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Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Modern period in India began with the death of ______ in 1707.

  1. Akbar

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Jahangir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The period of the Great Mughals, which began in 1526 with Babur’s accession to the throne, ended with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Aurangzeb’s death marked the end of medieval era and beginning of modern era in Indian history. 

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Chand Bibi is known for _______________ .

  1. participating in 1857 revolt

  2. socio-religious reforms

  3. valiantly fighting the Mughal forces

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chand Bibi was a Muslim woman warrior from medieval India. She acted as the Regent of Bijapur (1580–90) and Regent of Ahmednagar (1596–99). Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.

Multiple choice history new political formations in the eighteenth century development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

What was given as payment to the Mughal officers in return for their services?

  1. Crown land

  2. Jagirs

  3. Money

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jagirs were given to the Mughal officers in return for their services. In the later period when the Mughal empire was declining, when there was a shortage of land to be given as jagirs, crown lands were given which resulted in the loss of revenue and hence a weakening economy.

Multiple choice history cultural heritage of india: handicraft changing life 2 changing life: 2 performing arts and artistes in modern times
List I List II
1- Bhajan Sopori 1- Bharatnatyam
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2- Priyadarshini Govind 2- Kathak
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3- T.V. Gopalakrishnan 3- Mrudangam
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4- Birju Maharaj 4- Santoor

Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

  1. A-2,B-1,C-3,D-4

  2. A-4,B-3,C-1,D-2

  3. A-2,B-4,C-1,D-3

  4. A-4,B-1,C-3,D-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhajan Sopori- Santoor
priyadarshini Govind- Bharatnatyam
T.V. Gopalkrishnan- Mrudangam
Birju Maharaj- Kathak

Multiple choice history the dawn of modern culture in europe and india development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Among the following which one overthrew the Ming Dynasty?

  1. The Mongols

  2. The Manchu

  3. Yuan Dynasty

  4. Song Dynasty

  5. Tokugawa Shogunate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was the last ethnic Chinese dynasty, sandwiched between two foreign ones: the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty and the Manchurian Qing Dynasty. It was the fourth longest Chinese dynasty, lasting for 276 years.  It began with a decline in the Mongol Empire and uniting of ethnic Chinese resistance; flourished with a growth in foreign trade, art, and literature; and ended with natural disasters, war, and internal rebellion, which weakened the Chinese ready for defeat by the united Manchurian forces.

Multiple choice history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states
Which one is commonly acknowledged as the fist urban dynasty in ancient China?

  1. The Zhou

  2. The Shang

  3. The Qin

  4. The Tang

  5. The Xia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to excavations, the first ruling family of the Chinese civilisation was the Shang dynasty. It ruled in the period between 18th century BC. and the 12th century B.C. Under the rule of this dynasty, the people had developed a wonderful culture by the 14th century B.C.

Multiple choice history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to which aspect of agriculture during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)?

  1. Domestication of livestock

  2. Exchange of tea for silver

  3. Irrigation

  4. Feudal distribution of land for farming

  5. Steppes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to irrigation aspect of agriculture, During the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Multiple choice history when, where and how development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states

Which among the following helped propel the development of the Renaissance?

  1. Deism

  2. Humanism

  3. Copernican Theory

  4. The Social Contract

  5. Mercantilism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Humanism was regarded as the most remarkable phenomena of the renaissance. It was a product of the spread of education and learning. Basically, it meant a decisive shift in concern for human as distinct from divine matters. It opposed religious asceticism.