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Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:Formal education was not the only way through which humanist shaped the mind of their age. Art, architecture and books were wonderfully effective in transmitting humanist ideas.Artists were inspired by studying works of the past. The material remains of Roman culture were sought with as much excitement as ancient text: a thousand years after the fall of Rome, fragments of art were discovered in the ruins of ancient Rome and other deserted cities. Their admiration for the figures of perfectly proportioned men and women sculpted so many centuries ago, made Italian sculptors want to continue that tradition. In 1416, Donatello (1386-1456) broke new ground with his life-like statues.Q. After studying the extract, what do you think what are the main factors which effectively transmit humanist ideas?- a)Art
- b)Architecture
- c)Books
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Formal education was not the only way through which humanist shaped the mind of their age. Art, architecture and books were wonderfully effective in transmitting humanist ideas.
Artists were inspired by studying works of the past. The material remains of Roman culture were sought with as much excitement as ancient text: a thousand years after the fall of Rome, fragments of art were discovered in the ruins of ancient Rome and other deserted cities. Their admiration for the figures of perfectly proportioned men and women sculpted so many centuries ago, made Italian sculptors want to continue that tradition. In 1416, Donatello (1386-1456) broke new ground with his life-like statues.
Q. After studying the extract, what do you think what are the main factors which effectively transmit humanist ideas?
a)
Art
b)
Architecture
c)
Books
d)
All of these
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Formal education was not the only way through which humanists shaped the minds of their age. Art, architecture and books were wonderfully effective in transmitting humanist ideas.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.Q. What was a compulsory course in Japan?- a)A course on morals
- b)A course on politics
- c)A course on social values
- d)A course on language
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.
It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.
Q. What was a compulsory course in Japan?
a)
A course on morals
b)
A course on politics
c)
A course on social values
d)
A course on language
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Athul Ghosh answered |
Compulsory Course in Japan
Japan introduced a compulsory course on morals in its education system as a part of its modernization efforts. This course was designed to instill loyalty to the emperor among the citizens and promote nationalistic sentiments.
Importance of the Course
The course on morals was seen as crucial in shaping the mindset of the Japanese people and fostering a sense of patriotism towards their country. It aimed at creating loyal citizens who would contribute towards the progress and stability of the nation.
Emphasis on Loyalty
One of the key aspects of the course was the emphasis on loyalty to the emperor. This was a strategic move to strengthen the authority of the emperor and to promote a sense of unity among the Japanese population.
Integration of Foreign and Indigenous Ideas
The introduction of the course on morals also reflected the blending of foreign and indigenous ideas in Japan's modernization process. While the content of the course was influenced by Western practices, it was adapted to suit the cultural context and values of Japan.
In conclusion, the compulsory course on morals in Japan played a significant role in shaping the national identity and fostering a sense of loyalty among its citizens. It exemplified the country's unique approach to modernization, blending foreign influences with indigenous traditions to create something new and relevant to its context.
Write true or false against the following statements:Andreas Vesalius wrote his-On Anatomy in 1575.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Write true or false against the following statements:
Andreas Vesalius wrote his-On Anatomy in 1575.
a)
True
b)
False
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
In 1543, at the young age of 29, Vesalius published his most important work, De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem (Seven Books on the Fabric of the Human Body), generally known as the Fabrica. The Fabrica is the most famous anatomy book ever written and also the first book on human anatomy to be reasonably accurate.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants….Q. As per the extract, what are the effects of malnutrition due to famine?- a)Shortage of food.
- b)Generate illness due to unhealthy food.
- c)Both (a) and (b)
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants….
Q. As per the extract, what are the effects of malnutrition due to famine?
a)
Shortage of food.
b)
Generate illness due to unhealthy food.
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
None of these
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Arun Yadav answered |
Famine leads to severe undernutrition especially affecting young children and pregnant women which is a public health emergency. Undernutrition weakens the body and increases the likelihood of acquiring infections, often leading to death.
When did the Roman Empire become a Republic?- a)505 BCE
- b)905 BCE
- c)509 BCE
- d)100 BCE
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
When did the Roman Empire become a Republic?
a)
505 BCE
b)
905 BCE
c)
509 BCE
d)
100 BCE
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The Roman Republic was founded in 509 B.C.E. after the last Etruscan king that ruled Rome was overthrown. Rome's next government served as a representative democracy in the form of a republic.
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): From 1417, the popes became politically stronger.Reason (R): They actively encouraged the study of Rome’s history.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): From 1417, the popes became politically stronger.
Reason (R): They actively encouraged the study of Rome’s history.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
From 1417, the popes were politically stronger because the weakness caused by the election of two rival popes since 1378 had ended. They actively encouraged the study of Rome's history. Italian architecture in the sixteenth century copied many features of imperial Roman buildings.
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): Many scholars were indebted toArab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts.Reason (R): Among the Christian writers who were regarded as men of wisdom in the Italian world were Ibn Sina.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): Many scholars were indebted toArab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts.
Reason (R): Among the Christian writers who were regarded as men of wisdom in the Italian world were Ibn Sina.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The monks and clergymen had familiar with the works of Greek and Roman scholars from the ‘Middle Ages’ but they did not popular those writings to other classes of people; they kept this knowledge as their exclusive intellectual treasure. By fourteen century, various scholars started to read the translation of Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle in Arabic; for this they were indebted not to their own scholars but to Arab translators who had carefully preserved and translated ancient manuscripts (Plato was Aflatun, and Aristotle Aristu in Arabic).
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion (A): There was a close interaction between Greek and Islamic traditions in the region.Reason (R): The Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan and his successors is a good example of how an empire could be maintained by military assets.- a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion (A): There was a close interaction between Greek and Islamic traditions in the region.
Reason (R): The Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan and his successors is a good example of how an empire could be maintained by military assets.
a)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d)
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
The Mongol empire was, under Genghis and his successors, not yet a state in the normal sense of the word but a vast agglomeration of widely different territories held together by military domination.
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion (A): The Roman Empire was divided into eastern and western halves in the fourth century CE.Reason (R): This made the administration easy.- a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion (A): The Roman Empire was divided into eastern and western halves in the fourth century CE.
Reason (R): This made the administration easy.
a)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d)
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The Roman Empire was divided into an eastern half and a western half in 285 CE by the Emperor Diocletian. It was the Emperor Constantine in 330 CE, however, who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium (Constantinople), in the Eastern Roman Empire.
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): The Guomindang despite its attempts to unite the country failed.Reason (R): It had a broad social base and unlimited political vision.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): The Guomindang despite its attempts to unite the country failed.
