MHI-01 Master of Arts (History) Term-End Examination June, 2010

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June, 2010
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MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL
SOCIETIES
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage : 70%)
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words each.
Attempt at least two questions from each section. All
questions carries equal marks.
SECTION - I
What is Neolithic Revolution ? In what ways did 20

it transform the lives of humans ? Discuss.
Write a note on the social structure of the Bronze 20

Age Societies.
Critically examine the emergence of democracy 20

in ancient Athens.
Discuss the nature of Inka political organization. 20
5. Write a note on Confucianism, Taoism and 20

Buddhism in China.

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SECTION - II
What are the different ways in which Feudalism 20
has been understood and explained by scholars ?
Describe.
Write a note on the major business communities 20

in the medieval world.
How did the transition from the medieval world 20

to the modern world take place ? Explain.
Discuss the changes in the nature of family in 20

Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following in

about 250 words each : 10+10
Harappan civilization
The Roman state
Decline of feudalism
Textile Production during medieval times.
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SOCIETIES
(1/1/eiyhtage : 70%)
Note : Answer any five questions in abont 5(H) ward s cacti.
Select atleast two questions from each section. All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
1. Discuss the development of tools during the 20

Palaeolithic period. How did it affect the way of
human life ?
2. Describe the social structure of Bronze Age 20

societies.
3. Give a detailed account of the stages of the 20

expansion of the Persian Empire.
4. Enumerate two main civilisations that flourished 20

in Latin America prior to colonial expansion.
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around 250 words each : 10+10
(a) Pastoral Nomadism
(b) Urbanism in bronze age societies
(c) Political structure in ancient Roman Empire
(d) South Africa during the medieval period.
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SECTION - 11
6. Discuss the rise of Islam in Arabia. How did it 20

influence the contemporary society ?
7. Discuss the commercial practices prevalent in 20

medieval world.
8. What do you understand by Feudalism .? How 20

were fiefs and manors administered ?
9. Discuss major scientific advances of medieval 20

period. What impact did it have on society ?

about 250 words each : 104-10
(a) Changes in Demography in medieval

Europe.
(b) Gun powder revolution
(c) Rule of first four caliphs
(d) Martin Luther
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June, 2012

SOCIETIES
(Weightage : 70%)
SECTION-I
1. What do you understand by Pastoral 20
Nomadism ? Write a note on its geographical
spread in early times.
2. Write a note on the early Bronze Age 20
Civilizations. What are the features common to
than ?
3. Give an account of the emergence of early campus 20

in Persia, Greece and Rome.
4. Discuss the polity and society of the Mayan 20
Civilization in early Latin America. Why did the
Mayan Civilization collapse ?
5. Give an account of the rise of Islam and the 20
foundation of Isamic state in the Arabic region.
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SECTION-II
6. What are the different - ways in which Feudalism 20
has been understood and explained by
scholars ?
7. Discuss the Portuguese trade in the Indian ocean 20

during the 15th and the 16th centuries.
8. What were the basic features of the cultural 20

transformation that changed Europe from
medieval age to modern ?
9. What were the factors that affected the trands in 20

population in the medieval period ?

(a) Harappan Civilization
(b) Political Formation in early North Africa
(c) Business communicates in Medieval Times
(d) Service in Pre - Modern World.
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SOCIETIES
SECTION-I
1. What are the ways in which Neolithic Revolution 20
changed the world ?
2. How did urban centres develop in the bronze age 20

civilizations ?
3. What was the nature of the political structure of 20

the Roman Empire ?
4. Discuss the Political and Economic life of the 20

Inkas.
5. Give an account of the nature of society and 20

religion in pre - modern China.
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SECTION - II
6. Why did Feudalism decline ? How have different 20

scholars explained the decline of Feudalism ?
7. Write a note on the nature and organization of 20

craft production in medieval times.
8. Discuss family and system of inheritance in the 20

late medieval Europe.
9. Give an account of the technologies of 20

communication in the medieval world.

