Class 6: History - Chapter 1: What, Where, How, and When

Introduction

• Teacher: Priyanka Gaur
• Subject: First chapter of Class 6 History

Chapter Objectives

• How to gain information about the past
• The lifestyle and eating habits of ancient civilizations
• The origins of our country's names, Bharat and India
• Sources for studying history

Rashida's Question

• Question: What happened 100 years ago?
• Solution: Ways to obtain past information such as radio, TV, newspapers

Sources of Information about the Past

1. Oral Information: Inquiries from elders
2. Written Documents: Study of ancient books and manuscripts
3. Physical Remains: Archaeological discoveries

Where Did People Live?

• Narmada River: People lived by its banks thousands of years ago
• Food Sources: Obtaining food from plants and animals

Development of Agriculture

• Suleiman and Kirthar Hills: First cultivation of wheat and barley
• Animal Husbandry: Rearing of sheep, goats, and cows

Rivers and Civilizations

• Indus River: Development of early towns, such as the Indus Valley Civilization
• Ganga and Its Tributaries: Rise of empires like Magadha

Travel and Cultural Exchange

• Reasons for Travel: Livelihood search, natural disasters, trade
• Cultural Growth: Increase in cultural traditions through travel

Names of Our Country

• India: Derived from Sindhu, Iranian and Greek travelers
• Bharat: People from the north and northwest

Inscriptions and Manuscripts

• Manuscripts: Written on palm leaves and birch bark
• Inscriptions: Orders engraved on stones and metals

Archaeologists and Historians

• Archaeologists: Study of ancient objects
• Historians: Collecting information from manuscripts and inscriptions

Measuring Time: AD and BC

• AD (Anno Domini): After the birth of Jesus Christ
• BC (Before Christ): Before the birth of Jesus Christ

Conclusion

• Recap of the chapter and mention of a MCQ session
• Invitation to connect on social media