125876 + Interview Questions in General QA

1.	The _______ held by the Tirthankar to preach to people was known as ‘samavasaran’. (a) procession (b) meeting (c) assembly
Answer» Correct option is: (c) assembly

Discussion

2.	The saints belonged to the untouchable Mahar caste of Maharashtra. A) Jnaneshwar B) Tukaram C) Sakkubai D) Chokhamela
Answer» (D) Chokhamela

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3.	The Saints Jnaneshwar, Eknath, Tukaram, and Sakkubai belonged to the state, of ………A) Andhra Pradesh B) Maharashtra C) Tamilnadu D) Karnataka
Answer» (B) Maharashtra

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4.	This Vaishnava Sadhu belonged to the Eastern India A) Kancherla Gopanna B) Bammera Potana C) Chaitanya MahaprabhuD) Tikkana
Answer» (C) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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5.	This person wrote ‘the Dasarathi Shatakamu’ with 108 poems and dedicated to Sri Rama. A) PotanaB) Gopanna C) Tikkana D) Nannaya
Answer» Answer is (B) Gopanna

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6.	Pratipad means the ‘way’ that leads to the end of ________. (a) suffering (b) life (c) preach
Answer» Correct option is: (a) suffering

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7.	Mirabai was a ……. princess. A) Mughal B) Rajput C) Maratha D) Ahmednagar
Answer» Answer is (B) Rajput

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8.	A large number of Sufis from Central Asia settled in from the 11 century onwards. A) Pakistan B) Afghanisthan C) Hindustan D) Turkmenisthan
Answer» (C) Hindustan

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9.	This person belonged to the 17th century, and popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu A) Kancherla Gopanna B) Bommera Pothana C) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu D) Tikkana
Answer» (A) Kancherla Gopanna

Discussion

10.	Ramanuja, born in South India in the eleventh century, was deeply influenced by the A) Nayanars B) Alvars C) Saivas D) Veerasaivas
Answer» Answer is (B) Alvars

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11.	Name the languages other than English in which the records and documents are found in Tamil Nadu Archives.
Answer» The collections include series of administrative records in Dutch, Danish, Persian and Marathi. Few documents are in French, Portuguese, Tamil and Urdu.

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12.	What was the impact of the invention of printing press in India?
Answer» Numerous books were published in different languages. Hence, people began to acquire knowledge easily in the fields like art, literature, history and science.

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13.	…….. was a Rajput princess married into the royal family of Mewar in the sixteenth century. A) MirabaiB) Tarabai C) Ahalyabai D) Ramabai
Answer» Answer is (A) Mirabai

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14.	Name the powers which recorded their official transactions in India on State papers.
Answer» The Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, the Danes, and the English recorded their official transactions in India on state papers.

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15.	Write a short note on the Swedish East India Company
Answer» 1. The Swedish East India Company was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with the Far East. 2. The venture was inspired by the success of the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company.

15.

Write a short note on the Swedish East India Company

Answer»

1. The Swedish East India Company was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with the Far East.

2. The venture was inspired by the success of the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company.

Discussion

16.	How did the British establish their trading centres in India?
Answer» 1. In 1600, Elizabeth, the Queen of England granted a charter to the governor and company of Merchants of London to trade with East Indies. 2. The Company was headed by a Governor and a court of 24 directors. 3. Captain Hawkins visited Jahangir’s court and secured permission to raise a settlement at Surat which was cancelled later. 4. In 1612, the English Captain Thomas Best, inflicted a severe defeat over the Portuguese in a naval battle near Surat. 5. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English to establish their factory in 1613 at Surat, which became the headquarters of the English in western India. 6. Captain Nicholas Downton won another decisive victory over the Portuguese in 1614. 7. This enhanced the British prestige at the Mughal court. 8. In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England, who succeeded in concluding a commercial treaty with the emperor 9. Before the departure of Sir Thomas Roe, the English had established their trading centres at Surat, Agra, Ahmadabad and Broach.

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How did the British establish their trading centres in India?

Answer»

1. In 1600, Elizabeth, the Queen of England granted a charter to the governor and company of Merchants of London to trade with East Indies.

2. The Company was headed by a Governor and a court of 24 directors.

3. Captain Hawkins visited Jahangir’s court and secured permission to raise a settlement at Surat which was cancelled later.

