 'Hind'?
A: The Persians pronounced 'S' as 'H', so the river 'Sindhu' became 'Hindu'. The land beyond it came to be known as 'Hind', which later evolved into 'India' when used by Greeks and Europeans.
Q: What does the term 'Palaeolithic' mean?
A: The term 'Palaeolithic' comes from two Greek words: 'paleo' meaning old, and 'lithic' meaning stone. So, Palaeolithic means the Old Stone Age. This was the earliest period when humans used simple ston
Q: What major change happened during the Neolithic Age?
A: During the Neolithic Age, humans changed from being food gatherers to food producers. They started farming, domesticating animals, and making pottery. This shift allowed them to settle in one place an
Q: What is the Chalcolithic Age?
A: The Chalcolithic Age is the period when people began using copper tools along with stone tools. The word comes from 'chalco' (copper) and 'lithic' (stone). This marked the transition from the Stone Ag
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31 chapters
Understanding History as Subject and It's Necessity
Historical Identity of India - Geographical Features and Environmental Factors and Its Influence on History of India - Unity in Diversity Sources to Study History
Pre-history And Proto History: Foundation Of Societies In Ancient India - Indus Valley Civilization: The Emergence Of First Cities
Religious Developments In Ancient India: Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE) - Jainism And Buddhism, 6th Century Bce
Iron Age, Rise Of Second Urbanisation & Formation Of Territorial States (Mahajanapada):Oligarchies And Monarchies
Rise Of Magadha –Porus And Concept Of Uniting India – Foreign Invasions: Persian And Greek (Alexander Invasion)
Mauryan Empire : Foundation Of First Greatest Empire Of India
Post-mauryan Era - Political Fragmentation Circa 200 Bce To 600 CE
Rise Of Gupta Dynasty - Vakatakas And Huna Invasions
India Since 7th century CE And After: Emergence Of Ruling Families And Rise Of Emperor Harshavardhan
Post-harsha Period : Emergence Of The Regional Dynasties - Tripartite Struggle –The Rise Of The Rajput States: Conflicts And Impact
Emergence Of South Indian Kingdoms Between 6th C CE To 13th C CE
Arab Conquest Of Sindh - Turks Invasion And Establishment Of Delhi Sultanate In India
Bhakti And Sufi Movements - Composite Culture
Foundation Of Mughal Dynasty and Power Of Sur Empire
Akbar And Consolidation Of Mughal Administration (1556-1605) Jahangir - Shahjahan - Aurangzeb And Their Contributions
The Vijayanagara Empire— The Bahmani Kingdom - Rise Of Sikh Power And Marathas
Arrival Of Europeans In India - As Traders And Consolidation Of British Power
Princely States Of India
Indian Renaissance: During 19th And 20th Centuries In India
Indian Freedom Struggle
History Of Telangana - Geographical Features - Sources And Pre historic Period
Satavahanas and Ikshvakus
Vishnukundins And Chalukyas
Kakatiyas
Musunuri Dynasty and Recharla/ Admanayaka / Velama Dynasty
Qutb Shahis (1518 -1687)
Asaf Jahis (1724 -1948)
Telangana Movement For Separate State (1948-2014)The Idea Of Telangana (1948-1970)
Mobilizational Phase (1971-1990)
Towards Formation Of Telangana State (1991-2014)
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