Practice How Do We Periodise? (1.1.2) - Introduction: How, When and Where

Practice: How do we periodise?

Lesson 1.1.2Introduction: How, When and Where

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Question 1.
What does periodisation mean in history?
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Think about how we segment our curriculum into different grades.
Question 2.
Name the three periods according to James Mill.
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Recall the dominant rulers in Indian history.
3Question 3.
What is periodisation?
- Dividing history into sections
- Putting history in chronological order
- Collecting historical documents
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Think about how we organize information.
4Question 4.
True or False: James Mill divided Indian history based on the religion of the rulers.
- True
- False
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Consider Mill's historical framework.
Question 5.
Analyze the reasons and implications of periodising Indian history into religious frameworks as done by James Mill. How does this affect the understanding of historical narratives?
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Consider how multicultural societies function.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast James Mill’s periodisation with modern interpretations of Indian history such as ‘colonial’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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Identify the strengths and weaknesses in each approach.

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