Reason (R): It had a broad social base and unlimited political vision.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
The Guomindang, despite its attempts to unite China, failed because of its narrow social base and limited political vision. Regulating capital and equalising land, a major plank in Sun Yat-sen’s programme, was never carried out because the party ignored the peasantry and rising social inequalities. Instead of addressing the people's problems, chose to impose military order on the people.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)Q. The native peoples of North America were _________ and welcoming.- a)friendly
- b)rude
- c)cunning
- d)foolish
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)
Q. The native peoples of North America were _________ and welcoming.
a)
friendly
b)
rude
c)
cunning
d)
foolish
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Sanskriti Deshpande answered |
Explanation:
Native Peoples of North America
- The native peoples of North America were described as friendly and welcoming by the European traders who arrived on the north coast.
- They were willing to help the traders with hunting, fishing, and trading activities, showcasing their hospitality towards strangers.
Comparison with Spanish in South America
- In contrast to the Spanish in South America who were overwhelmed by the abundance of gold, the native peoples in North America were more focused on trading in fish and furs.
- This difference in priorities led to a more positive and mutually beneficial relationship between the Europeans and the native peoples in North America.
Exchange of Goods and Services
- The Europeans traded blankets, iron vessels, guns, and alcohol with the native peoples in exchange for local products.
- This exchange of goods and services helped to establish a trading system that was beneficial for both parties involved.
Overall, the native peoples of North America were characterized as friendly and welcoming towards the European traders, fostering a positive relationship based on mutual trade and cooperation.
Native Peoples of North America
- The native peoples of North America were described as friendly and welcoming by the European traders who arrived on the north coast.
- They were willing to help the traders with hunting, fishing, and trading activities, showcasing their hospitality towards strangers.
Comparison with Spanish in South America
- In contrast to the Spanish in South America who were overwhelmed by the abundance of gold, the native peoples in North America were more focused on trading in fish and furs.
- This difference in priorities led to a more positive and mutually beneficial relationship between the Europeans and the native peoples in North America.
Exchange of Goods and Services
- The Europeans traded blankets, iron vessels, guns, and alcohol with the native peoples in exchange for local products.
- This exchange of goods and services helped to establish a trading system that was beneficial for both parties involved.
Overall, the native peoples of North America were characterized as friendly and welcoming towards the European traders, fostering a positive relationship based on mutual trade and cooperation.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option: A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.Q. Parthians and Sasanians were what?- a)Empires
- b)Dynasties
- c)Languages
- d)Capitals
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.
Q. Parthians and Sasanians were what?
a)
Empires
b)
Dynasties
c)
Languages
d)
Capitals
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Arun Yadav answered |
The Parthian Empire, also known as the Arsacid Empire, was a major Iranian political and cultural power in ancient Iran from 247 BC to 224 AD.
The Sasanian or Sassanid Empire, officially known as the Empire of Iranians, and also called the Neo-Persian Empire by historians, was the last Persian imperial dynasty before the Muslim conquest in the mid seventh century AD.
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): Japan was considered a rich nation.Reason (R): It imported luxury goods like silk from China and textiles from India.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): Japan was considered a rich nation.
Reason (R): It imported luxury goods like silk from China and textiles from India.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
The economic history of Japan is most studied for the spectacular social and economic growth in the 1800s after the Meiji Restoration.
Renaissance Europeans were quite admiring of Japan when they reached the country in the 16th century. Japan was considered a country immensely rich in precious metals, a view that owed its conception mainly to Marco Polo's accounts of gilded temples and palaces,[38] but also due to the relative abundance of surface ores characteristic of a volcanic country, before large-scale deep-mining became possible in Industrial times. Japan was to become a major exporter of copper and silver during the period.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option: A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.Q. Tripolitania is in :- a)Asia
- b)Europe
- c)Africa
- d)Australia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.
Q. Tripolitania is in :
a)
Asia
b)
Europe
c)
Africa
d)
Australia
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Arun Yadav answered |
Tripolitania, Arabic Ṭarābulus, historical region of North Africa that now forms the northwestern part of Libya. In the 7th century BC three Phoenician colonies were established on the shores of the Gulf of Sidra, which was originally inhabited by Berber-speaking people.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)Q. The natives became addicted of the last item, What was it?- a)Drugs
- b)Smoking
- c)Alcohol
- d)Tobacco
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)
Q. The natives became addicted of the last item, What was it?
a)
Drugs
b)
Smoking
c)
Alcohol
d)
Tobacco
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
European Traders: The European traders reached North America to trade in fish and furs. The native people were experts at hunting, and willingly helped the Europeans. Along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings. Those gatherings were held to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. The Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels, guns and alcohol, in exchange for local products. In due course of time, the natives became addicted to alcohol. This enabled the Europeans to dictate terms of trade to the natives.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants.Q. What does the given passage depict?- a)Ill effects of famine
- b)Shortage of food
- c)Unemployment
- d)Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants.
Q. What does the given passage depict?
a)
Ill effects of famine
b)
Shortage of food
c)
Unemployment
d)
Both (a) and (b)
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Kiran Mehta answered |
It depicts the ill effects of famine which resulted in shortage of food.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In the late eighteenth century, there were between 350 and 750 native communities in Australia each with its own language (even today 200 of these languages are spoken). There is another large group of indigenous people living in the north, called the Torres Strait Islanders. The term ‘Aborigine’ is not used for these as they are believed to have migrated from elsewhere and belong to a different race. Together, they make up 2.4 per cent of Australia’s population in 2005.Australia is sparsely populated, and even now most of the towns are along the coast (where the British first arrived in 1770) because the central region is arid desert.Q. Aborigines make up _____ percent of Australia’s population in 2005.- a)2.4
- b)3.4
- c)4.2
- d)6.4
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In the late eighteenth century, there were between 350 and 750 native communities in Australia each with its own language (even today 200 of these languages are spoken). There is another large group of indigenous people living in the north, called the Torres Strait Islanders. The term ‘Aborigine’ is not used for these as they are believed to have migrated from elsewhere and belong to a different race. Together, they make up 2.4 per cent of Australia’s population in 2005.
Australia is sparsely populated, and even now most of the towns are along the coast (where the British first arrived in 1770) because the central region is arid desert.
Q. Aborigines make up _____ percent of Australia’s population in 2005.
a)
2.4
b)
3.4
c)
4.2
d)
6.4
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Arun Yadav answered |
Indigenous people make up 2.4 per cent of the total Australian population (about 460,000 out of 22 million people).
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): A major plank in Sun Yat-Sen's Programme – regulating capital and equalising land – was never carried out.Reason (R): The party ignored the peasantry and the rising social inequalities.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): A major plank in Sun Yat-Sen's Programme – regulating capital and equalising land – was never carried out.
Reason (R): The party ignored the peasantry and the rising social inequalities.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Charvi Sharma answered |
Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Explanation:
Assertion (A): A major plank in Sun Yat-Sen's Programme – regulating capital and equalizing land – was never carried out.
Reason (R): The party ignored the peasantry and the rising social inequalities.