(a) Hunting - Gathering Communities
(b) Nomadic Empires
(c) Textile Production in medieval times
(d) Protestantism
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June, 2013

SOCIETIES
Select atleast two questions from each section. All
SECTION-I
1. What do you understand by Pastoral Nomadism ? 20

Give a brief account of the society and economy of
Pas torial Nomads.
2. Give a brief account of the development of writing 20

and artistic expressions in bronze age societies.
3. Discuss the political structure and society of the 20

Roman Empire during the pre-Christian era.
4. Give an analytical account of the religious 20

traditions in China during the period of your
study.
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(a) Sources for the study of Prehistory
(b) Mesopotamian cities
(c) Nomadic Empires
(d) Rise of city of Mecca
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SECTION - II
6. Analyse the process of decline of Feudalism. Was 20
it related with the growth of urban centres ?
7. Give a detailed account of the major business 20

communities outside India during the medieval
period.
8. Give a brief account of the transformation of the 20

political structures in Europe during the medieval
period.
9. How do you define an urban centre ? Discuss 20

the characteristic features of medieval towns.
10. Write short notes on any two of the following

(a) Organisation of craft production in
Medieval Europe.
(b) Advances in Astronomy during the
medieval period.
(c) Family structures in Medieval Europe.
(d) Lords and Vassals.
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oo Term-End Examination
December, 2013

SOCIETIES

Select at least two questions from each section. All
SECTION - I
1. Write an essay on social and economic life of 20

Neolithic society.
2. Discuss the main features of urbanisation in 20

bronze age civilisations.
3. Give a brief account of the characteristic features 20

of Greek civilisation during the archaic and
classical period.
4. Discuss the religious situation in late Roman 20

Empire. What was the attitude of Roman state
towards Christianity ?
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around 250 words each :
10+10
(a) Palaeolithic tools
(b) Bronze Age Egypt
(c) Assyrian Empire
(d) Maya Civilization
SECTION - II
6. Critically analyse the two main phases of 20

feudalism in Europe.
7. Give a detailed account of the Portuguese trade 20

in Indian Ocean. How did it affect the Indian
trade ?
8. What do you understand by Protestantism ? Give 20

a brief account of its growth.
9. Discuss the main factors which contributed to the 20

changes in demography in the medieval Europe.

around 250 words each. 10+10
(a) Manors
(b) Banjaras
(c) Scientific advances of the medieval period
(d) Family structure in medieval Europe
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SOCIETIES

(Weightage 70%)
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words

each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
1. What do yoU understand by pastoral

nomadism ? Give a brief account of its spread in
different regions. 20
2. Discuss the development of writing in the

Bronze Age Civilizations. 20
3. Briefly discuss the transition to democracy in

ancient Greece with special reference to Athens. 20
4. Discuss the distinctive features of the Mayan

Civilization. How did it collapse ? 20
5. Analyse the beginning and spread

Christianity in the Roman empire. 20
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SECTION II
6. Discuss the changes in society and economy

during the second phase of Feudalism (11th to
14 th centuries). 20
7. Give an account of the business activities of

Jews and Armenian merchants in the medieval
period. 20
8. Discuss major scientific advances and their

impact during the medieval period in Europe. 20
9. Give a brief account of the main features of

medieval towns. What was their relationship
with the countryside ? 20

(i) Sacral kingship
(ii) Domestication of plants
(iii) Confucianism
(iv) Money changing and Banking in medieval
period
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SOCIETIES

Attempt at least two questions from each section.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION - I
1. Discuss the development of tools from the lower 20
to the upper Palaeolithic Period.
2. Analyse the distinctive features of social structures 20

in Bronze Age Civilizations.
3. Discuss the emergence of empires with special 20

reference to Babylonian and Assyrian Empires.
4. Analyse the distinctive features of kingship and 20

religion in the Pharaonic Egypt.
5. Discuss the rise of Islam in Arabia. How did it 20

lead to the formation of Islamic State ?
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SECTION - II
6. Analyse the views of Lynn White Jr. and Perry 20
Anderson on the nature of Feudalism in Europe.
7. Discuss the major Indian merchant groups and 20

their trading activities in the medieval period.
8. What is Protestantism ? Analyse its rise in Europe. 20
9. Critically analyse the various factors that 20

contributed to the changes in demography in
Europe.

