This archaeological source tells us about the customs, food habits,, dress and jewelery of a period 

A. monuments

B. Coins

C. Paintings

D. Inscriptions

 

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (C) Paintings

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Let’s check all the options 

  • Option (A) Monuments - Monuments are the buildings or structures that were built by the people in the past for various purposes, such as religious, political, commemorative, etc. They tell us about the architecture, art, design and skills of the people. They do not tell us much about the customs, food habits, dress and jewellery of the period.This is incorrect

  • Option (B) Coins - . Coins are the metal pieces that were used as a medium of exchange for buying and selling goods and services in the past. They tell us about the economy, trade, administration and rulers of the period. They do not tell us much about the customs, food habits, dress and jewellery of the period.This is incorrect.

  • Option (C) Paintings -Paintings are the artworks that were created by the people in the past to express their ideas, emotions, beliefs, etc. They tell us about the customs, food habits, dress and jewellery of the period. They show us how the people looked, what they wore, what they ate, how they celebrated, etc. in different regions and times. This is correct .

  • Option (D) Inscriptions - Inscriptions are the writings that were engraved on hard surfaces like stone, metal, etc. by the people in the past. They tell us about the history, politics, religion and culture of the period. They do not tell us much about the customs, food habits, dress and jewellery of the period.This is incorrect

Thus, option (C) is correct .

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