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 The Modern Period 40 Flashcards |
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What is the term used for the division of history into distinct periods based on features? |
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 Periodization |
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Which Scottish thinker wrote 'The History of British India' in 1817? |
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 James Mill |
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True or False: The British Raj in India lasted from 1858 to 1947. |
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 True |
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Riddle: I mark a significant change in economies, shifting from farming to machines, what am I? |
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 Industrial Revolution |
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Fill in the blank: The British turned India into a ______ for raw materials and markets. |
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 Colony |
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Which period in Indian history is often referred to as the Colonial period? |
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 Modern period |
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Which of the following was NOT a source of information for the modern period in India? A) Diaries B) Government reports C) Ancient texts D) Newspapers |
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 C) Ancient texts |
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Fill in the blank: The British established the ______ in Dehradun for mapping purposes. |
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 Survey of India |
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True or False: The Industrial Revolution only affected the agricultural sector in Britain. |
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 False. The Industrial Revolution impacted social, economic, political, and cultural aspects of life. |
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What was the main purpose of British surveys conducted in India? |
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 To understand India's flora, fauna, topography, soil, and local histories |
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Riddle: I am a piece of writing that reveals the drain of wealth from India to Britain, who am I? |
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 Poverty and Un-British Rule in India by Dadabhai Naoroji |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was a significant battle that led to British political control in India. |
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 Battle of Plassey |
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Which of the following countries did NOT compete to establish colonies in Asia and Africa? A) Britain B) France C) Italy D) Portugal |
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 C) Italy |
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What were the primary features of the modern period according to Western ideas? |
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 Science, democracy, and liberty |
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True or False: The British unified parts of India without resistance from local rulers. |
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 False. Local Indian industries declined, and there was initial resistance from princely states. |
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What type of sources include diaries, autobiographies, and newspapers reflecting public opinion? |
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 Non-administrative sources |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was established to manage and catalog government records in India. |
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 National Archives of India |
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Which major event marked the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of regional kingdoms? |
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 The 18th century |
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Riddle: I am a document that discusses self-rule and the control of a foreign power, what am I? |
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 Hind Swaraj by Mahatma Gandhi |
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Which period in India is known for the dominance of British colonial rule? A) Ancient B) Medieval C) Modern D) Prehistoric |
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 C) Modern |
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