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Multiple choice history the dawn of modern culture in europe and india india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe modern age in europe: the renaissance
The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as _________.

  1. Isolationism

  2. Manorialism

  3. Nationalism

  4. Humanism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The fine arts, literature and history in the Medieval period were centered on religious ideology. The texts were invariably written in Greek and Latin as these languages were considered elite and scholarly. By the dawn of the 13th century, Latin and Greek gave way to regional languages like English, Spanish, and French. The writers of this period adopted the life of the common man as the central theme of their works. The literature of this period was no longer confined to religion and philosophy but gave way to themes that depicted diverse aspects of human life. Similar changes occurred in other art forms like painting and sculpture. This vision, primarily concerned with the various aspects of human life, is known as humanism.

Multiple choice history the dawn of modern culture in europe and india india's contemporary economic condition reformation and enlightenment in europe modern age in europe: the renaissance

Who among the following was the disciple of Petrarch?

  1. Boccaccio

  2. Machiavelli

  3. Dante

  4. Thomas Moore
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Giovanni Boccaccio was an Italian writer, poet, disciple of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist.  Boccaccio was among notable friends of Petrarch to whom he wrote often.

Multiple choice history europe in transition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe modern age in europe: the renaissance

Which of the following was the main reason of emerge of middle class?

  1. Growth in trade

  2. Growth in colonies

  3. Industrial Revolution

  4. All of above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

As a result of growth in trade, a new class of professionals such as bankers, agents, shopkeepers, clerks and accountants emerged. This new class came to be called as the 'middle class'.

Multiple choice history europe in transition reformation and enlightenment in europe reformation in europe modern age in europe: the renaissance

The immediate cause of Martin Luther's protest against the Papal authority was

  1. The involvement of clergy in politics

  2. Sale of indulgences

  3. Corruption in monasteries

  4. Immoral life of the Pope
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

He accused the church of the sale of indulgences. In 1517, Luther wrote the 95 thesis or statements dealing with the difference between the beliefs and practices of the church and nailed them on the church door at Wittenburg.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Under the Vijayanagara rulers the ___________ festival was celebrated with grandeur and pomp at Hampi.

  1. Dussehra

  2. Deepavali

  3. Ganesha

  4. Ugadi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahanavami (Dussehra) festival was the most important and grandly celebrated festival in the Vijayanagara capital of Hampi, as described by various foreign travelers.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

Which one of the following is not a Kannada work?

  1. Ratnakaravarni's 'Bharatesha Vaibhava'

  2. Chamarasa's 'Prabhulingaleele'

  3. Lakkannadandesha's 'Shivatatva Chintamani'

  4. Vidyaranya's 'Shankara Vijaya'
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vidyaranya was a prominent sage and patron of the Vijayanagara Empire, but his work 'Shankara Vijaya' is written in Sanskrit, not Kannada.

Multiple choice history the kings of vijayanagara foundation, dynasties and administration of vijaynagar kingdom the vijayanagara administration vijayanagara empire

The Vijaya Vittala temple at Hampi is known for its artistic carvings. Which one of the following is not related to it?

  1. Pillars with seven notes

  2. Stone carved 'ratha'

  3. Huge kalyana mandapa

  4. Compound with seven walls
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Vijaya Vittala temple is famous for its musical pillars and stone chariot, but it does not feature a compound with seven walls.