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Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

Who was both the Medical scientist and philosopher?

  1. Ibn Sina

  2. Ibn al Qasim

  3. Roger Bacon

  4. Al Biruni
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ibn Sina (Avicenna) was a polymath who made significant contributions to both medicine, notably with The Canon of Medicine, and philosophy.

Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

The Bologna University is in 

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Italy

  4. Spain
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is located in Bologna, Italy, and is recognized as the oldest university in continuous operation.

Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

Which among the following was the medieval musical instrument?

  1. Piano

  2. Lute

  3. Violin

  4. Guitar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The lute was a very popular string instrument during the Medieval and Renaissance periods, whereas the piano and violin in their modern forms appeared much later.

Multiple choice history the east and the west: era of exchanges east and west : cultural exchanges in medieval period east asia in the middle ages china: two different phases east and west : trade exchanges in medieval period

Which emperor formed a new style by combining ancient Roman styles with Byzantine style?

  1. Lothair

  2. Charlemagne

  3. Arnulph

  4. Lambert
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Charlemagne promoted the Carolingian Renaissance, which sought to revive Roman culture and art, often blending it with Byzantine influences to legitimize his empire.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of ___________.

  1. Conquest

  2. Lapse

  3. Law

  4. Provincial Autonomy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of Lapse. It declared that if an Indian ruler died without male heir his kingdom would lapse, that is, become part of Company territory.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

The Subsidiary Alliance was not accepted by _____________.

  1. Nizam of Hydrabad and the Ruler of Mysore

  2. Bhonsle Raja of Berar and Scindia of Gwalior

  3. Rajput States of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Bharatpur

  4. Holkar state of Indore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Subsidiary Alliance was introduced in India by Lord Wellesley.  This System was used by Wellesley to bring Indian States within the orbit of British power. It was first accepted by Nizam of Hyderabad. This system was not accepted by many Maratha rulers, Holkar state of Indore was one of them.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Which of the following policies played a major role in the conquest of lndia?

  1. Doctrine of Lapse

  2. Subsidiary Alliance

  3. Rule of law

  4. Zamindari system
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, British Governor-General in India from 1798 to 1805.  As per the system, Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armed force. They were to be protected by the company, but had to pay for the 'subsidiary forces' that the company was supposed to maintain for the purpose of this protection. It played an important role in the conquest of lndia.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Who introduced Subsidiary Alliance?

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Cornwallis

  3. Lord Wellesley

  4. Lord Hector Munroe
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of subsidiary alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley. According to the term of this alliance, Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armed force. They were to be protected by the company, but had to pay for the 'subsidiary forces' that the company was supposed to maintain for the purpose of this protection. If the Indian rulers failed to make the payment, then part of their territory was taken away as a penalty. The Indian ruler could not employ any European in their service without prior approval of British. Also, they could not negotiate with any other Indian rulers without consulting the Governor-General.

Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Under __________, the British annexed the territories on the pretext of absence of a natural heir to the throne.

  1. Subsidiary Alliance

  2. The Doctrine of Lapse

  3. The Rowlatt Act

  4. The Regulating Act
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir. States annexed under this policy were:
1. The States of Satara (1848 AD)
2. Jaipur (1849 AD)
3. Sambhalpur (1849 AD)
4. Bahat (1850 A.D)
5. Udaipur (1852 AD)
6. Jhansi (1853 AD)
7. Nagpur (1854 AD)
Multiple choice history traders to rulers (ii) dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Name the provinces annexed by the British through Subsidiary Alliance system.

  1. Mysore

  2. Tanjore

  3. Arcot

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to enter into such an alliance. Tipu Sultan of Mysore refused to do so, but after the British victory in the fourth anglo-mysore war, Mysore was forced to become a subsidiary state. The Nawab of Awadh was the next to accept the Subsidiary Alliance, in 1801. After the third anglo maratha war, the maratha ruler Baji Rao II also accepted a subsidiary alliance.