Indian vs. European Civilization
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According to the author, what is modern civilization?

The worship of materials. It is the worship of brute in us and it is nothing if it does not talk of material triumph at its every step. Thus it is completely based on materialistic achievements.

What is the distinguished characteristic of modern civilization?

An indefinite multiplicity of human wants. It does not believe in God and instead it promotes immorality. It talks of only materialistic achievements.

What is Civilization in the real sense of the term?

Civilization, in the real sense of the term, consists not in the multiplication, but in the deliberate and voluntary restriction of wants. This alone increase and promotes contentment for service.

What did Dr. Radha Krishnan bring to the presidency?

<p>Dr. Radha Krishnan brought to the presidency mental equipment, a degree of erudition and wealth of experience rarely to be found anywhere. He advocated the oneness of all true spiritual values, irrespective of caste, colour and creed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the business of education?

<p>The business of education is to shape the future of the young ones of our country and make them able to develop themselves as well as their countrymen. Education is the prime instrument of national development. Without education we cannot achieve the vision of our nation as it helps in the growth of national culture and national culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Dr. Zakir Hussain born?

<p>Dr. Zakir Hussain was born in 1897 In Hyderabad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Zakir Hussain overwhelmed?

<p>Dr. Zakir Hussain overwhelmed by the trust his people have placed in him by electing him for the highest office of the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the great lesson that India has to teach the west?

<p>The great lesson that India has to teach to the west is humanity. The west can also learn a lot from our culture, tradition and the influence of religions in the lives of Indians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dr. Zakir Hussain call India “the young state of an ancient people”?

<p>Dr. Zakir Hussain calls India “the young state of ancient people” because it has a glorious past and its people are still following that past. Our past is not dead. Our ancient values are not dead, they are alive. We can make our life happier by following our ancient culture and the way our ancestors lived happily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Nanukaka impress Sohanlal Ratiram?

<p>Nanukaka started describing about his VIP status in a very loud voice so that Sohanlal could hear. He firstly talked about foreign tours and his contacts with politicians and ministers. Then he came to talk about Hazrat Barkat Ali, the ambassador in such a way as if they were best friends and this impressed Sohanlal the most.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Nanukaka impress the minister?

<p>Firstly he came in an outlandish car with a liveried chauffer. Secondly he dressed himself like a hereditary pundit form princely state and while getting into the car he shouted loudly to take him to a king's place to show he had contacts with many kings. Lastly he wrote his name in the visitors' book as the Hereditary Astrologer to the Maharaja of Ninnore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what occasion did Dr. Zakir Hussain deliver the speech?

<p>Dr. Zakir Hussain delivered the speech on the occasion of taking the oath as the third president of India. He pledged himself to work for the country's strength and progress and for the welfare of its people without distinction of caste, colour and creed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do you think Martin Luther King Jr. is a great orator? Explain.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What, according to you, are qualities of a great orator?

<p>A great orator is one who holds up the excitement of listeners and influences their minds as well. A great orator must have the good quantity of quality words to impress the audience. In this speech, we can see that Martin Luther has brilliantly expressed his thought to fight for freedom and rights and justice of the Negroes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Martin Luther King Jr. say about the life of Negroes?

<p>Martin Luther mentions the tragic condition of the Negro. Some of them have come there out of great trials and tribulations. Some of them have come fresh from narrow cells. Some of them have come from the areas where their quest for freedom left them battered by the storms of the persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. They have been the veterans of creative suffering. In the valley of despair they become frustrated because they are not given justice and fundamental rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Has civilization taught us to be more friendly towards one another?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two broad categories of ideas that have helped mankind?

<p>The two broad categories of ideas that have helped mankind, are those that contribute to knowledge and technique, and those that are concerned with moral and politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did language play a role in human development?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are human beings different from animals? Explain.

<p>Human beings ‘intellectual and moral qualities separate them from animals. It is obvious that we know more than animals do, and it is common to consider this one of our advantages. Animals cannot think like human beings, because the human beings have extra-ordinary thinking power. It has highly sensitive power. The human beings are one of the most developed and advanced creatures of this world. So human beings are different from animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Seibei wander about the town?

<p>Seibei always wandered about the town in search of gourds and thus he soon came to know every place that sold gourds and recognize almost every gourd in the market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Seibei's father react to the teacher's complaint?

<p>A soon as Seibei's father heard the teacher's complaint, he became very angry. In anger,he grabbed his son by the collar and gave him a sound beating. He chided his son that he would never get anywhere in the world, the way he is carrying on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Seibei? What was his hobby?

<p>Seibei was a twelve years old talented Japanese boy at primary school. His hobby was to wander about the town looking for the gourds. Then the evening he would sit across legged in the corner of the living-room working on his newly acquired fruit when he had finished treating it, he poured in a little sake, inserted a cock stopper which he had fashioned himself, wrapped it in a towel, put this in a tin, especially kept for the purpose and finally placed the whole thing in the charcoal fool warmer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the ways of managing childbirth in traditional societies useful?/ A pregnant woman in a traditional societies does not fell that she is alone. why?

<p>In traditional societies, a pregnant woman is supported by her family, especially her husband. Other members of her community also helps her. Normally, a woman goes to her mother's house for the last few months of her pregnancy and about the first three months of the baby's life where she is given proper care and love. so these things in traditional societies are useful in managing childbirth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Sylheti woman go to stay during the last stage of pregnancy?

