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Britain recognised the USA as an independent country in 178_
  • a)
    1781
  • b)
    1782
  • c)
    1783
  • d)
    1784
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Patel answered
As per the NCERT Textbook, the British Recognized the USA as an independent country in 1781. Hence, option A.
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The French Canadian rebellion occurred in the year:
  • a)
    1837
  • b)
    1838
  • c)
    1839
  • d)
    1840
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ruchi Joshi answered
The Rebellions of 1837 took place in both Upper and Lower Canada. In Lower Canada, the rebellion was, in large part, an expression of a resurgent French Canadian Nationalism. The French Canadian majority constituted the overwhelming majority in the locally elected Assembly, established by the Canada or Constitutional Act, 1791.

In Canada, the Metis revolted against the colonization of their land between
  • a)
    1869 and 1885.
  • b)
    1870 and 1885.
  • c)
    1871 and 1885.
  • d)
    1872 and 1885.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pragati Bajaj answered
The Metis are a people of native European descent in Canada. Fiercely proud of their heritage, the Métis enjoyed a reputation for their courage, honesty and hospitality.

The year in which Amerigo de Vespucci’s Travels was published was
  • a)
    1508.
  • b)
    1507.
  • c)
    1509.
  • d)
    1510.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kunal Verma answered
Amerigo Vespucci (1454 - 1512) was an Italian merchant, explorer and cartographer. He was one of the earliest explorers of the New World (Americas). The new continents of North and South Americas were named in his honour.

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?

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.

Workers who provided cheap labour in Australia were -
  • a)
    Chinese immigrants
  • b)
    African slaves
  • c)
    Australian aborigines
  • d)
    Indian labourers
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pritush Roy answered
Chinese immigrants provided cheap labour. The government became uneasy about being dependent on non-whites. However, the government in both the countries banned Chinese immigrants.

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?

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.

The Native American tribe, which was forcibly evicted by US President Andrew Jackson, was ____________.
  • a)
    Hopis
  • b)
    Cherokees
  • c)
    Metis
  • d)
    Ottawas
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishani Gupta answered
Under the orders of US President Andrew Jackson, the US army evicted thousands of Cherokees, and forced them to move west, to the Great American Desert. Many Cherokees died along the way. This incident is known as the 'Trail of Tears'.

The Constitution Act in America, which accepted the existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the natives, was passed in the year
  • a)
    1984
  • b)
    1986
  • c)
    1982
  • d)
    1988
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipanjan Desai answered
In 1969, when the American government refused to recognise aboriginal rights’, the natives held several demonstrations and debates. Ultimately, in 1982, the Constitution Act accepted existing aboriginal and treaty rights of natives.

The term Terra Nullius means -
  • a)
    land belonging to nobody
  • b)
    land belonging to natives
  • c)
    land belonging to the state
  • d)
    land of immigrants
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Avi Kapoor answered
The Australian government had always termed the land of Austarlia as terra nullius. In 1992, the Australian High Court declared that terra nullius was legally invalid, and recognised native claims to land from before 1770.

Europeans wanted to cut down native forests and replace them with
  • a)
    sugarcane fields.
  • b)
    rice fields.
  • c)
    cornfields.
  • d)
    cotton fields.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sounak Nambiar answered
The natives grew crops for their own use, not for sale or profit. Jefferson dreamt of a country which was populated by Europeans and had small farms. The Europeans wanted to cut down the forests and replace them with cornfields.

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?

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.

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 were expert at _______ .
  • a)
    killing animals
  • b)
    horse riding
  • c)
    fishing
  • d)
    hunting
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Mehta answered
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

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. How much percent of Canada is covered with forests?
  • a)
    30
  • b)
    60
  • c)
    40
  • d)
    50
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
Agricultural expansion continues to be the main driver of deforestation and forest degradation and the associated loss of forest biodiversity. Large-scale commercial agriculture (primarily cattle ranching and cultivation of soya bean and oil palm) accounted for 40 percent of tropical deforestation between 2000 and 2010, and local subsistence agriculture for another 33 percent.

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