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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Students have rated the BA History program at Jagiroad College positively for its comprehensive curriculum, supportive faculty, and conducive campus environment, leading to a fulfilling educational experience and personal growth.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are many good books on ancient history. Some of these are as follows:
Ancient History Books | Authors |
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The History of the Ancient World: From the earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome | Susan Wise Bauer |
Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From | Tony Joseph |
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome | Mary Beard |
Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic | Tom Holland |
Meditations | Marcus Aurelius |
Republic | Plato |
Anabasis | Xenophon |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Ancient History is a subfield of History. In this field you will learn about the people, culture, societal structure and economic composition of ancient societies. Ancient History time period is around 3000 BC to 500 AD. This time period may vary for a specific culture or geographical region depending on the availability of artefacts. Other fields of History include Medieval History and Modern History. Art and Culture is a significant part in the study of Ancient History. Hope this helps
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are four major ancient civilizations in the world which are known to have links with the present day modern civilizations. These are as follows:
Name of the Civilization | Location |
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Mesopotamia | West Asia |
Egypt | West Asia |
Indus valley | South Asia |
China | East Asia |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, one can become an anthropologist after completing a course in History.
Both Anthropology and history share some similarities in curriculum and areas of focus.
Many people become anthropologists after pursuing a degree in History.
The candidates must note that, it is important for them to pursue a course in anthropology to get better job prospects in the field.
Field work, research and internships often prove to be useful for candidates to get into the field of anthropology.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
History and Archaeology are closely linked subjects. However, there are some major differences between the two.
Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the difference between History and Archaeology:
History | Archaeology |
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History as a field is based on authentic facts. | Whereas, Archaeology is not authentic. |
History is not a cross discipline. | Archaeology is a cross discipline. |
History can be supported by written records. | Archaeology is not concerned with written records. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Given below are some colleges that offer ancient history courses at low fees:
College Name | Total Tuition Fee (in INR) |
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432 | |
1,800 | |
2,400 – 2,520 | |
2,400 | |
3,520 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
CUET passing marks for DU can be anywhere between 400-500 score obtained in CUET exam. But top ranked DU affiliated colleges such as Hindu College, Sri Ram College of Commerce, Miranda House, and Lady Shri Ram College for Women accept a score above 700 in CUET.BA History Hons admission is offered to candidates who have secured a minimum aggregate score of 45% in the qualifying examination.The merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above mentioned combination of subjects. Since General Test is not a compulsory requirement for admission to your desired course it should not affect your score
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
The exact weightage of European History is not disclosed by the university. However, based on observation only a few questions are asked from this topic. Indian History dominates the CUCAT question paper for MA History.
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