Chapter 8
Studying the Past
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Kautilya wrote the book-
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The period when art of writing was unknown is called-
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The study of coins is known as-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Who is the author of Abhigyan Shakuntalam?
Answer: vacuole
- 5. The Chinese traveller who visited India was-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. ___________ are the remains of palaces and forts.
- 2. Jain literature was written in ___________ language.
- 3. The study of inscriptions is called ___________.
- 4. Historians divide history into two parts, namely, ___________ and ___________.
- 5. ___________ literature consists of prose, plays, poetry, etc.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. How does the study of the monuments help the historians?
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The study of history help us to make the present world a better place to live in. How?
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. How do skeletal studies help us to identify gender differences?
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. What are the literary sources of Indian history?
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Explain historical literature with an example.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Distinguish between archaeological and literary sources.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. How do the archaeological source materials help us to learn about our past?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. What is more important in history-events, persons, places or dates? Give reasons to justify your answer.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. How do secular literary sources throw light on the life of the people in any period of history?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. How does the study of coins help the historians?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water