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| 3901. |
What was the position of slaves in Roman society in the third century? |
| Answer» Solution :SLAVES were INCLUDED in the family in ROMAN SOCIETY. | |
| 3902. |
What do you know about Naito Konan? |
| Answer» Solution : He was a JAPANESE SCHOLAR. He established DEPARTMENT of Oriental STUDIES in KYOTO University in 1907. | |
| 3903. |
What enabled the Europeans to dictate their terms to the natives of North America? |
| Answer» Solution :The natives of North America were QUITE IGNORANT about ALCOHOL. But the Europeans gave them alcohol and made them addicted to it. It BECAME their weakness. This way the Europeans became capable of DICTATING their terms to the natives of North America. | |
| 3904. |
Discuss the views of Washington Irving regarding the natives. |
| Answer» Solution :Washington Irving was a famous American writer who personally got a chance to meet North American NATIVES. According to him, they LIVED with the WHITE people and spoke less. Because they were unaware about their language. When they gathered together, they did not miss even a single chance to entertain themselves by mocking at the Europeans. The Europeans, on the other hand, believed that the natives respected them because they impressed the Indians with their magnificence and glory. But it was a fact that the Europeans did not treat the natives with RESPECT. | |
| 3905. |
How was the ruling system of the Roman empire in spite of many regions and languages spoken? |
| Answer» Solution :The Roman empire had numerous TERRITORIES and a variety of cultures that were chiefly bound together by a common system of GOVERNMENT. Many languages were spoken in the empire. All those who lived in the empire were subjects of a single ruler, the EMPEROR, regardless of where they lived and what LANGUAGE they spoke. | |
| 3906. |
This self-portrait is by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) who had an amazing range of interests from botany and anatomy to mathematics and art. He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. One of his dreams was to be able to fly. He spent years observing birds in flight, and designed a flying machine. He signed his name 'Leonardo da vinci, disciple of experiment'.Mention the names of two paintings made by Leonardo da Vinci. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :(a) MONA LISA (B) The last supper. | |
| 3907. |
This self-portrait is by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) who had an amazing range of interests from botany and anatomy to mathematics and art. He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. One of his dreams was to be able to fly. He spent years observing birds in flight, and designed a flying machine. He signed his name 'Leonardo da vinci, disciple of experiment'.What was the area of interest of Leonardo da Vinci? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :LEONARDO da vinci TOOK a seen interest in BOTANY anatomy, mathematics ART. | |
| 3908. |
Write any two differences between Australopithecus and Homo. |
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Answer» Solution :Australopithecus and HOMO are DIFFERENT from each other on account of the FOLLOWING REASONS: Australopithecus has a smaller BRAIN as compared to Homo. (ii) Australopithecus has heavier jaws and larger teeth as compare to homo who have smaller jaws and teeth. |
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| 3909. |
What do you know about Shoguns? |
| Answer» Solution :Shoguns were RULERS in the NAME of the emperors. They ENJOYED the right of the KINGS and had the power to control over cities. | |
| 3910. |
Do you think that Mao Zedong and the Communist Party of China were successful in liberating China and laying the basis for its current success? |
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Answer» Solution : It is true that Mao Zedong and the Communist Party of China were successful in liberating China and laying basis for its current success. In 1925, after the death of Sun Yat-sen, the Guomindang was headed by Chiang-Kaishek. Previously, the Communist Party of China was founded in 1921. He tried his best to strengthen the rule of the Guomindang. But no initiatives were taken to achieve the three revolutionary principles of Sun Yat-sen, i.e. nationalism, democracy and socialism. He also made an attempt to raise a new class of landlords. They always exploited the peasantry. Mao Zedong, a Communist LEADER formed the Red Army. It was formed to strengthen the Peasant Movement. He became its chairperson in 1930. He also started a guerilla war against Chiang-Kai-shek.s army. He defeated Chiang.s army four times. But for the fifth TIME, he left the idea of war and started the Long March. Mao Zedong formed a Communist front against Japan in 1935. It was his opinion that his struggle against Japan would make his MASS movement more effective. He suggested that a United Front be formed in COLLABORATION with Red Army. But Chiang completely denied his proposal and he was imprisoned by his own soldiers. The increasing power of Mao Zedong worried Chiang-Kai-shek. He was not interested in working with him. Even then he came with Mao in the war against Japan. After the end of war, Mao put the proposal of coalition GOVT before Chiang but he declined. Mao continued his struggle and was elected the chairman of the Chinese govt. Chiang Kai-shek was worried about increasing power of Mao Zedong. After many persuasions he became ready to stand by Mao against Japan. In 1949, Chiang fled to Farmosa to seek asylum. Mao was elected the Chairman of the Chinese government. He held his office till his death. |
