Primary and Secondary Sources in History
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Primary and Secondary Sources in History

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Who among the following explorers discovered the Americas?

  • Vasco da Gama
  • Christopher Columbus (correct)
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Amerigo Vespucci

    • Which system of production could not meet the growing demands of the market during the Industrial Revolution?

  • Craft guilds
  • Factory system
  • Trade fairs
  • Domestic system (correct)

    • When did the factory system of production develop?

  • Seventeenth century
  • Twentieth century
  • Nineteenth century
  • Eighteenth century (correct)

    • What marked a radical change from the domestic system of production?

    <p>Mechanization of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explorer reached the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488?

    <p>Bartholomew Diaz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first sailor to sail around the world?

    <p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a primary source?

    <p>Government reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who creates secondary sources?

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

    What is the literal meaning of the word 'Renaissance'?

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

    In which country did the Renaissance movement begin?

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

    Which field was NOT influenced by the Renaissance?

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

    Which Renaissance thinker is known for asking people to judge things in the light of reason?

    <p>Renaissance thinkers in general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is NOT listed as a Renaissance person?

    <p>Galileo Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the modern period?

    <p>Greater interaction among countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the central theme of study during the Renaissance?

    <p>Human form and secular themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which figure was NOT mentioned as a representative of the true spirit of the Renaissance?

    <p>Martin Luther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the Reformation movement in Europe?

    <p>To question and oppose the practices of the Roman Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the Protestant Reformation in Germany?

    <p>Martin Luther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country did Henry VIII lead the Protestant movement?

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

    What was the reason for the race among European countries to discover new trade routes to Asia?

    <p>Constantinople was conquered by Ottoman Turks, blocking the overland route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reformers were associated with the Protestant movement in Switzerland?

    <p>John Calvin and Ulrich Zwingli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main criticisms by the Protestants against the Roman Catholic Church?

    <p>The Church was too wealthy, powerful, and corrupt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary natural resources did England have in abundance that were crucial for industrialization?

    <p>Coal and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major effect of the abolition of serfdom in the 18th century in England?

    <p>The rise of urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the British government’s strong navy contribute to industrialization?

    <p>By supporting geographical expansion and colonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention is attributed to George Stephenson during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The steam-powered locomotive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on social structures in Europe?

    <p>It led to the birth of capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry was the first to be mechanized during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The textile industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the uses of the steam engine invented by James Watt?

    <p>To power textile machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a major invention during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>The telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the ruin of the traditional textile industry in India?

    <p>Competition from machine-made goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were the main colonial powers controlling the non-industrialized world?

    <p>Britain, France, Belgium, and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the individuals known for destroying machines during the Industrial Revolution?

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

    How did the British Imperialism modify agriculture in their colonies?

    <p>By focusing on monoculture and cash crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Indian cities such as Murshidabad, Dacca, Surat, Lucknow, and Masulipatnam known for?

    <p>Centers of the textile industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Renaissance period?

    <p>Focus on religious dogma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to large-scale de-urbanization in India during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Decline in the textile industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is used to find one's direction at sea?

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

    Which country experienced severe exploitation of its natural resources by the British, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Burma (Myanmar)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophy emphasizes that all behavior should be based on reason, not emotions or religious beliefs?

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

    What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution on society?

    <p>Emergence of new social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did European countries seek to acquire colonies during the 19th century?

    <p>To secure cheap raw materials and new markets for goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the capitalists during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Factory owners controlling capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to imperialism?

    <p>By increasing the production of goods, which required new markets and raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem did political domination of less-developed countries solve for European countries?

    <p>Securing markets and raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main motivation for European countries to invest their surplus capital in colonies?

    <p>To support industrial expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By when was almost the entire world divided among the colonial powers?

    <p>The early 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imagery is used to describe the city during the Industrial Revolution?

    <p>A canal with a boat and tall factory buildings surrounded by a dense forest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of history began with the eighteenth century in India?

    <p>Modern period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of history in Europe began from the sixteenth century?

    <p>Modern period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT associated with the modern age?

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

    Which concept emphasizes the importance of reasoning in the modern age?

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

    What does humanism signify in the modern age?

    <p>The human being is the center of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary source material for the modern period in India?

    <p>Contemporary letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature contributes to the development of cities in the modern age?

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

    When did the change from the medieval to the modern period generally begin in Europe?

    <p>16th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Primary and Secondary Sources

    • Primary sources include original documents, such as letters, government reports, autobiographies, newsreels, newspapers, speeches, audio recordings, video recordings, photographs, sculptures, and paintings, as well as archaeological remains.
    • Many primary sources are preserved in archives and museums.
    • Historians study primary sources and interpret them, creating secondary sources.

    Modern Europe

    • The modern period is characterized by greater interaction among countries worldwide.
    • India was influenced by these developments, making it important to understand what happened in other parts of the world during this period.

    The Renaissance

    • The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century.
    • It began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe.
    • The movement aimed to revive classical glory, learning, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
    • Art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and science of this period were influenced by the Renaissance.
    • Renaissance thinkers were rationalists, asking people to question beliefs founded on blind faith and superstition.

    Key Figures of the Renaissance

    • Michelangelo Buonarroti
    • Nicolaus Copernicus
    • Isaac Newton
    • Niccolo Machiavelli
    • Leonardo da Vinci
    • William Shakespeare

    The Industrial Revolution

    • The Industrial Revolution began in England in the mid-18th century.
    • England had an abundant supply of natural resources, a stable government, and a large number of people moving to cities, providing cheap labor.
    • The British government's strong navy led to geographical expansion and colonization, giving England access to cheap raw materials and markets.
    • An atmosphere of scientific inquiry and an improved transport system helped England become the first industrialized nation.

    Major Inventions

    • The textile industry was the first to be mechanized, with inventions like the spinning jenny, water frame, spinning mule, power loom, and flying shuttle.
    • The steam engine by James Watt replaced water and horse power in many industries.
    • The steam-powered locomotive by George Stephenson helped in the transport of raw materials.
    • A mechanical seeder and horse hoe improved agricultural productivity.
    • Better coal mining techniques also developed during this era.

    Impact of the Industrial Revolution

    • The Industrial Revolution led to sweeping changes in Europe and elsewhere.
    • Industrialization led to the decline of feudalism and the rise of capitalism.
    • The domestic system of production was replaced by the factory system.

    Explorers

    • Vasco da Gama
    • Christopher Columbus
    • Amerigo Vespucci

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