Explanation:
- Sun Yat-Sen's Programme included the regulation of capital and equalizing land, aimed at addressing social inequalities and promoting the interests of the peasantry.
- However, despite this being a major aspect of the programme, it was never fully implemented by the party in power.
- The failure to regulate capital and equalize land contributed to the widening social inequalities and the neglect of the peasantry.
- The party's focus on other priorities and lack of effective policies led to the non-implementation of these crucial reforms.
Therefore, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) correctly explains why the major plank in Sun Yat-Sen's Programme was never carried out.
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:- a)The People’s Republic of China government was established in 1949.
- b)The Red Guards, mainly students and the army, was used for a campaign against old culture, old customs and old habits.
- c)The Cultural Revolution was followed by a process of political manoeuvring.
- d)In June 1920, the Korean War broke out.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:
a)
The People’s Republic of China government was established in 1949.
b)
The Red Guards, mainly students and the army, was used for a campaign against old culture, old customs and old habits.
c)
The Cultural Revolution was followed by a process of political manoeuvring.
d)
In June 1920, the Korean War broke out.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The two sides of Korean peninsula kept engaged in occasional border skirmishes throughout the late 1940s. On 25 June 1920, a full-fledged war broke out when one lakh North Korean soldiers crossed the DMZ and attacked South Korea. The North Korean forces advanced rapidly and within 3 days (28 June) Seoul fell.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.Q. According to extract, Japan followed the path of modernization dominated by- a)Eastern Imperial powers
- b)Western Imperial powers
- c)Both ( a) and (b)
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.
It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.
Q. According to extract, Japan followed the path of modernization dominated by
a)
Eastern Imperial powers
b)
Western Imperial powers
c)
Both ( a) and (b)
d)
None of these
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Subhrojit Dutta answered |
The program of modernization adopted by Japan was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers.
Explanation:A part of the Japanese population was just not keen on preserving and protecting practices and traditions but to liberate Asia from Western domination.They were able to accept, understand and grasp how important the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was,for it was just not a question of reviving traditions or tenaciously preserving them but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways which would enable the creation and establishment of something new and unique.
For example,the main objective of having the Meji school being modelled by European and American practices was to instill a sense of loyalty amongst citizens for it would provide a course on morals that stressed that loyalty to the emperor was compulsory.
Explanation:A part of the Japanese population was just not keen on preserving and protecting practices and traditions but to liberate Asia from Western domination.They were able to accept, understand and grasp how important the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was,for it was just not a question of reviving traditions or tenaciously preserving them but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways which would enable the creation and establishment of something new and unique.
For example,the main objective of having the Meji school being modelled by European and American practices was to instill a sense of loyalty amongst citizens for it would provide a course on morals that stressed that loyalty to the emperor was compulsory.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.Q. What was the main objective of the curriculum?- a)To make democratic policies
- b)To spread religion
- c)To make loyal citizens
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Japan’s program of modernization was carried out in an environment dominated by Western Imperial powers. While it imitated them. It also attempted to find its own solution. Japanese nationalism was marked by these different compulsions while many Japanese hoped to liberate Asia from Western domination, for others these ideas justify building an Empire.
It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways. For instant the Meiji School system modelled on European and American practices introduce new subjects but the main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory. Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.
Q. What was the main objective of the curriculum?
a)
To make democratic policies
b)
To spread religion
c)
To make loyal citizens
d)
All of these
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
It is important to note that the transformation of social and political institutions and daily life was not just a question of reviving traditions, or tenaciously preserving them, but rather of creatively using them in new and different ways.
For instance, the Meiji school system, modelled on European and American practices, introduced new subjects but the curriculum's main objective was to make loyal citizens. A course on morals that stressed loyalty to the emperor was compulsory.
Similarly changes in the family or in daily life show how foreign and indigenous ideas were brought together to create something new.
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:- a)In 1853, the USA sent CommodoreMatthew Perry (1794- 1858) to Japan to demand that the government sign a treaty that would permit trade and open diplomatic relations.
- b)To integrate the nation, the Meiji government restored the old administrative structure.
- c)An important part of the Meiji reforms was the modernising of the economy.
- d)Companies like Mitsubishi and Sumitomo were helped through subsidies and tax benefits.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:
a)
In 1853, the USA sent CommodoreMatthew Perry (1794- 1858) to Japan to demand that the government sign a treaty that would permit trade and open diplomatic relations.
b)
To integrate the nation, the Meiji government restored the old administrative structure.
c)
An important part of the Meiji reforms was the modernising of the economy.
d)
Companies like Mitsubishi and Sumitomo were helped through subsidies and tax benefits.
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Athul Ghosh answered |
Explanation:
Restoration of Old Administrative Structure:
- The statement that the Meiji government restored the old administrative structure is not correct.
- In fact, the Meiji government implemented major reforms to modernize Japan and centralize power under the Emperor.
- They abolished the feudal system, reorganized the administrative structure, and established a modern bureaucracy.
Key Reforms of the Meiji Era:
- The Meiji government implemented a series of reforms to modernize Japan and catch up with Western powers.
- These reforms included the establishment of a modern army and navy, the adoption of a constitution, and the promotion of industrialization.
Modernization of the Economy:
- One of the key aspects of the Meiji reforms was the modernization of the economy.
- The government promoted industrialization, built infrastructure such as railways and telegraph lines, and encouraged foreign investment.
Support for Companies:
- Companies like Mitsubishi and Sumitomo did receive support from the government in the form of subsidies and tax benefits.
- This support helped these companies grow and become major players in Japan's industrialization process.
Direction: For each part choose from the following:Assertion (A): Humanists thought that they were restoring ‘true civilization’ after centuries of darkness.Reason (R): They believed that a ‘dark age’ had set in after the collapse of the Roman Empire.- a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true but R is false.
- d)A is false but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: For each part choose from the following:
Assertion (A): Humanists thought that they were restoring ‘true civilization’ after centuries of darkness.
Reason (R): They believed that a ‘dark age’ had set in after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true but R is false.
d)
A is false but R is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Humanists thought that they were restoring ‘true civilisation’ after centuries of darkness, for they believed that a ‘dark age’ had set in after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Following them, later scholars unquestioningly assumed that a ‘new age’ had begun in Europe from the fourteenth century. The term ‘Middle Ages’/‘medieval period’ was used for the millennium (thousand years) after the fall of Rome. In the ‘Middle Ages’, they argued, the Church had had such complete control over men’s minds that all the learning of the Greeks and Romans had been blotted out. The humanists used the word ‘modern’ for the period from the fifteenth century.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:Formal education was not the only way through which humanist shaped the mind of their age. Art, architecture and books were wonderfully effective in transmitting humanist ideas.Artists were inspired by studying works of the past. The material remains of Roman culture were sought with as much excitement as ancient text: a thousand years after the fall of Rome, fragments of art were discovered in the ruins of ancient Rome and other deserted cities. Their admiration for the figures of perfectly proportioned men and women sculpted so many centuries ago, made Italian sculptors want to continue that tradition. In 1416, Donatello (1386-1456) broke new ground with his life-like statues.Q. Who was Donatello?- a)Italian sculptor
- b)Philosopher
- c)Humanist
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Formal education was not the only way through which humanist shaped the mind of their age. Art, architecture and books were wonderfully effective in transmitting humanist ideas.
