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Turn your Class 6 history notes into a sources mind map

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How the sources of history map is organized

Class 6 history often asks you to sort evidence into archaeological remains, inscriptions, coins, and written texts, and a sources of history mind map makes those categories visible at a glance. Paste your chapter notes or upload the PDF, and DeckOwl builds an editable map with branches you can expand, rearrange, or collapse.

Archaeological sources such as tools, pottery, and coins are placed on their own branch.
Written and literary sources are kept separate from oral traditions.
Each sub-point can carry a short note on why that source is useful.
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Example sources of history branches for Class 6

Archaeological sourcesTools and pottery · Remains of houses and burials · Coins and seals

Literary sourcesReligious texts · Court chronicles and biographies · Travel accounts

InscriptionsCarved on stone, metal or pottery · Ashoka's edicts as an example · Often give dates and rulers' orders

Oral traditionsStories and songs passed down by word of mouth · Checked against other evidence · Useful where writing was rare

Primary vs secondary sourcesPrimary: made at the time, such as coins or letters · Secondary: written later from primary sources · Historians compare both

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Branches from your own material

Your chapter notes or PDF become the main branches, so the map matches what your teacher covered.

Editable and explorable

Expand, collapse, rename or move any branch as you study, rather than working from a fixed picture.

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How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of the textbook page.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl sorts the content into a central topic with labeled branches and sub-points.

Explore and test yourself

Open each branch, edit anything that looks off, and quiz yourself on the categories.

Once the map exists, test yourself by covering a branch and naming its sub-points from memory, then checking your notes. The map also makes it easier to see which sources were made at the time and which were written later from them.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main sources of history studied in Class 6?

Class 6 history usually groups sources into archaeological evidence, such as tools, pottery, and coins, and written or literary sources, such as inscriptions and texts. Oral traditions are also included where writing was limited.

How do I tell a primary source from a secondary source?

A primary source was created during the period being studied, such as a coin or an inscription. A secondary source is written later, like a textbook, and relies on primary evidence.

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Does it work with photos of my notes?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, and PDF, DOCX, PPTX and plain text files also work. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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