Question 1 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 History - The Modern Period - History

Last updated at Dec. 13, 2024 by Teachoo

Historians have divided history into _____ periods.

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So, the correct answer is (A) Three

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Option (A) Three - Historians have divided history into three broad periods based on some criteria or characteristics. These are Ancient , Medieval , and Modern periods. Ancient period refers to the time before the advent of Islam in India. Medieval period refers to the time between the arrival of Islam and the establishment of British rule in India. Modern period refers to the time from the eighteenth century onwards, when India witnessed colonialism, nationalism, and independence. So, this is correct
Option (B) Four - This option is incorrect because there are no four distinct periods in history. Some historians may divide history into more sub-periods, such as Early Modern or Post-Modern, but these are not universally accepted or defined. So, this is incorrect
Option (C) Two - This option is incorrect because there are more than two periods in history. History cannot be simply divided into Prehistoric and Historic periods, as these do not capture the diversity and complexity of human civilizations and cultures. So, this is incorrect
Option (D) Five - This option is incorrect because there are no five clear-cut periods in history. Some historians may divide history into more sub-periods, such as Classical or Contemporary, but these are not universally accepted or defined. So, this is incorrect

Thus, option (A) is correct