Artists were inspired by studying works of the past. The material remains of Roman culture were sought with as much excitement as ancient text: a thousand years after the fall of Rome, fragments of art were discovered in the ruins of ancient Rome and other deserted cities. Their admiration for the figures of perfectly proportioned men and women sculpted so many centuries ago, made Italian sculptors want to continue that tradition. In 1416, Donatello (1386-1456) broke new ground with his life-like statues.
Q. Who was Donatello?
a)
Italian sculptor
b)
Philosopher
c)
Humanist
d)
None of these
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, better known as Donatello, was an Italian sculptor of the Renaissance.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, longrivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.Q. Who were Franks?- a)A Portuguese tribe
- b)A Spanish tribe
- c)A German tribe
- d)A French tribe
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, long
rivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.
The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.
Q. Who were Franks?
a)
A Portuguese tribe
b)
A Spanish tribe
c)
A German tribe
d)
A French tribe
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Ujwal Kulkarni answered |
Gaul and the Franks
The extract provides information about Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, and the Franks, a Germanic tribe associated with Gaul. The Franks played a significant role in the history of Gaul, eventually giving it the name "France."
Description of Gaul
According to the extract, Gaul was a province with diverse geographical features, including extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, long rivers, forests, and large tracts of plains suitable for agriculture. This indicates that Gaul had a varied landscape that could support different economic activities.
Identification of the Franks
The extract states that the Franks were a Germanic tribe. This means that they belonged to the larger Germanic ethnic group that inhabited various regions of Europe during ancient times. The Franks, being a Germanic tribe, were distinct from other tribes such as the Portuguese or Spanish.
Role of the Franks in Gaul
The extract highlights that the Franks gave their name to Gaul, making it "France." This suggests that the Franks had a significant influence in Gaul and played a crucial role in shaping its identity. It implies that the Franks were one of the dominant tribes in Gaul, eventually establishing their own kingdom in the region.
Religious Connections
The extract mentions that the French kings, who ruled Gaul, had strong links with the Church. This indicates that the French monarchy had a close relationship with the Christian Church, which likely influenced their governance and policies. Additionally, the Pope bestowed the title of "Holy Roman Emperor" upon King Charlemagne in 800, further strengthening the connection between the French monarchy and the Church.
Conquest of England–Scotland
The extract notes that in the eleventh century, a duke from the French province of Normandy conquered the island of England–Scotland. This implies that the French, specifically individuals from Normandy, successfully invaded and took control of the region, establishing their authority over England and Scotland.
In conclusion, the Franks were a Germanic tribe that played a crucial role in Gaul, eventually giving the province its name "France." The Franks had a strong connection with the Church, which further solidified their authority. Additionally, individuals from the French province of Normandy conquered England–Scotland in the eleventh century, expanding French influence beyond Gaul.
The extract provides information about Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, and the Franks, a Germanic tribe associated with Gaul. The Franks played a significant role in the history of Gaul, eventually giving it the name "France."
Description of Gaul
According to the extract, Gaul was a province with diverse geographical features, including extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, long rivers, forests, and large tracts of plains suitable for agriculture. This indicates that Gaul had a varied landscape that could support different economic activities.
Identification of the Franks
The extract states that the Franks were a Germanic tribe. This means that they belonged to the larger Germanic ethnic group that inhabited various regions of Europe during ancient times. The Franks, being a Germanic tribe, were distinct from other tribes such as the Portuguese or Spanish.
Role of the Franks in Gaul
The extract highlights that the Franks gave their name to Gaul, making it "France." This suggests that the Franks had a significant influence in Gaul and played a crucial role in shaping its identity. It implies that the Franks were one of the dominant tribes in Gaul, eventually establishing their own kingdom in the region.
Religious Connections
The extract mentions that the French kings, who ruled Gaul, had strong links with the Church. This indicates that the French monarchy had a close relationship with the Christian Church, which likely influenced their governance and policies. Additionally, the Pope bestowed the title of "Holy Roman Emperor" upon King Charlemagne in 800, further strengthening the connection between the French monarchy and the Church.
Conquest of England–Scotland
The extract notes that in the eleventh century, a duke from the French province of Normandy conquered the island of England–Scotland. This implies that the French, specifically individuals from Normandy, successfully invaded and took control of the region, establishing their authority over England and Scotland.
In conclusion, the Franks were a Germanic tribe that played a crucial role in Gaul, eventually giving the province its name "France." The Franks had a strong connection with the Church, which further solidified their authority. Additionally, individuals from the French province of Normandy conquered England–Scotland in the eleventh century, expanding French influence beyond Gaul.
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:- a)China is a small continental country that has the same climate throughout the year.
- b)Chinese food reflects this regional diversity with at least four distinct types.
- c)Japan lacks a tradition of animal rearing.
- d)In eastern China, both rice and wheat are eaten.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Indicate which of the following options is NOT correct:
a)
China is a small continental country that has the same climate throughout the year.
b)
Chinese food reflects this regional diversity with at least four distinct types.
c)
Japan lacks a tradition of animal rearing.
d)
In eastern China, both rice and wheat are eaten.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
China is a country located in East Asia with an area of 9,596,960 km2 (3,705,410 sq mi). The exact land area can sometimes be challenged by border disputes, including those concerning Taiwan, Aksai Chin, the Trans-Karakoram Tract, the South China Sea Islands, the Diaoyu Islands, and South Tibet. As sovereignty over Hong Kong and Macau were restored to China in 1997 and 1999, two special administrative regions were established under the One Country, Two Systems policy. The People's Republic of China is either the third or fourth largest country in the world, being either slightly larger or slightly smaller than the United States depending on how the area of the United States is measured.
China has a climate dominated by dry seasons and wet monsoons, which make for clear temperature differences in winter and summer. In winter, northern winds coming from high latitude areas are cold and dry; in summer, southern winds from sea areas at lower latitude are warm and moist.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, longrivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.Q. Who were French Kings?- a)Jews
- b)Christians
- c)Muslims
- d)Protestants
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, long
rivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.
The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.
Q. Who were French Kings?
a)
Jews
b)
Christians
c)
Muslims
d)
Protestants
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Arun Yadav answered |
The French monarch held the title “Most Christian King”. This didn’t prevent Francis from making war on the papacy, though he never did so as violently as Charles, the Holy Roman Emperor, whose troops sacked Rome in 1527, forcing the pope to take refuge in the Castel Sant'angelo.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.Q. What do you think the term “Republic” refers to in the history of the Roman Empire?- a)It refers to the government, called the Senate.