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| 3911. |
Where were the fossils of earlier Homo erectus found? |
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Answer» Solution :They were found at FOLLOWING SITES: (i) Kenya (ii) Modjokerto (iii) Sangiran (iv) JAVA |
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| 3912. |
"Why did Europe's economic progress slow down by the early 14th century"? Give reasons? |
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Answer» Solution :Europe.s economic progress slowed down due to the following reasons: (a) The warm summers of the last 300 YEARS had given way to BITTERLY cold summers in Northern Europe by the end of 13th century. It became quite difficult to grow crops on higher ground. Storms and flood destroyed the entire crops, which RESULTED into less income in taxes for government. (b) Before thirteenth century, the climatic conditions had led to the large scale reclamation of the LAND of forests and pastures for agriculture. Intensive ploughing had exhausted the fertility of soil. The shortage of pastures reduced the number of cattle. Europe was hit by severe famines between 1315 and 1317. By 1320s, there occurred massive cattle deaths. (c) Trade was hit by a severe shortage of metal money because of the shortfall in silver mines in Austria and Serbia. It forced the governments to reduce the silver content of the currency, and to mix it with cheaper metals. (d) With the expansion of trade in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, ships carrying goods from distant countries had started arriving in European ports. Alongwith the ships came rats with deadly bubonic plague infection (the BLACK Death). Western Europe was isolated in earlier centuries, but was hit by the epidemic between 1347 and 1350. (e) As a result, the trade centres and cities were hit. In enclosed communities like monasteries and covents, when one individual contracted the plague, a lot of people got affected to it. The plague took its worst toll among infants, the young and elderly. |
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| 3913. |
This self-portrait is by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) who had an amazing range of interests from botany and anatomy to mathematics and art. He painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. One of his dreams was to be able to fly. He spent years observing birds in flight, and designed a flying machine. He signed his name 'Leonardo da vinci, disciple of experiment'.Who was Leonardo da Vinci? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :LEONARDO da vinci was the famous painter of ITALY. | |
| 3914. |
Write any two evidences that Hominoids have African origin. |
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Answer» Solution :EVIDENCES which suggest that Hominoids have African origin are : (i) A GROUP of African apes is CLOSELY related to Hominoids. (ii) Early Hominoids have been FOUND in East Africa dated back to 5.6 MYA. |
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| 3915. |
From where do we fget the earliest evidence for making and use of stone tools? Who were earliest tool makers? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :We GET the EARLIEST evidence fro making and USE of stone TOOLS from two sites: (i) Ethiopia (ii) Kenya. |
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| 3916. |
Compare the effects of the coming of the railways in different countries of the world. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Effectsof the coming of the railways in differents countries of the world: • The expansion of railways HELPED the imperialist countries a lot. • Railways became a means of transportation which was available in different PARTS of the world throughout the YEAR. • They also helped a lot in boosting the process of industrialisation. • They also helped in the transportation of HEAVY goods at cheaper rate. • They joined the parts of different countries and helped in picking up the material easily. • They provided a lot of employment apportunities and also accelerated trade and commerce. Thus, it can be said that the coming of railways connected different countries of the world. |
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| 3917. |
Why did the natives experience Europeans were giving more things in exchanges while less at other times? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Natives were SIMPLE and complacent people. They had nothing to do with the MARKET ACTIVITIES, upheavals and EFFECTS of demand and supply in the market for the things. | |
| 3918. |
What do you understand by realism? |
| Answer» Solution :Anatomy, PHYSICS, geometry and a sense of BEAUTIFICATION gave a new form to Italian ART. LATER on, it came to be known as REALISM. | |
| 3919. |
Describe in short the contribution of Arabs in the field of culture. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) In the field of literature, Arabian Nights, Rubiayat and Firdausi.s Shahnama are WORLD famous. (II) The architectural features of Arabs like the dome, the minaret.s HORSE SHOES, arches, TWISTED columns are magnificent examples of Arabian architecture. |
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| 3920. |
