History CH 7 - Sports and History — Social Studies STD 10 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesHistory CH 7 - Sports and History3 Marks
Question
Trace the development of toys and their importance.
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Answer
Toys and games have been essentially part of entertainment from ancient times. Every I developing society has made toys for the 8 entertainment and education of their children.
Toys were found at archaeological sites at various places. The toys were made of clay, baked clay, terracotta and ivory.
Either a mould was used to make the toy or it was fashioned by hand.
Toys and the material used to make them were indicators of the development and advancement of civilisations.
An interesting description of flying dolls is found in Kathasaritsagara. The dolls used to fly, made some sound and some danced when a key was pressed.
Toys give us information about the period it was made, how they were made, religious and 8 cultural practices and technical know-how of the 8 people. ’
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