- b)It was the body dominated by a small group of wealthy families who formed nobility.
- c)Both (a) and (b)
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.
Q. What do you think the term “Republic” refers to in the history of the Roman Empire?
a)
It refers to the government, called the Senate.
b)
It was the body dominated by a small group of wealthy families who formed nobility.
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
None of the above
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Naina Sharma answered |
The Republic was the name for a regime in which the reality of power lay with the Senate, a body dominated by a small group of wealthy families who formed the ‘nobility’. In practice, the Republic represented the government of the nobility, exercised through the body called the Senate. The Republic lasted from 509 BC to 27 BC, when it was overthrown by Octavian, the adopted son and heir of Julius Caesar, who later changed his name to Augustus. Membership of the Senate was for life, and wealth and office-holding counted for more than birth.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option: A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.Q. Who were the two superpowers those days?- a)America and Britain
- b)America and Russia
- c)China and France
- d)Rome and Iran
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.
Q. Who were the two superpowers those days?
a)
America and Britain
b)
America and Russia
c)
China and France
d)
Rome and Iran
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Parth Chatterjee answered |
Understanding the Superpowers
The extract discusses the characteristics of two prominent historical empires: the Roman Empire and the Iranian empires (Parthians and Sasanians).
Key Differences Between the Superpowers
- Cultural Diversity:
- The Roman Empire was a cultural mosaic, encompassing various territories and languages.
- In contrast, the Iranian empires were primarily homogenous, ruling over a largely Iranian population.
- Language and Administration:
- In Rome, Latin and Greek were the primary languages for administration, uniting diverse cultures under a single governmental structure.
- The upper classes in the eastern regions predominantly used Greek, while the western regions primarily communicated in Latin.
- Unity Under a Single Ruler:
- All subjects within the Roman Empire were bound by loyalty to a single emperor, regardless of their cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
- This unifying factor contrasted with the more culturally uniform but politically distinct Iranian empires.
Conclusion: Why Rome and Iran?
The question specifically asks for the two superpowers of the time. The extract clearly identifies these as the Roman Empire and the Iranian empires (Parthians and Sasanians), both of which had significant influence and control during their respective periods.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'D' - Rome and Iran, as they represent the two superpowers highlighted in the context of their cultural and administrative characteristics.
The extract discusses the characteristics of two prominent historical empires: the Roman Empire and the Iranian empires (Parthians and Sasanians).
Key Differences Between the Superpowers
- Cultural Diversity:
- The Roman Empire was a cultural mosaic, encompassing various territories and languages.
- In contrast, the Iranian empires were primarily homogenous, ruling over a largely Iranian population.
- Language and Administration:
- In Rome, Latin and Greek were the primary languages for administration, uniting diverse cultures under a single governmental structure.
- The upper classes in the eastern regions predominantly used Greek, while the western regions primarily communicated in Latin.
- Unity Under a Single Ruler:
- All subjects within the Roman Empire were bound by loyalty to a single emperor, regardless of their cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
- This unifying factor contrasted with the more culturally uniform but politically distinct Iranian empires.
Conclusion: Why Rome and Iran?
The question specifically asks for the two superpowers of the time. The extract clearly identifies these as the Roman Empire and the Iranian empires (Parthians and Sasanians), both of which had significant influence and control during their respective periods.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'D' - Rome and Iran, as they represent the two superpowers highlighted in the context of their cultural and administrative characteristics.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option: A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.Q. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote:- a)French
- b)Latin
- c)Greek
- d)EnglishEnglish
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
A major difference between the two superpowers and their respective empires was that the Roman Empire was culturally much more diverse than that of Iran. The Parthians and later the Sasanians, the dynasties that ruled Iran in this period, ruled over a population that was largely Iranian. The Roman Empire, by contrast, was a mosaic of territories and cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of government. Many languages were spoken in the empire, but for the purposes of administration Latin and Greek were the most widely used, indeed the only languages. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking). All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the emperor, regardless of where they lived and what language they spoke.
Q. The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote:
a)
French
b)
Latin
c)
Greek
d)
EnglishEnglish
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Naina Sharma answered |
The upper classes of the east spoke and wrote in Greek, those of the west in Latin, and the boundary between these broad language areas ran somewhere across the middle of the Mediterranean, between the African provinces of Tripolitania (which was Latin speaking) and Cyrenaica (Greek-speaking).
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.Q. Who were the three main players in the early empire?- a)The Senate, The Military
- b)The Army, The Emperor and the Church
- c)The Aristocracy, the Army and the Cavalry.
- d)The Emperor, the Aristocracy and the Army.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.
Q. Who were the three main players in the early empire?
a)
The Senate, The Military
b)
The Army, The Emperor and the Church
c)
The Aristocracy, the Army and the Cavalry.
d)
The Emperor, the Aristocracy and the Army.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
The emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants….Q. What did the city dwellers do?- a)The city dwellers harvest the grain for three months.
- b)The city dwellers collected and stored grain for the whole next year.
- c)The city dwellers collected fresh vegetables.
- d)The city dwellers collected unhealthy food.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
The famine prevalent for many successive years in many provinces has clearly displayed for men any understanding of the effect of malnutrition in generating illness. The city dwellers, as it was their custom to collect and store enough grain for the whole next year immediately after the harvest, carried off all the wheat, barley, beans and lentils, and left to the peasants, various kind of pulses after taking quite a large proportion of these to the city. After consuming what was left in the course of winter, the country people had to resort to unhealthy food in the spring; they ate twigs and shoots of trees and bushes and bulbs and roots of inedible plants….
Q. What did the city dwellers do?
a)
The city dwellers harvest the grain for three months.
b)
The city dwellers collected and stored grain for the whole next year.
c)
The city dwellers collected fresh vegetables.
d)
The city dwellers collected unhealthy food.
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Kiran Mehta answered |
City dwellers faced the noise, dirt, and crime of the cities, the hardships of factory work, and the overcrowded, dangerous conditions of tenements. Governments and city planners tried to alleviate dangerous conditions and make cities better, safer places to live.
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion (A): The Senate hated and feared the army.Reason (R): The empire inherited by Tiberius from Augustus was already so vast that further expansion was felt to be unnecessary.- a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions : In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion (A): The Senate hated and feared the army.
Reason (R): The empire inherited by Tiberius from Augustus was already so vast that further expansion was felt to be unnecessary.
a)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d)
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
The Senate feared and hated the army because it was the source of violence. Example in 3rd Century BC when the government had to raise taxes for its military expenditures. The empire inherited by Tiberius from Augustus was already so vast that further expansion was felt to be unnecessary. The only major campaign of expansion in the early empire was Trajan's fruitless occupation of territory across the Euphrates, in the years 113-17CE abandoned by his successors.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, longrivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.Q. Who gave the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’ to king Charlemagne?- a)The Clergy
- b)The Priest
- c)Pope
- d)The Nobles
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Gaul, a province of the Roman Empire, had two extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, long
rivers, forests and large tracts of plains suited to agriculture.