Why did Industrial Revolution first occur in England? Give reasons. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Due to the FOLLOWING reasons, Industrial Revolution first occurred in England: (i) England was the first country to experience industrialisation. Because it had been a politically stable country. (ii) There was abundance of natural resources like iron and coal in England. Iron and coal are necessary resources for the functioning of any industry. No industry can function without it. (iii) England was an economically sound country. The Britishers had been doing business in foreign countries. They had amassedhuge wealth which was necessary for the functioning of industries. (iv) England had trade relations with many countries of the WORLD. They had better transportation facility available. Through this, they could sell their products in the markets of other countries too. (v) There was availability of labour forces at CHEAP rates in England. |
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| 3921. |
Write any two ways to depict how China was influenced by Japan. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) To train its citizens in MODERN subjects and ideas. Students now went to England,JAPAN and France to acquire modern EDUCATION. (II) Many Chinese became republicans under the Japanese influence. |
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| 3922. |
What is the history of Byzantium? |
| Answer» Solution :Byzantium was the creation of a second capital at CONSTANTINOPLE. It is at the SITE of modern Istanbul in Turkey which is surrounded on THREE sides by the SEA. | |
| 3923. |
To which family does Hominids belong to? |
| Answer» Solution :HOMINIDS belong to Hominidae FAMILY. This family BELONGS to all FORMS of human BEINGS existing on the earth. | |
| 3924. |
How was the Mexican city so splendid? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :MEXICAN CITY was built on water by virtue of SPECIFIC achitecture. So it was SPLENDID. | |
| 3925. |
Discuss the progress made by early man in the field of art. |
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Answer» Solution :The early man was nuch interested in the field of art. He found that art is unique METHOD to express his feelings. So, he tried his hands both in painting and sculptures. (i) PAINTINGS: IN the very beginning, the early man tried to express every thing which impressed him in his daily life. He was much impressed by seeing (observing) natural beauty, i.e. flora and fauna, the sun , the moon, stars, rivers, etc. and also fond of hunting. Hunting was part of his daily routine. So he painted many pictures depicting the hunting theme. The paintings depicting hunting theme have been envisaged on the wall of the caves and ceiling on the walls. For EXAMPLE, the caves of Altamira, Lascaux, and Chauvet are specially well known. Altamira caves were DISCOVERED by Marcelino sanz de Sautuola and his daughter in 1879. Lascaux and Chauvet caves come into limelight in 1894. These caves have plenty of beautifull pictures. Most of these paintings are of horses, bisons, mammoths, bears, leopards, owls, etc. Black, red, yellow and white colours have been widely used for engraving these paintings. A number of questions have been put forward regarding the above-mentioned paintings. Scholars have different opinions in this regard. Some scholars are of the view that they painted these pictures to beautify the walls and ceilings on the caves while others put forward their argument as they did so to pass their knowledge from one generation to another. (ii) Sculpture: Small-sized statues were build by early man, representing humans and animals. Most of the human statues were of women and recovered from several places in Europe. These female statues are called Venus goddess. |
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| 3926. |
Discuss any two factors that were responsible for the rise of nation-state during 16th century. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The TWO factors responsible for the rise of nation-state during 16TH century were: (i) DECLINE of feudal system (ii) GROWTH of middle class. |
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| 3927. |
Who wrote 'Shahnama'? Describe its two features. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Shahnama. was written by Mahmud of Ghazni.s COURT poet, Firdausi. Features : (i) It is a collection of traditional LEGENDS and traditions. (ii) There are 60,000 COUPLETS in it. |
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| 3928. |
What were the main urban centres of the Mediterranean in the Roman empire to collect revenue for government? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :The great urban CENTRES that linked the shores of the Mediterranean (Carthage, Alexandria, ANTIOCH, the biggest among them) were the true FOUNDATION of the imperiai system in the Roman empire. It was through the cities that government was able to tax the provincial COUNTRYSIDE which generated much of the wealth of the empire. | |
| 3929. |
Why did the people of Poland shift towards America during 15th century? Give two reasons. |
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Answer» Solution :The PEOPLE of Poland shifted towards America because of the following: (i) LARGE tracks of land were AVAILABLE. at cheaper rates. (ii) The pasture land available here iNTELS of GOOD quality. |
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| 3930. |
Why were Italian towns the first to experience the ideas of humanism? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The towns of Italy were the first to experience the ideas of humanism because of the following reasons: • Education spread in Italy by the 13TH and 14th centuries. • Humanism as a subject was first taught in ITALIAN schools, COLLEGES and universities.Italian people were made aware of humanist VIEWS and ideas. • Universities were first of all developed here to spread education. • A number of classical books were composed by Roman and Greek scholars. |