4. In 1612, the English Captain Thomas Best, inflicted a severe defeat over the Portuguese in a naval battle near Surat.

5. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir permitted the English to establish their factory in 1613 at Surat, which became the headquarters of the English in western India.

6. Captain Nicholas Downton won another decisive victory over the Portuguese in 1614.

7. This enhanced the British prestige at the Mughal court.

8. In 1615, Sir Thomas Roe was sent to Jahangir’s court by King James I of England, who succeeded in concluding a commercial treaty with the emperor

9. Before the departure of Sir Thomas Roe, the English had established their trading centres at Surat, Agra, Ahmadabad and Broach.

Discussion

17.	The first fort constructed by the British in India was ………(a) Fort St. William (b) Fort St.George (c) Agra fort (d) Fort St. David
Answer» (b) Fort St.George

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18.	Who permitted the French to establish a township near Calcutta?
Answer» In 1673, the French obtained permission from Shaista Khan, the Mughal Subedar (governor) of Bengal to establish a township at Chandranagore, near Calcutta.

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19.	The famous “Monalisa” picture was painted by A) Leonardo – da Vinci B) Thomas More C) Erasmus D) Jacob
Answer» A) Leonardo – da Vinci

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20.	Why was the British Successful when compared to the other powers?
Answer» The comparative success of the British over the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Danish, and the French was largely due to their commercial competitiveness, spirit of supreme sacrifice, government support, naval superiority, national character and their ascendency in Europe.

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21.	Match the following: 1) Ancient Perioda) 400 AD to 1300 AD 2) Medical Periodb) 1300 AD to present 3) Modern Periodc) Upto 400 ADA) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c B) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – a C) 1 – c, 2- b, 3 – a D) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b
Answer» D) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b

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22.	World famous ‘Mona Lisa’ was painted by:A) Michelangelo B) Leonardo da vinci C) Albercht Durer D) Pikaso
Answer» B) Leonardo da vinci

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23.	The organization that had dominated the religious and cultural life of people in medieval times was A) Feudalism B) Science C) State D) Church
Answer» The organization that had dominated the religious and cultural life of people in medieval times was Church

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24.	What happened during medieval period?
Answer» During the medieval period, three great empires-Ottomans in Turkey, the Safavids in Iran, and the Mughals in India had emerged before 1550.

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25.	The thoughts of ‘medieval’ man were controlled byA) Literature B) Arts C) Democracy D) Religion
Answer» The thoughts of ‘medieval’ man were controlled by Religion

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26.	Fill in the blanks. 1. In 1453 Constantinople was captured by …………2. ………. was known as Prince among Humanists. 3. ……….. is famous for his paintings in the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 4. The reformation of the Catholic Church is known as ………. 5. The chief features of Commercial Revolution were ………., ……… and …………
Answer» 1. Ottoman Turks 2. Erasmus 3. Michelangelo 4. Counter Reformation 5. Banking, Joint-stock companies and growth of trade

26.

Fill in the blanks. 1. In 1453 Constantinople was captured by …………2. ………. was known as Prince among Humanists. 3. ……….. is famous for his paintings in the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 4. The reformation of the Catholic Church is known as ………. 5. The chief features of Commercial Revolution were ………., ……… and …………

Answer»

1. Ottoman Turks

2. Erasmus

3. Michelangelo

4. Counter Reformation

5. Banking, Joint-stock companies and growth of trade

Discussion

27.	a. The famous picture ‘Monalisa’ was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci b. Constantinople was occupied by the Turkish in the year 1453. A) a & b are true B) a & b are false C) a true, b false D) a false, b true
Answer» A) a & b are true

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28.	Leonardo da Vinci means A) Disciple of experiment B) Disciple of God C) Disciple of experience D) None of these
Answer» A) Disciple of experiment

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29.	In 1453 Constantinople was captured by ………(a) The French (b) The Turks (c) The Dutch (d) The British
Answer» (b) The Turks

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30.	Earlier the Bible was only in language. Which ordinary people did not understand? A) Greek B) Latin C) Parsee D) English
Answer» Answer is (B) Latin

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31.	During medieval and early modern times, women the world over were dominated by men. Is it different now in our present society? Explain.
Answer» Compare with medieval and early modern times the present position of women is changing. In earlier times, women were exploited through every possible means by the society. But at present women become self reliant. Along with the men, women also participated equally in education, medicine, space, agriculture fields, etc. Not only this, women also participated in politics along with men. Some times they occupies heighest posts in India. In some sectors, compared to men, women only are in forward position. But still, in some areas, women were dominated by men and it shows our society is a male dominated society.