The Franks, a Germanic tribe, gave their name to Gaul, making it ‘France’. From the sixth century, this region was a kingdom ruled by Frankish/ French kings, who were Christian. The French had very strong links with the Church, which were further strengthened when in 800 the Pope gave King Charlemagne the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’, to ensure his support. Across a narrow channel lay the island of England–Scotland, which in the eleventh century was conquered by a duke from the French province of Normandy.
Q. Who gave the title of ‘Holy Roman Emperor’ to king Charlemagne?
a)
The Clergy
b)
The Priest
c)
Pope
d)
The Nobles
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Arun Yadav answered |
On 25 December 800, Pope Leo III crowned the Frankish king Charlemagne as emperor, reviving the title in Western Europe more than three years after the fall of the former ancient Western Roman Empire in 476.
Study this picture carefully and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Q. The above picture illustrates a scene and popularly known as:- a)Horse Riding Party
- b)Playing Golf Party
- c)Hunting Party
- d)British Family Party
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Study this picture carefully and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Q. The above picture illustrates a scene and popularly known as:
a)
Horse Riding Party
b)
Playing Golf Party
c)
Hunting Party
d)
British Family Party
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Hunting party, a group of people organized to hunt wild game. Mixed hunting party, a group of hunting birds. Political parties with a pro-hunting platform such as the French Hunting, Fishing, Nature, Tradition.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In 1517, a young German Monk called Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) launched a campaign against the Catholic Church and argued that a person did not need priests to establish contact with God. He asked his followers to have complete faith in God, for faith alone could guide them to the right life and entry into heaven. This movement - called the Protestant Reformation - led to the churches in Germany and Switzerland breaking their connection with the Pope and the Catholic Church. In Switzerland, Luther’s ideas were popularized by Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) and later by Jean Calvin (1509 – 64). Backed by merchants, the reformers had greater popular appeal in towns, while in rural area the Catholic Church managed to retain its influence. Other German reformers, like the Anabaptists, were even more radical: they blend it the idea of salvation with the end of all forms of social oppression. They said that since God had created all people as equal, they were not expected to pay taxes and had the right to choose their priests. This appealed to peasants oppressed by feudalism.Q. Who argued that a person did not need Priests to establish contact with God?- a)Andrea Vaseline
- b)Thomas more
- c)Martin Luther
- d)Ulrich Zwingli
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In 1517, a young German Monk called Martin Luther (1483 – 1546) launched a campaign against the Catholic Church and argued that a person did not need priests to establish contact with God. He asked his followers to have complete faith in God, for faith alone could guide them to the right life and entry into heaven. This movement - called the Protestant Reformation - led to the churches in Germany and Switzerland breaking their connection with the Pope and the Catholic Church. In Switzerland, Luther’s ideas were popularized by Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531) and later by Jean Calvin (1509 – 64). Backed by merchants, the reformers had greater popular appeal in towns, while in rural area the Catholic Church managed to retain its influence. Other German reformers, like the Anabaptists, were even more radical: they blend it the idea of salvation with the end of all forms of social oppression. They said that since God had created all people as equal, they were not expected to pay taxes and had the right to choose their priests. This appealed to peasants oppressed by feudalism.
Q. Who argued that a person did not need Priests to establish contact with God?
a)
Andrea Vaseline
b)
Thomas more
c)
Martin Luther
d)
Ulrich Zwingli
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Kiran Mehta answered |
In 1517, a young German monk called Martin Luther (1483-1546) launched a campaign against the Catholic Church and argued that a person did not need priests to establish contact with God. He asked his followers to have complete faith in God, for faith alone could guide them to the right life and entry into heaven. This movement – called the Protestant Reformation – led to the churches in Germany and Switzerland breaking their connection with the Pope and the Catholic Church.
Direction: Study the given picture from Changing Cultural Traditions carefully and answer ANY THREE questions from the below-mentioned questions with correct options:
Q. Copernicus asserted that the planets including earth revolve around Sun.- a)The statement is True
- b)The statement is False
- c)The statement is partially True
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Study the given picture from Changing Cultural Traditions carefully and answer ANY THREE questions from the below-mentioned questions with correct options:
Q. Copernicus asserted that the planets including earth revolve around Sun.
a)
The statement is True
b)
The statement is False
c)
The statement is partially True
d)
None of these
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Copernicus was not the first to propose a model of the solar system in which the Earth and planets revolved around the sun, his model of a heliocentric universe was both novel and timely. For one, it came at a time when European astronomers were struggling to resolve the mathematical and observational problems that arose out of the then-accepted Ptolemaic model of the universe, a geocentric model proposed in the 2nd century CE.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)Q. Spanish in South America overcome by the abundance of _________ in the country.- a)lead
- b)gold
- c)iron
- d)silver
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In the seventeenth century, the European traders who reached the north coast of North America after a difficult two-month voyage were relieved to find the native peoples friendly and welcoming. Unlike the Spanish in South America, who were overcome by the abundance of gold in the country, these adventurers came to trade in fish and furs, in which they got the willing help of the natives who were expert at hunting. Further south, along the Mississippi river, the French found that the natives held regular gatherings to exchange handicrafts unique to a tribe or food items not available in other regions. In exchange for local products the Europeans gave the natives blankets, iron vessels (which they used sometimes in place of their clay pots), guns, which was a useful supplement for bows and arrows to kill animals, and alcohol. This last item was something the natives had not known earlier, and they became addicted to it, which suited the Europeans, because it enabled them to dictate terms of trade. (The Europeans acquired from the natives an addiction to tobacco.)
Q. Spanish in South America overcome by the abundance of _________ in the country.
a)
lead
b)
gold
c)
iron
d)
silver
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
In about 1500, Spain conquered South and Central America and discovered large deposits of gold and silver. It then shipped these metals back to Europe and used them to pay for government expenditures (mostly wars). Because gold and silver were used for money at that time, a drop in the value of gold and silver meant a drop in the value of money — in other words, inflation.
Study this picture carefully and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Q. The above picture is an illustration of:- a)Fourteen Century
- b)Fifteen Century
- c)Sixteen Century
- d)None of these.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study this picture carefully and answer the following questions by choosing the correct option:
Q. The above picture is an illustration of:
a)
Fourteen Century
b)
Fifteen Century
c)
Sixteen Century
d)
None of these.
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Arun Yadav answered |
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian dates from January 1, 1401 to December 31, 1500. In Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period.