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| 3931. |
Why did knights become a distinct group and when did they decline? |
| Answer» Solution :There were frequent localised wars in Europe during 9th century. Soldiers were notenough. Good cavalry was the need of hour. It led to the growing importance of a NEW section of people, i.e. the knights. They were LINKED to the lords. The lord gave the knight a piece of LAND that was called fief. Land of the fief was cultivated by peasants. In lieu of that, the knight PAID his lord a regular fee and also promised to fight for him in war. In this way, they became a distinct group. The fall of feudalism was one of the main reasons of the DECLINE of knights during 15th century. | |
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Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow : The Ideal Student Abd-al-Latif, a twelfth-century legal and medical scholar of Baghdad, talkes to his ideal student : I commend you not to learn your sciences from books unaided, even though you may trust your ability to understand. Resort to teachers for each science you seek to aquire , and should your teacher be limited in his knowledge take all that he can offer, until you find another more accomplished than he. You must venerate and respect him. When you read a book, make every effort to learn it by heart and master its meaning.Imagine the book to have disappeared and that you can dispense with it, unaffected by its loss. One should read histories, study biographies and the experiences of nations. By doing this, it will be as though, in his short life space, he lived contemporaneously with peoples of the past, was on intimate terms with them, and knew the good and bad among them. You should model your conduct on that of the early Muslims. Therefore, read the biography of the Prophet and follow in his footsteps. You should frequently distrust your nature, rather than have a good opinion of it, submitting your thoughts to men of learning and their works, proceeding with caution and avoiding haste. He who has not finished your study and reflection, occupy your tongue with the mention of God's name, and sing His praises. Do not complain if the world turns its back on you. Know that learning leaves a trail and a scent proclaiming its possessor, a ray of light and brightness shining on him, pointing him out.' -Ahmad ibn al Qasim ibn Abi Usaybia, Uyun al Anba. Discuss the importance of teacher in the life of an ideal student. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :A teacher is LIKE a torch-bearer. He plays a SIGNIFICANT role in the life of an IDEAL student. | |
| 3933. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow : The Ideal Student Abd-al-Latif, a twelfth-century legal and medical scholar of Baghdad, talkes to his ideal student : I commend you not to learn your sciences from books unaided, even though you may trust your ability to understand. Resort to teachers for each science you seek to aquire , and should your teacher be limited in his knowledge take all that he can offer, until you find another more accomplished than he. You must venerate and respect him. When you read a book, make every effort to learn it by heart and master its meaning.Imagine the book to have disappeared and that you can dispense with it, unaffected by its loss. One should read histories, study biographies and the experiences of nations. By doing this, it will be as though, in his short life space, he lived contemporaneously with peoples of the past, was on intimate terms with them, and knew the good and bad among them. You should model your conduct on that of the early Muslims. Therefore, read the biography of the Prophet and follow in his footsteps. You should frequently distrust your nature, rather than have a good opinion of it, submitting your thoughts to men of learning and their works, proceeding with caution and avoiding haste. He who has not finished your study and reflection, occupy your tongue with the mention of God's name, and sing His praises. Do not complain if the world turns its back on you. Know that learning leaves a trail and a scent proclaiming its possessor, a ray of light and brightness shining on him, pointing him out.' -Ahmad ibn al Qasim ibn Abi Usaybia, Uyun al Anba. Why should books be learnt by heart? |
| Answer» Solution :Books should be LEARNT by heart. If the books are LOST, ONE should remain UNAFFECTED by this loss. | |
| 3934. |
Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow : The Ideal Student Abd-al-Latif, a twelfth-century legal and medical scholar of Baghdad, talkes to his ideal student : I commend you not to learn your sciences from books unaided, even though you may trust your ability to understand. Resort to teachers for each science you seek to aquire , and should your teacher be limited in his knowledge take all that he can offer, until you find another more accomplished than he. You must venerate and respect him. When you read a book, make every effort to learn it by heart and master its meaning.Imagine the book to have disappeared and that you can dispense with it, unaffected by its loss. One should read histories, study biographies and the experiences of nations. By doing this, it will be as though, in his short life space, he lived contemporaneously with peoples of the past, was on intimate terms with them, and knew the good and bad among them. You should model your conduct on that of the early Muslims. Therefore, read the biography of the Prophet and follow in his footsteps. You should frequently distrust your nature, rather than have a good opinion of it, submitting your thoughts to men of learning and their works, proceeding with caution and avoiding haste. He who has not finished your study and reflection, occupy your tongue with the mention of God's name, and sing His praises. Do not complain if the world turns its back on you. Know that learning leaves a trail and a scent proclaiming its possessor, a ray of light and brightness shining on him, pointing him out.' -Ahmad ibn al Qasim ibn Abi Usaybia, Uyun al Anba. What do you know about Abd-al-Latif? |
