10 Questions
The Gateway of India, India Gate, Parliament House and ______ are examples of colonial buildings and monuments.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Biographies and ______ give an account of the life and ideology of the famous personalities.
autobiographies
News articles, ______ and magazines belonging to this period are also kept in libraries and archives.
letters
Films and ______ portray lives of famous people and events.
photographs
These movies are available over the internet and are known as ______ archives.
digital
During this period, a new social system began to emerge in ______ which affected every aspect of life.
Europe
The advantages of sources for the modern period are that they are found in ______ and are also well-preserved.
abundance
PRIMARY SOURCES include ______ sources, original documents, photographs, etc.
archaeological
The period from 14th to 17th century laid the foundations of the ______ world.
modern
The changes undermined the ______ system of society which began to disintegrate.
feudal
Study Notes
Period of Transition (14th-17th century)
- Marked the beginning of the modern age, undermining the feudal system and emerging a new social system in Europe
- Characterized by interrelated developments that laid the foundations of the modern world
Sources to Study the Modern Period
- Primary sources:
- Archaeological sources (inscriptions, colonial buildings, monuments, coins, paintings, weapons)
- Original documents, photographs, newspaper articles, magazines, pamphlets, videotapes, and music
- Letters and printed books (news articles, biographies, autobiographies)
- Films, photographs, and videotapes (digital archives)
Industrial Revolution
- Introduced major inventions that had significant impacts on society and the economy
Transition from Medieval to Modern Age
- Key developments: Renaissance, Reformation, Voyages, and discoveries
- Marked a shift from the medieval period to the modern age
Test your knowledge on the significant events and developments that took place from the 14th to 17th century, including the Renaissance, Reformation, Industrial Revolution, and more. This quiz covers the key concepts and sources that shaped the modern world.
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