CLOTHING A SOCIAL HISTORY

1.Simplicity of cloths was the symbol of which of the following ? a.Liberty b.Fraternity c.Equality d.None of these. 2.Suffrage Movement refers to a movement for.. a. Right to Equality b.Right to Vote c.Right to Freedom d.Right to Religion 3.Which of the following events had an impact on the dressing style of women ? a.Women working in industries during the I and II World Wars. b. Gymnastics and games entered school curriculum for women c. The Battle of Waterloo. d. Schools emphasized importance of plain dressing. 4. In Victorian England who was an ideal woman ? a. One who was independent and strong b. One who could bear pain and suffering c. One who could sing, dance and read poetry d. One who was aggressive and intelligent 5. The British Viceroy who ordered Partition of Bengal ? a. Lord Curzon b. Lord Irvin c. Lord Minto d. None of these.

6. Who among the following Indians was associated with the case of defiance of the shoerespect rule ?

a. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

b. Manokjee Cowasjee Entee c. Mahatma Gandhi d. Sir M. Visveswaraya. 7. Who among the following headed the American woman suffrage association ?

a. Lucy Stone b. Amelia Bloomer c. Mrs. Stanton d. Eva Braun

8. What does Khadi mean to Mahatma Gandhi ?

a. a rejection of western mill made cloth

b. a fashion style c. a sign of richness d. for encouraging foreign goods. 9. Before 17th century, ordinary women in Britain possessed only a few clothes made of

a. flax, linen and wool

b. wool, flax and fur c. linen, silk and wool d. chintz, flax, silk 10. Which among the following is associated with Sumptuary Laws in France ?

a. Only the members of royality and aristocracy could wear

expensive clothes made of ermine, silk or brocade. b. Promoted for hunting game in certain areas c. Laws were not strict towards social inferiors. d. Social inferiors were allowed to wear ermine, silk or brocade