Why is history periodized? 

Important Questions on Introduction: How, When and Where

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 58

Why is the British period considered as modern?

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 59

Give a reason why James Mill's periodisation of Indian history was flawed.

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 61

Who supported James Mill's periodisation of Indian history?

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 62

How did James Mill divide Indian history? Explain.

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 64

From where did the Modern Period start and what were the results of its advent? Explain in detail.

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 65

The Modern Period began in _____ with the coming of the Industrial Revolution.

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 66

Many people believe that it is easier to develop a source-based understanding of facts, events and personalities of modern Indian history as opposed to those of ancient and medieval periods. Do you agree?

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ThinkTrail CULTURAL CHRONICLES A Coursebook for Social Science Grade 8>Chapter 3 - Introduction: How, When and Where>Q 67

The historical period is often subdivided into _____ main periods.