Study the below picture from The Three Order carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Q. Where do you think the person is working?- a)Queen Elizabeth Palace
- b)Benedictine Monasteries
- c)An Old Church
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the below picture from The Three Order carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Q. Where do you think the person is working?
a)
Queen Elizabeth Palace
b)
Benedictine Monasteries
c)
An Old Church
d)
None of these
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Arun Yadav answered |
Benedictines, in addition to their monastic life of contemplation and celebration of the liturgy, are engaged in various activities, including education, scholarship, and parochial and missionary work.
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.Early societies developed around the cultivation of certain crops and the domestication of animals, setting the foundation for permanent settlements. The shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agriculture allowed for the growth of villages and the accumulation of surplus resources. This significant change in lifestyle facilitated the development of trade networks and the establishment of more complex social structures. Moreover, these early communities began to use metals, leading to advancements in tools and crafts, which further supported the growth of these early societies. What was a significant consequence of the shift to settled agriculture in early societies?- a)Decrease in population
- b)Reduction in trade
- c)Growth of villages and surplus resources
- d)Decline in metal usage
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
Early societies developed around the cultivation of certain crops and the domestication of animals, setting the foundation for permanent settlements. The shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agriculture allowed for the growth of villages and the accumulation of surplus resources. This significant change in lifestyle facilitated the development of trade networks and the establishment of more complex social structures. Moreover, these early communities began to use metals, leading to advancements in tools and crafts, which further supported the growth of these early societies.
What was a significant consequence of the shift to settled agriculture in early societies?
a)
Decrease in population
b)
Reduction in trade
c)
Growth of villages and surplus resources
d)
Decline in metal usage
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EduRev Humanities answered |
The shift to settled agriculture led to the growth of villages and the accumulation of surplus resources, supporting further societal development.
Direction: Look at this picture and study the extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
The self-portrait is by Leonardo da Vinci (1450 -1519) who had an amazing range of interest from botany and anatomy to mathematics and art. He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.One of his dreams was to be able to fly. He spent years observing birds in flight and designed a flying machine.He signed his name Leonardo da Vinci disciple of experiment.Q. What was the area of interest of Leonardo da Vinci?- a)He took interest in botany, anatomy, mathematics and art
- b)He took interest in European paintings
- c)He took interest in politics
- d)He took interest in religious transformation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Look at this picture and study the extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
The self-portrait is by Leonardo da Vinci (1450 -1519) who had an amazing range of interest from botany and anatomy to mathematics and art. He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
One of his dreams was to be able to fly. He spent years observing birds in flight and designed a flying machine.
He signed his name Leonardo da Vinci disciple of experiment.
Q. What was the area of interest of Leonardo da Vinci?
a)
He took interest in botany, anatomy, mathematics and art
b)
He took interest in European paintings
c)
He took interest in politics
d)
He took interest in religious transformation
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Da Vinci's interests ranged far beyond fine art. He studied nature, mechanics, anatomy, physics, architecture, weaponry and more, often creating accurate, workable designs for machines like the bicycle, helicopter, submarine and military tank that would not come to fruition for centuries.
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.Q. Who established the regime “The Principate”?- a)It was established by Diocletian.
- b)It was established by Augustus.
- c)It was established by Tiberius.
- d)It was established by Julius Caesar.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following extract carefully and answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
To sum up, the emperor, the aristocracy and the army were the three main players in the political history of the empire. The success of individual Emperors depended on their control of the army, and when the armies were divided, the result usually was civil war. Except for one notorious year 69 CE, when four emperors mounted the throne in quick succession, the first two centuries were on the whole free from civil war and in this sense relatively stable. Succession to the throne was based as far as possible on the family descent, either natural or adaptive, and even the army was strongly wedded to the principal. For example, Tiberius 14-37 CE, the second in the long line of Roman Emperors, was not the natural son of Augustus, the ruler who found the Principate, but Augustus adopted him to ensure a smooth transition.
Q. Who established the regime “The Principate”?
a)
It was established by Diocletian.
b)
It was established by Augustus.
c)
It was established by Tiberius.
d)
It was established by Julius Caesar.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The regime established by Augustus, the first emperor, in 27 BCE was called the 'Principate'
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:The continent of North America extends from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Cancer, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. West of the chain of the Rocky Mountains is the desert of Arizona and Nevada, still further west the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the east the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the valleys of the Mississippi and the Ohio and the Appalachian Mountains. To the south is Mexico. Forty per cent of Canada is covered with forests. Oil, gas and mineral resources are found in many areas, which explains the many big industries in the USA and Canada. Today, wheat, corn and fruit are grown extensively and fishing is a major industry in Canada.Mining, industry and extensive agriculture have been developed only in the last 200 years by immigrants from Europe, Africa and China. But there were people who had been living in North America for thousands of years before the Europeans learnt of its existence.Q. The Continent of _________________extends from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Cancer, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.- a)South America
- b)Africa
- c)Asia
- d)North America
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
The continent of North America extends from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Cancer, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. West of the chain of the Rocky Mountains is the desert of Arizona and Nevada, still further west the Sierra Nevada mountains, to the east the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the valleys of the Mississippi and the Ohio and the Appalachian Mountains. To the south is Mexico. Forty per cent of Canada is covered with forests. Oil, gas and mineral resources are found in many areas, which explains the many big industries in the USA and Canada. Today, wheat, corn and fruit are grown extensively and fishing is a major industry in Canada.
Mining, industry and extensive agriculture have been developed only in the last 200 years by immigrants from Europe, Africa and China. But there were people who had been living in North America for thousands of years before the Europeans learnt of its existence.
Q. The Continent of _________________extends from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Cancer, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
a)
South America
b)
Africa
c)
Asia
d)
North America
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Arun Yadav answered |
North America, third largest of the world's continents, lying for the most part between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer.
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:In the late eighteenth century, there were between 350 and 750 native communities in Australia each with its own language (even today 200 of these languages are spoken). There is another large group of indigenous people living in the north, called the Torres Strait Islanders. The term ‘Aborigine’ is not used for these as they are believed to have migrated from elsewhere and belong to a different race. Together, they make up 2.4 per cent of Australia’s population in 2005.Australia is sparsely populated, and even now most of the towns are along the coast (where the British first arrived in 1770) because the central region is arid desert.Q. Australia is __________________populated.- a)densely
- b)sparsely
- c)very sparsely
- d)very densely
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the following extract carefully and answer ANY THREE of the following questions by choosing the correct option:
In the late eighteenth century, there were between 350 and 750 native communities in Australia each with its own language (even today 200 of these languages are spoken). There is another large group of indigenous people living in the north, called the Torres Strait Islanders. The term ‘Aborigine’ is not used for these as they are believed to have migrated from elsewhere and belong to a different race. Together, they make up 2.4 per cent of Australia’s population in 2005.
Australia is sparsely populated, and even now most of the towns are along the coast (where the British first arrived in 1770) because the central region is arid desert.