31.

During medieval and early modern times, women the world over were dominated by men. Is it different now in our present society? Explain.

Answer»

Compare with medieval and early modern times the present position of women is changing.

In earlier times, women were exploited through every possible means by the society. But at present women become self reliant. Along with the men, women also participated equally in education, medicine, space, agriculture fields, etc.

Not only this, women also participated in politics along with men. Some times they occupies heighest posts in India.

In some sectors, compared to men, women only are in forward position.

But still, in some areas, women were dominated by men and it shows our society is a male dominated society.

Discussion

32.	The trade routes between the West and East were closed with which city fell into the hands of the Turks in 1453? A) Ankara B) Constantinople C) Alexandria D) Rome
Answer» B) Constantinople

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33.	In 1453, Constantinople was over-thrown, and this Empire took the place of the Eastern Roman Empire. A) French Empire B) Manchuria Empire C) The Egyptian Empire D) Turkish or Ottoman Empire
Answer» D) Turkish or Ottoman Empire

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34.	Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for European exploration of trade routes? A) Find alternate fuel sources B) Desire to control Constantinople C) To industrialize the countries of the East D) To find alternate trade routes
Answer» D) To find alternate trade routes

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35.	Write an account of how the world appeared different to seventeenth century Europeans.
Answer» The ideas of reformation took hold of many people and the monopoly of the Roman Catholic Church was for ever broken. The few people who were interested, started investigating the world in which they lived. Scientific attitudes developed. Theirs was a radically new view of human beings as free and rational agents. Faith in religious books and priests decreased. Faith in the ability of human beings to know and decide for themselves increased. They showed interest in reading good literature. Europeans were strongly attracted to material wealth, power and glory. Self interests developed. Many of the scientific inventions took place and people started exploring the world and discovered sea routes to different continents.

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36.	In 1453, Constantinople was captured by Ottoman A) Turks B) RomansC) Britishers D) Dutch
Answer» In 1453, Constantinople was captured by Turks

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37.	Leonardo Da Vinci signed his name as A) Disciple of experiments B) Man of experiments C) Master of experiments D) Worker of experiments
Answer» A) Disciple of experiments

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38.	There was no printing press in India during the same period. Let us suppose Krishna Devaraya wrote a book. How do you think it would have reached scholars in different parts of India?
Answer» The hand written books would have reached scholars in different parts of India.

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39.

Compare the modern Italian towns with that of the medieval towns. Do you notice any changes in their present names?

Answer»

Medieval towns	Present names
1. Roma	Rome
2. Spoleto	San Marino
3. Brixia	Breslia
4. Comum	Como
5. Felsina	Bologna
6. Olbia	Olbia
7. Pisae	Pisa
8. Milano	Milan

I observed many changes in the names

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40.	In the view of Burckhardt, which of these would be associated with modern view and which would be medieval view?i) Faith in the ability of human beings to know and decide for themselves ii) Faith in the Religious books and priests iii) Faith in divine revelation iv) Faith in human reason
Answer» i) Modern view ii) Medieval view iii) Medieval view iv) Modern view

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In the view of Burckhardt, which of these would be associated with modern view and which would be medieval view?i) Faith in the ability of human beings to know and decide for themselves ii) Faith in the Religious books and priests iii) Faith in divine revelation iv) Faith in human reason

Answer»

i) Modern view

ii) Medieval view

iii) Medieval view

iv) Modern view

Discussion

41.	The navigators of these countries played an important part in the geographical explorations. A) India – Pakistan B) China – JapanC) America – Russia D) Portugal – Spain
Answer» D) Portugal – Spain

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42.	The changes that took place in the period of Renaissance :1. Books were available to the common man also.2. Weakening of the control of religion over human life.3. People were attracted to material wealth, power and glory. A) 1, 3 only B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 1, 2 only D) 2, 3 only
Answer» (B) 1, 2 and 3

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43.	The sketch by Durer (Praying hands) gives us a sense of A) Realism B) Universalization C) Italian culture in the sixteenth century D) Culture of Greeks
Answer» Answer is (A) Realism

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44.	The conquering of which city in C.E. 1453 forced the Europeans to find new sea trade routes to India? A) Alexandria B) Constantinople C) Rome D) London
Answer» B) Constantinople

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45.	The name of the book-The civilization of the Renaissance in Italy was written by A) Rousseau B) Jacob Burckhardt C) Mazzini D) Milton
Answer» (B) Jacob Burckhardt

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46.	Do you think it is important for artists to paint things as they are, that is realistically? Give reasons.
Answer» I think it is important to paint realistically. Painters should understand the perspective of the painting. They should understand changing quality of light, richness of colours. They should not completely confine their paintings to rich, powerful, and successful people through this art. They should show great interest in the lives of the poor and their sufferings also. They should also come under the inflence of other nation’s artists to add life to their paintings.