<p>A Silhety woman goes to her mother's house for the last few months of her pregnancy and about the first three months of the baby's life where she is given proper care and love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reward of pregnancy for a young Sylheti woman?

<p>The reward of pregnancy for a young Sylheti woman is visiting her parents' house where she is given proper care and love.The whole matter of pregnancy is one of celebration. When the baby is born it is an occasion of joy for the whole family. The naming ceremony is lovely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are children of the joint family in Bangladesh looked after?

<p>In Bangladesh children under the age of five or six are looked after by the whole family. All the children of the joint family are looked after together. They are taken to the pond for a bath perhaps by the daughter-in-laws, and she baths them all. Then they all come in, sit down and eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be fatal for the nation? Why? Explain.

<p>It would be fatal for the nation overlook the urgency of the moment and to underestimate the determination of the Negro. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening of the nation return to business as usual. There will be neither rest not tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. So it would be fatal for the nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the second important person Nanukaka had planned to meet ?

<p>The second important person Nanukaka had planned to meet was the welfare minister who wanted to marry his daughter to a prince of the state, called ,Ninnore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you mean by the term "free press"?

<p>&quot;Free Press&quot; means where opinions are expressed on any particular issue independently. They are not manufactured or influenced by vested interests of advertisers or governments or their proprietors. There should be no restriction on the contents of the press.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the two sources of revenue newspapers usually survive on.

<p>The first source of revenue for any newspaper is its advertisers and another one is the wealth of the man or the company that owns it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the seven charges the author makes against the press?

<p>The seven charges that the author makes against the press are- (1) Undue or false emphasis (2)Garbling (3)Inaccuracy (4)Reversal of the fact (5) Miracle-mongering (6)Random invention (7) Flat- Suppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the poem ‘An Epitaph', what will happen when the poet dies?

<p>In the poem ‘An Epitaph' when the poet will die nobody will remember the beautiful lady of the west country. The poet is sad to think that when he crumbles, nobody will remember the lady of the west country because she has done nothing to be remembered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Macavity called a criminal?

<p>Macavity is termed as a criminal because he can defy and break any law. The poet says that he breaks law again and again but he is never caught. Even the Police Force and Flying Squad of Scotland have failed to arrest him. When the Flying Squad reaches the scene (place) of crime, Macavity is not there. So, the Scotland Yard is puzzled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Fire Hymn say to the speaker?

<p>The fire-hymn said to the speaker that he had forgiven him and now it had taken an oath to overlook and pardon him this time for the sin he committed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indian Civilization vs. European Civilization

  • Indian civilization emphasizes faith in God, while Western civilization prioritizes material achievements.
  • Indian civilization aims to control minds and passions, while Western civilization struggles with unchecked desires.

Gandhi's Perspective on the Mind

  • Gandhi believed the mind is a restless bird, constantly seeking more even when satisfied.
  • Unsatisfied desires fuel restlessness.

Ancestral Wisdom

  • Ancestors discouraged luxury and pleasure, believing happiness is a mental state, not dependent on wealth.
  • They favored small villages over large cities, fearing the corruption and dangers inherent in urban life
  • They valued self-sufficiency and local communities.

Modern Civilization's Nature

  • Modern civilization, in the author's view, centers on material pursuits.
  • It prioritizes the multiplication of human wants.
  • It is characterized by constant pursuit of material wealth.

Dr. Radhakrishnan's Presidency

  • Dr. Radhakrishnan brought expertise, erudition, and experience to the presidency.
  • He promoted unity of all spiritual beliefs, not restricted by caste and creed.

Education's Role

  • Education is vital for nation-building, nurturing national culture and development.

Dr. Zakir Hussain

  • Born in 1897 in Hyderabad.
  • Overwhelmed by the trust placed in him as president, indicating a strong sense of responsibility.
  • India has a unique blend of youth and ancient heritage and lessons to teach Western countries.

Qualities of a Great Orator

  • A great orator is compelling, exciting, and impactful.
  • They use strong, evocative language and thought-provoking arguments to move their audience.
  • The delivery of the speech is critical in influencing listeners to accept the orator's viewpoint.

Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential orator emphasizing the injustices faced by African Americans.

Civilization's Impact on Humanity

  • Humans have evolved more capable and socially-minded individuals based on civilized principles.

Human Beings vs. Animals

  • Humans are distinguished by intellectual and moral capabilities that distinguish them from the animal kingdom.

Seibei

  • Seibei was a young, curious boy who enjoyed searching for gourds in the town.
  • His adventures showcased the values of a community, and his quest for knowledge.

Childbirth Practices in Traditional Societies

  • Traditional societies support pregnant women and families during childbirth through community care and shared responsibility.

Rewards of Pregnancy in Sylheti Women's Eyes

  • Pregnancy in Sylheti society is viewed as an occasion of celebration and community joy.

The Importance of a Free Press

  • A free press is vital in enabling unbiased expression and offering diverse viewpoints on any given issue.
  • It should not be influenced by vested interests or governments.

Newspaper Revenue Sources

  • Newspapers rely primarily on advertising revenue.

Accusations against the Press

  • Various accusations against the press include distortion, fabrication, and suppression of critical information.

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This quiz explores the contrasts between Indian and European civilizations, focusing on themes like faith vs. materialism, the nature of desire, and ancestral wisdom. It also discusses Gandhi's views on the restless mind and the implications of modern civilization's material pursuits. Dive into these thought-provoking themes and test your understanding!

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