Q. Australia is __________________populated.
a)
densely
b)
sparsely
c)
very sparsely
d)
very densely
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Arun Yadav answered |
Australia has an average population density of 3.4 persons per square kilometre of total land area, which makes it one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
Read the passage and answer the question.The great palace of Mari was the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production, especially of precious metal ornaments. It was so famous in its time that a minor king came from north Syria just to see it, carrying with him a letter of introduction from a royal friend of the king of Mari, Zimrilim. Daily lists reveal that huge quantities of food were presented each day for the king’s table: flour, bread, meat, fish, fruit, beer and wine. He probably ate in the company of many others, in or around courtyard 106, paved white. You will notice from the plan that the palace had only one entrance, on the north. The large, open courtyards such as 131 were beautifully paved. The king would have received foreign dignitaries and his own people in 132, a room with wall paintings that would have awed the visitors. The palace was a sprawling structure, with 260 rooms and covered an area of 2.4 hectares.Which feature of the palace would likely impress foreign dignitaries?- a)The solitary entrance
- b)The spacious courtyards
- c)The room with awe-inspiring wall paintings
- d)The white-paved courtyards
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question.
The great palace of Mari was the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production, especially of precious metal ornaments. It was so famous in its time that a minor king came from north Syria just to see it, carrying with him a letter of introduction from a royal friend of the king of Mari, Zimrilim. Daily lists reveal that huge quantities of food were presented each day for the king’s table: flour, bread, meat, fish, fruit, beer and wine. He probably ate in the company of many others, in or around courtyard 106, paved white. You will notice from the plan that the palace had only one entrance, on the north. The large, open courtyards such as 131 were beautifully paved. The king would have received foreign dignitaries and his own people in 132, a room with wall paintings that would have awed the visitors. The palace was a sprawling structure, with 260 rooms and covered an area of 2.4 hectares.
Which feature of the palace would likely impress foreign dignitaries?
a)
The solitary entrance
b)
The spacious courtyards
c)
The room with awe-inspiring wall paintings
d)
The white-paved courtyards
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EduRev Humanities answered |
Room 132, described as having wall paintings, would have awed visitors, highlighting the palace's grandeur.
Read the passage and answer the question.The great palace of Mari was the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production, especially of precious metal ornaments. It was so famous in its time that a minor king came from north Syria just to see it, carrying with him a letter of introduction from a royal friend of the king of Mari, Zimrilim. Daily lists reveal that huge quantities of food were presented each day for the king’s table: flour, bread, meat, fish, fruit, beer and wine. He probably ate in the company of many others, in or around courtyard 106, paved white. You will notice from the plan that the palace had only one entrance, on the north. The large, open courtyards such as 131 were beautifully paved. The king would have received foreign dignitaries and his own people in 132, a room with wall paintings that would have awed the visitors. The palace was a sprawling structure, with 260 rooms and covered an area of 2.4 hectares.What was the primary function of the great palace of Mari?- a)A military fortress
- b)A religious temple
- c)A royal residence and administrative hub
- d)A trading post
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage and answer the question.
The great palace of Mari was the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production, especially of precious metal ornaments. It was so famous in its time that a minor king came from north Syria just to see it, carrying with him a letter of introduction from a royal friend of the king of Mari, Zimrilim. Daily lists reveal that huge quantities of food were presented each day for the king’s table: flour, bread, meat, fish, fruit, beer and wine. He probably ate in the company of many others, in or around courtyard 106, paved white. You will notice from the plan that the palace had only one entrance, on the north. The large, open courtyards such as 131 were beautifully paved. The king would have received foreign dignitaries and his own people in 132, a room with wall paintings that would have awed the visitors. The palace was a sprawling structure, with 260 rooms and covered an area of 2.4 hectares.
What was the primary function of the great palace of Mari?
a)
A military fortress
b)
A religious temple
c)
A royal residence and administrative hub
d)
A trading post
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Pj Commerce Academy answered |
The palace served as the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production of precious metal ornaments.
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.After 2000 BCE the royal capital of Mari flourished. Some communities in the kingdom of Mari had both farmers and pastoralists, but most of its territory was used for pasturing sheep and goats. Herders need to exchange young animals, cheese, leather and meat in return for grain, metal tools, etc., and the manure of a penned flock is also of great use to a farmer. Yet, at the same time, there may be conflict. A shepherd may take his flock to water across a sown field, to the ruin of the crop. Herdsmen being mobile can raid agricultural villages and seize their stored goods. For their part, settled groups may deny pastoralists access to river and canal water along a certain set of paths.What primary activities did the communities of Mari engage in?- a)Farming and trading
- b)Farming and pasturing
- c)Hunting and gathering
- d)Fishing and trading
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
After 2000 BCE the royal capital of Mari flourished. Some communities in the kingdom of Mari had both farmers and pastoralists, but most of its territory was used for pasturing sheep and goats. Herders need to exchange young animals, cheese, leather and meat in return for grain, metal tools, etc., and the manure of a penned flock is also of great use to a farmer. Yet, at the same time, there may be conflict. A shepherd may take his flock to water across a sown field, to the ruin of the crop. Herdsmen being mobile can raid agricultural villages and seize their stored goods. For their part, settled groups may deny pastoralists access to river and canal water along a certain set of paths.
What primary activities did the communities of Mari engage in?
a)
Farming and trading
b)
Farming and pasturing
c)
Hunting and gathering
d)
Fishing and trading
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Pj Commerce Academy answered |
The passage indicates that communities had both farmers and pastoralists, highlighting their involvement in farming and pasturing activities.
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.Early societies developed around the cultivation of certain crops and the domestication of animals, setting the foundation for permanent settlements. The shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agriculture allowed for the growth of villages and the accumulation of surplus resources. This significant change in lifestyle facilitated the development of trade networks and the establishment of more complex social structures. Moreover, these early communities began to use metals, leading to advancements in tools and crafts, which further supported the growth of these early societies.Which development was facilitated by the lifestyle change to settled agriculture in early societies?- a)Complex social structures
- b)Decreased community sizes
- c)Lesser reliance on natural resources
- d)Isolation from other communities
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage carefully and answer the question.
Early societies developed around the cultivation of certain crops and the domestication of animals, setting the foundation for permanent settlements. The shift from nomadic lifestyles to settled agriculture allowed for the growth of villages and the accumulation of surplus resources. This significant change in lifestyle facilitated the development of trade networks and the establishment of more complex social structures. Moreover, these early communities began to use metals, leading to advancements in tools and crafts, which further supported the growth of these early societies.
Which development was facilitated by the lifestyle change to settled agriculture in early societies?
a)
Complex social structures
b)
Decreased community sizes
c)
Lesser reliance on natural resources
d)
Isolation from other communities
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Learning Educators answered |
The change to settled agriculture facilitated the development of trade networks and the establishment of more complex social structures as communities grew and interacted more.
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