Periodization of History and Modern Age

False (B)

Truth based on logic and reason.

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

<p>Art = Creation of masterpieces like the Mona Lisa Literature = Writings of Shakespeare Science = Development of the scientific method Architecture = Design of St. Peter's Basilica</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decline in literacy rates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Revival of classical learning and art (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help run a government where people vote to make decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Humanism = A belief in the value of human beings Democratic Institutions = Organizations that facilitate voting and decision-making Fundamental Civil Liberties = Basic rights that every individual should have Industrialization = Transition from agriculture to factories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advancement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conquest of India by the British.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rebirth or Revival (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original documents, literary works, artistic works, photographs, audio cassettes, films, newspapers, archaeological remains, and oral history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Superstition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democratic Institutions = Systems that promote civic participation and representation of the people Humanism = A cultural movement that emphasizes human potential and achievements Industrialization = The transition to new manufacturing processes and the growth of factories Fundamental Civil Liberties = Basic rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

A period of European history marking the transition from the medieval to the modern age, characterized by a revival of classical learning and a focus on human affairs.

Expansion of trade, voyages of discovery, interaction with other societies, and the fall of Constantinople.

The capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, which led to the migration of Greek scholars and their works to Italy.

A philosophy emphasizing human potential, reason, and worldly achievements.

A willingness to question, investigate, and understand the natural world through observation and reason, central to the Renaissance.

Led to significant changes in art, architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, science, and technology, shifting focus to human affairs.

Scholars who migrated from Constantinople, bringing classical Greek and Roman knowledge and artifacts to Italy.

Support given by rich individuals (merchants, rulers) to promote the arts, learning, and scholarship.

The Modern Age began in the 15th century.

The Modern Age in India started in the mid-18th century, marked by British conquest.

Unlike earlier conquerors, the British in India did not assimilate into Indian culture and ruled with foreign policies for about 200 years.

Key features of the Modern Age include urbanization, technological advancements, democratic institutions, fundamental civil liberties, industrialization, and humanism.

The growth of cities as more people move from rural areas to urban areas for work.

Developments in tools, machines, and systems that improve efficiency.

Systems of governance where people vote to make decisions.

Prehistoric, Ancient, Medieval, and Modern are periods that help organize and understand historical events and changes over time.

Original materials from the time period being studied, like documents, artworks, and objects. They provide direct firsthand evidence.

Works written by historians or scholars who analyze and interpret primary sources. They offer insights and interpretations.

People believed the earth was flat, witches could be identified by floating, and birthmarks signified witchcraft.

Europe experienced major changes like the decline of feudalism, growth of towns, increased trade, and strengthening individual rights.

A period of rebirth and revival in Europe, characterized by advancements in art, science, and thought.

A social system where land is granted in exchange for loyalty and service, often involving peasants working for lords.

To understand British rule's impact on India, it's essential to understand the changes happening in Europe at the time.

The roots of the modern age can be traced back to the changes that occurred in Europe during the late medieval period.