LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY
SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
HT 6602 - PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND MUSEOLOGY
Date : 16-04-2012
Time : 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
(10 x 2 = 20)
Answer any TEN of the following:
1. Define Archaeology.
2. Indology.
3. Terracota Objects.
4. Alexander Cunningham.
5. Epigraphy.
6. Arikkamedu.
7. Brahmi Script.
8. Objectives of Site Survey.
9. Trial Trench.
10. Radio-Carbon Dating.
11. Curator.
12. Museum Display.
PART – B
(4 X 10 = 40)
Answer any FOUR of the following:
13. Examine the significance of underwater Archaeology.
14. Explain the functions of an Archaeologist.
15. How Archaeology helps us to understand our heritage and humanism?
16. Estimate the services of Sir. John Marshall to Archaeology.
17. Write a note on Archaeological Survey of India.
18. Give an account of the conservation techniques of Arte-facts in Museums.
PART – C
(2 x 20 = 40)
Answer any TWO of the following:
19. Consider how Archaeology serves us as a primary sources of the study of
Indian History.
20. Evaluate the contributions of Sir. Mortimer Wheeler to Indian Archaeology.
21. What are the scientific aids used in Exploration?
22. Bring out the salient features of Madras Museum.
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