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47.	In 1860 this item was emphasized by Jacob Burckhardt in the book ‘The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy’. A) Realism B) Humanitarianism C) Rebirth D) Renaissance
Answer» (D) Renaissance

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48.	Describe the different scientific elements in the work of sixteenth century Italian artists.
Answer» Artists wanted “perfectly proportioned men and women” in their sculptures. They took the help of scientists to reach perfection. Painters knowledge of geometry and changing quality of light helped them to acquire a three dimensional quality. Many artists like Leonardo da Vinci studied human anatomy so as to make their paintings and sculpture realistic, e.g : The statue The Pieta by Michelangelo. Thus, anatomy, geometry, physics as well as a strong sense of beauty, gave a new quality to Italian art.

48.

Describe the different scientific elements in the work of sixteenth century Italian artists.

Answer»

Artists wanted “perfectly proportioned men and women” in their sculptures.
They took the help of scientists to reach perfection.
Painters knowledge of geometry and changing quality of light helped them to acquire a three dimensional quality.
Many artists like Leonardo da Vinci studied human anatomy so as to make their paintings and sculpture realistic,

e.g : The statue The Pieta by Michelangelo.

Thus, anatomy, geometry, physics as well as a strong sense of beauty, gave a new quality to Italian art.

Discussion

49.	What efforts did the artists make to achieve realism in their painting and sculpture?
Answer» They found the knowledge of geometry helpful. They understood the quality of lights to improve quality of their work. They made use of oil paints and are influenced by Chinese and Persian art. They took help of the subjects like anatomy, geometry, physics as well as a strong sense of what was beautiful. They adopted ‘perfectly’ proportioned figures of men and women. They imported the pigments of colours from China and Persia. They observed nature and people and places and represented them.

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50.	Humanism is an intellectual movement that had its origins in the European Renaissance. Which of these did humanism emphasize on? A) Importance of life after death than life on the earth B) Adherence to Christianity and the Church C) The dignity and potential of the individual D) Obedience to the king and government
Answer» C) The dignity and potential of the individual

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Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

The _______ held by the Tirthankar to preach to people was known as ‘samavasaran’. (a) procession (b) meeting (c) assembly

The saints belonged to the untouchable Mahar caste of Maharashtra. A) Jnaneshwar B) Tukaram C) Sakkubai D) Chokhamela

The Saints Jnaneshwar, Eknath, Tukaram, and Sakkubai belonged to the state, of ………A) Andhra Pradesh B) Maharashtra C) Tamilnadu D) Karnataka

This Vaishnava Sadhu belonged to the Eastern India A) Kancherla Gopanna B) Bammera Potana C) Chaitanya MahaprabhuD) Tikkana

This person wrote ‘the Dasarathi Shatakamu’ with 108 poems and dedicated to Sri Rama. A) PotanaB) Gopanna C) Tikkana D) Nannaya

Pratipad means the ‘way’ that leads to the end of ________. (a) suffering (b) life (c) preach

Mirabai was a ……. princess. A) Mughal B) Rajput C) Maratha D) Ahmednagar

A large number of Sufis from Central Asia settled in from the 11 century onwards. A) Pakistan B) Afghanisthan C) Hindustan D) Turkmenisthan

This person belonged to the 17th century, and popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu A) Kancherla Gopanna B) Bommera Pothana C) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu D) Tikkana

Ramanuja, born in South India in the eleventh century, was deeply influenced by the A) Nayanars B) Alvars C) Saivas D) Veerasaivas

Name the languages other than English in which the records and documents are found in Tamil Nadu Archives.

What was the impact of the invention of printing press in India?

…….. was a Rajput princess married into the royal family of Mewar in the sixteenth century. A) MirabaiB) Tarabai C) Ahalyabai D) Ramabai

Name the powers which recorded their official transactions in India on State papers.