| Answer» Solution :Abd-al-Latif was a LEGAL and MEDICAL SCHOLAR of 12TH century. | |
| 3935. |
When was Canberra made the capital of Australia? What was it called before becoming the Australian capital? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :CANBERRA was MADE the capital of Australia in 1911. The name is taken from a native word Kamberra which means meeting PLACE. | |
| 3936. |
Who were the first to use tools? How these tools used by early man were categorised? |
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Answer» Solution :Australopithecus were the first to use tools. About 35,000 years ago, we came across the evidence of a remarkable improvement in the method of hunting animals. It became CLEAR from the event that a special type of spear was USED to HUNT animals. The tools used by early man can be categorised into three types. They are discussed under following heads: (i) Hand-axes:They were used for POUNCING. In the beginning, they were used without a handle, but later on wooden handle was attached to it. It was made possible to use them with much FORCE.  (ii) Chopper: They were used as knives and scrapers for finer works. For thousands of years of man.s early history the only remains that we find are crude stone tools. These tools are often found lying along the terraces of rivers, or in the huts or caves where early man used to live and roam in search of wild animals. These tools made by him served many purposes such as skimming of dead animals, cutting their flesh, etc. About 35,000 years ago new kinds of tools such as spear throwers, bow and arrow came into being. |
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| 3937. |
Discuss theachievements of Deng Xiapoing. |
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Answer» Solution :After the death of Mao in Chain ,the struggle for POWER brokeoutin whichDeng Xiaopingemerged victorisu . Duringthecultureal revoltuion , he was dismissed from the office of theSecreatry General of the party for having too liberal views. Hisachievements anybe summed up in the followingways: 1. All the changes made duringthe cultural revolution were reversed. 2. Thedemocratically elected parites tookthe place of revolutionarycommittees. 3 . Confiscated property was restored to thedesecendants of theactual owners. 4. Thepeopl were granted religious freedom and intellectuals were free to express their views. In theeconomic sector , Dengand his followerHu Yaobang took various step to encourageinvestment by the western entrepreneus for the modernisationof INDUSTRIES,agriculture, sciene and technology in China. 6. In 1980,China ALSO beacme the memberof the World BankandtheInternational Moenetary Fund (IMF). 7. Many agricultural refroms were given morepowers in the matters ofadministration and planning . 8.The stateownedcollectiveformswere givenmore powerin thematters ofadministration and planning . 9. The practiceof giving bonusand dividendwasencouraged . 10. Taxes were reduced to ENCOURAGE production . As a result of these reform, thewas a gradualincrease in food productionand the per capita income. |
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| 3938. |
On the map and locate the following intalian states.Rome, Venice, Pardus, Genao, Mantua and Florence. |
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| 3939. |
How did early man obtained his food? |
| Answer» Solution :EARLY MAN obtained his food by GATHERING, HUNTING and fishing. | |
| 3940. |
When did Umayyad dynasty come into power? Name its last ruler. |
| Answer» Solution :The Umayyad DYNASTY COME into power in 661 CE. Its LAST ruler was Marwan-II. | |
| 3941. |
How did American civilisation decline? |
| Answer» Solution :In 1532, SPANISH ARMY, under Francisco Pizarro, destroyed the Inca civilisation. In 16th CENTURY, american civilisation declined due to FOREIGN INVASION. | |
| 3942. |
The regime was established by Augustus in 27 BCE. He was the first emperor in 27 BCE. |
| Answer» Solution :Most of the Roman HISTORY was written in Greek and LATIN languages by PEOPLE from a SENATORIAL background. | |
| 3943. |
Enumerate the two merits and demerits of medieval monasteries in Europe. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :MERITS of the medieval monasteries: (i) Medieval monasteries were the only CENTRES of learning during the medieval period. (ii) The monks who resided in the monasteries initially led to a very PIOUS life and also served the people. Demerits of the medieval monasteries: (i) Soon the monasteries began to acquire land and amass wealth. Within no time, they became a seat of exploitation rather than of service. (ii) The monks led a pious life in the beginning but with passage of time, they led a scandalous life. |
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| 3944. |
