This chapter is written like a story for easy understanding.
Class 6 History – Chapter 1
What, Where, How and When? | NCERT Notes
STAGE 0: Let Us Begin (Foundation)
History is the story of our past.
It tells us about people who lived long ago,
their lives, food, houses, and ideas.
This chapter helps us understand: What happened, where it happened, how we know about it, and when it happened.
History means learning about the past.
STAGE 1: Chapter Explanation (Story Style)
What is History?
History tells us about people who lived many years ago. It explains how people lived, what they ate, and how they made tools.
What do Historians Study?
Historians study the lives of people in the past. They study kings, farmers, hunters, and traders.
Where did People Live?
People lived near rivers because water was easily available.
Important rivers were:
- Indus River
- Ganga River
- Yamuna River
How do we Know About the Past?
We learn about the past from:
- Manuscripts (handwritten books)
- Inscriptions (writings on stones)
- Tools, coins, and buildings
What are Manuscripts?
Manuscripts are old handwritten books. They were written on palm leaves or birch bark.
What are Inscriptions?
Inscriptions are writings on hard surfaces like stone or metal.
When did Events Happen?
Dates help us know when events happened. The study of dates and time helps us arrange history properly.
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What is history?
Answer: History is the study of the past.
Q2. Name two sources of history.
Answer: Manuscripts and inscriptions.
Q3. Why did people live near rivers?
Answer: Because water was easily available.
Q4. What are manuscripts?
Answer: Manuscripts are handwritten books from the past.
STAGE 3: Exam Questions (Very Easy)
Question:
How do historians learn about the past?
Answer:
Historians learn about the past from manuscripts,
inscriptions, tools, coins, and buildings.
Exam Tip:
Write answers in simple points.
Shaktimatha CBSE Learning
Learn Slowly • Learn Happily • Learn Clearly
• History is about the past
• Rivers helped people live
• Manuscripts and inscriptions tell us history
History is interesting when we read it slowly.
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