Write a short note on the Swedish East India Company

How did the British establish their trading centres in India?

The first fort constructed by the British in India was ………(a) Fort St. William (b) Fort St.George (c) Agra fort (d) Fort St. David

Who permitted the French to establish a township near Calcutta?

The famous “Monalisa” picture was painted by A) Leonardo – da Vinci B) Thomas More C) Erasmus D) Jacob

Why was the British Successful when compared to the other powers?

Match the following: 1) Ancient Perioda) 400 AD to 1300 AD 2) Medical Periodb) 1300 AD to present 3) Modern Periodc) Upto 400 ADA) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c B) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – a C) 1 – c, 2- b, 3 – a D) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b

World famous ‘Mona Lisa’ was painted by:A) Michelangelo B) Leonardo da vinci C) Albercht Durer D) Pikaso

The organization that had dominated the religious and cultural life of people in medieval times was A) Feudalism B) Science C) State D) Church

What happened during medieval period?

The thoughts of ‘medieval’ man were controlled byA) Literature B) Arts C) Democracy D) Religion

a. The famous picture ‘Monalisa’ was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci b. Constantinople was occupied by the Turkish in the year 1453. A) a &amp; b are true B) a &amp; b are false C) a true, b false D) a false, b true

Leonardo da Vinci means A) Disciple of experiment B) Disciple of God C) Disciple of experience D) None of these

In 1453 Constantinople was captured by ………(a) The French (b) The Turks (c) The Dutch (d) The British

Earlier the Bible was only in language. Which ordinary people did not understand? A) Greek B) Latin C) Parsee D) English

During medieval and early modern times, women the world over were dominated by men. Is it different now in our present society? Explain.

The trade routes between the West and East were closed with which city fell into the hands of the Turks in 1453? A) Ankara B) Constantinople C) Alexandria D) Rome

In 1453, Constantinople was over-thrown, and this Empire took the place of the Eastern Roman Empire. A) French Empire B) Manchuria Empire C) The Egyptian Empire D) Turkish or Ottoman Empire

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for European exploration of trade routes? A) Find alternate fuel sources B) Desire to control Constantinople C) To industrialize the countries of the East D) To find alternate trade routes

Write an account of how the world appeared different to seventeenth century Europeans.

In 1453, Constantinople was captured by Ottoman A) Turks B) RomansC) Britishers D) Dutch

Leonardo Da Vinci signed his name as A) Disciple of experiments B) Man of experiments C) Master of experiments D) Worker of experiments

There was no printing press in India during the same period. Let us suppose Krishna Devaraya wrote a book. How do you think it would have reached scholars in different parts of India?

Compare the modern Italian towns with that of the medieval towns. Do you notice any changes in their present names?

In the view of Burckhardt, which of these would be associated with modern view and which would be medieval view?i) Faith in the ability of human beings to know and decide for themselves ii) Faith in the Religious books and priests iii) Faith in divine revelation iv) Faith in human reason

The navigators of these countries played an important part in the geographical explorations. A) India – Pakistan B) China – JapanC) America – Russia D) Portugal – Spain

The changes that took place in the period of Renaissance :1. Books were available to the common man also.2. Weakening of the control of religion over human life.3. People were attracted to material wealth, power and glory. A) 1, 3 only B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 1, 2 only D) 2, 3 only

The sketch by Durer (Praying hands) gives us a sense of A) Realism B) Universalization C) Italian culture in the sixteenth century D) Culture of Greeks

The conquering of which city in C.E. 1453 forced the Europeans to find new sea trade routes to India? A) Alexandria B) Constantinople C) Rome D) London

The name of the book-The civilization of the Renaissance in Italy was written by A) Rousseau B) Jacob Burckhardt C) Mazzini D) Milton

Do you think it is important for artists to paint things as they are, that is realistically? Give reasons.

In 1860 this item was emphasized by Jacob Burckhardt in the book ‘The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy’. A) Realism B) Humanitarianism C) Rebirth D) Renaissance

Describe the different scientific elements in the work of sixteenth century Italian artists.

What efforts did the artists make to achieve realism in their painting and sculpture?

a. The famous picture ‘Monalisa’ was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci b. Constantinople was occupied by the Turkish in the year 1453. A) a & b are true B) a & b are false C) a true, b false D) a false, b true