Historians have divided history into _____ periods.
A. Three
B. Four
C. Two
D. Five
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (A) Three
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
Let’s check all the options
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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
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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
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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