By which name Hijri year is also known as ? How many days are there in it? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Hijri year is ALSO known as Lunar year. In a Hijri (Lunar) year there are 354 days. | |
| 3945. |
Where do we get the earliest evidence of planned hunting? What did it depict? |
| Answer» Solution :We get the earliest EVIDENCE of planned hunting from European site Dolni Vestonice, Czech REPUBLIC. This site is nearly a RIVER and it is believed that it was deliberately used by PEOPLE. During the autumn and spring seasons reindeer and horse crossed the river and killed or hunted by early human on a large scale. The selection of such site depicted that the people were well aware about the movement of birds and animals and able to kill (hunt) them in large numbers. | |
| 3946. |
What do you know about Confucianism? |
| Answer» SOLUTION : Confucianism was mainly concerned with the teachings of Confucius and his disciples. It LAID emphasis on good conduct, WISDOM and social relationships. It also influenced the CHINESE attitude towards life. | |
| 3947. |
What do you understand by Capitulaciones? |
| Answer» Solution :Capitulaciones were some type of agreement made by the spanish RULERS. Under it, the rulers of spain USED to award the rights, titles and reward, etc. to govern the newly ACQUIRED lands to the LEADERS of successful expeditions. | |
| 3948. |
Name the crops grown by Europeans on their land in America. Why did they raise them? |
| Answer» Solution :The CROPS grown by Europeans were rice and cotton in their LAND in America. They raised them because these crops COULD be SOLD for PROFIT. | |
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The late Roman bureaucracy, both the higher and middle echelons, was a comparatively affluent group because it drew the bulk of its salary in gold and invested much of this in buying up assets like land. There was of course also a great deal of corruption, especially in the judicial system and in the administration of military supplies. The extortion of the higher bureaucracy and the greed of the provincial governors were proverbial. But government intervened repeatedly to curb these forms of corruption – we only know about them in the first place because of the laws that tried to put an end to them, and because historians and other members of the intelligentsia denounced such practices. This element of 'criticism' is a remarkable feature of the classical world. The Roman state was an authoritarian regime, in other words, dissent was rarely tolerated and government usually responded to protest with violence (especially in the cities of the East where people were often fearless in making fun of emperors). Yet a strong tradition of Roman law had emerged by the fourth century, and this acted as a trake on even the most fearsome emperors. Emperors were not free to do whatever they liked, and the law was actively used to protect civil rights. That is why in the later fourth century it was possible for powerful bishops like Ambrose to confront equally powerful emperors when they were excessively harsh or repressive in their handling of the civilian population. What was the role of the Roman government in handling corruption that was widespread among the higher bureaucracy and provincial governors? |
| Answer» Solution :The government intervened repeatedly to control corruption. The Roman state was an AUTHORITARIAN regime, DISSENT was RARELY tolerated and government USUALLY responded to PROTEST with violence. | |
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The late Roman bureaucracy, both the higher and middle echelons, was a comparatively affluent group because it drew the bulk of its salary in gold and invested much of this in buying up assets like land. There was of course also a great deal of corruption, especially in the judicial system and in the administration of military supplies. The extortion of the higher bureaucracy and the greed of the provincial governors were proverbial. But government intervened repeatedly to curb these forms of corruption – we only know about them in the first place because of the laws that tried to put an end to them, and because historians and other members of the intelligentsia denounced such practices. This element of 'criticism' is a remarkable feature of the classical world. The Roman state was an authoritarian regime, in other words, dissent was rarely tolerated and government usually responded to protest with violence (especially in the cities of the East where people were often fearless in making fun of emperors). Yet a strong tradition of Roman law had emerged by the fourth century, and this acted as a trake on even the most fearsome emperors. Emperors were not free to do whatever they liked, and the law was actively used to protect civil rights. That is why in the later fourth century it was possible for powerful bishops like Ambrose to confront equally powerful emperors when they were excessively harsh or repressive in their handling of the civilian population. What do you know about law system of the Roman Empire? |
| Answer» Solution :Roman law had emerged by the fourth century, and this acted as a brake on even the most FEARSOME EMPERORS. They were not FREE to do, whatever they liked, and the law was ACTIVELY used to protect CIVIL rights. That is why in the later fourth century it was possible for powerful bishops like Ambrose to confront equally powerful emperors when they were excessively harsh or repressive in their handling of the civilian population. | |