(a) Domestication of Animals.
(b) Struggle between Patricians and Plebeians
in Roman Empire.
(c) Armenian Merchants.
(d) Gunpowder and its impact on medieval
warfare.
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SOCIETIES

SECTION I
1. Discuss the transition from a hunting-gathering

economy to a food-producing economy in
different parts of the world. 20
2. Briefly describe the geographical setting of the

Bronze-Age Civilizations. Analyse the
socio-economic structure of any one of the
Bronze-Age Civilizations. 20
3. Discuss the main features of slavery in Ancient

Greece. 20
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4. Examine the rise of Islam and the founding of
the Islamic State in the Arabian peninsula. 20

(a) Palaeolithic tools
(b) Pharaonic Egypt
(c) Conflict between Patricians and Plebians in
Rome
(d) Nomads and Empires
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SECTION II
6. Give a brief account of various debates on

feudalism. 20
7. Discuss the role of the European companies in

oceanic trade from the 15th to the 18th century. 20
8. Write a note on the growth of Protestantism in

Europe. 20
9. Discuss the nature of cultural transformation

that contributed to the making of a 'modern'
society in Europe. 20

(a) Cartaz and Qafila system of trade
(b) Factors for demographic changes in the
Medieval period
(c) Urbanization in Medieval Europe
(d) Changes in the technology of warfare in the
Medieval world
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SOCIETIES

SECTION I
1. What do you understand by the term "Neolithic

Revolution" ? Discuss with reference to the
significance of the beginning of agriculture. 20
2. Analyse the use of metals and the process of

urbanisation in Bronze-Age Mesopotamia. 20
3. Discuss the process of transition to Democracy in

Ancient Greece. 20
4. Discuss the nature of state, society and religion

in pre-modern China. 20
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(b) Egyptian Religion
(c) Religion in Late Roman Empire
(d) Advent of Islam
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SECTION II
6. Discuss the growth of feudalism in Europe from

the 9th to the 11th century. 20
7. Analyse the pattern of European trade between

11th and 15th centuries. 20
8. Discuss the role of Science in expansion of

knowledge in modern Europe. 20
9. Discuss the impact of Reformation on the

Absolutist monarchies and nation-states in
Europe. 20

(a) Indian Merchant groups in medieval period
(b) Printing Technology
(c) Counter-Reformation
(d) Family and System of inheritance in
Medieval Europe
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June, 2016
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MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES

SECTION - I
1. Examine the main features of pastoral nomadism 20

with special reference to social structures and
economy of pastoral nomads ?
2. Discuss the factors that led to the emergence of 20

urbanization during the Bronze Age. Did
technology play a role in it ?
3. Analyse the essential features of the institution of 20

slavery in ancient Greece.
4. Write a brief note on the polity and society of the 20

Mayan civilization. Why and how did it
collapse ?
5. Discuss the polity, society and religion in Arabia 20

before the rise and spread of Islam.
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SECTION - II
6. Compare and examine the agricultural 20

production in the two phases of feudalism in
Europe.
7. Analyse how the Portuguese became the first 20

Europeans to establish their hold over Indian
Ocean trade.
8. Give a brief account of factors that give rise to 20

Protestantism in 15th and 16th centuries.
9. Trace the growth of urbanization in the medieval 20

period.

(a) Features of the Harappan cities
(b) Christianity in the Roman Empire
(c) Copernicus
(d) Gun-powder revolution and naval warfare
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SECTION - I
1. Trace the growth of pastoral nomadism with 20

special reference to domestication of animals.
2. Discuss the developments in writing and artistic 20

expression during The Bronze Age.
3. Analyse the essential features of the institution of 20

slavery in The Roman Republic.
4. Write a note on kingship and religion in Egypt. 20
5. Evaluate the process of acceptance and spread of 20

the Christianity in The Roman Empire.
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SECTION - II
6. Examine different views of scholars on the decline 20

of feudalism.
7. Discuss the social organization and business 20

activities of banjaras and other business
communities in Medieval India.
8. Give a brief survey of new advances and 20

developments in the area of science and
technology in Medieval Europe.
9. Discuss in brief how the introduction of the new 20

technologies of warfare resulted in changes in
military tactics and strategy in early modern
Europe.

about 250 words each : 10+10=20
(a) Emperor Cyrus
(b) Aztecs
(c) The Abbasid Caliphate
(d) Changes in demography in Medieval
Europe
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MI-11-001 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES
SECTION - I
1. How were the Neolithic tools different from 20

palaeolithic ? How did this change influence the
society ?
2. Discuss the growth of trade and process of 20

Urbanisation in Bronze Age societies.
3. Write a note on expansion and consolidation of 20

the Persian empire.
4. Give a brief account of the Maya civilization. 20

How did it decline ?
5. Critically analyse the religious traditions in ancient 20

China.
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SECTION - II
6. Give a brief account of the characteristic features 20

of feudalism in Europe.
7. Discuss the main features of maritime trade of 20

European companies with India.
8. Explain the transformation of political structures 20

in Europe and the Arab world from medieval to
modern world.
9. Write an essay on the family as an institution in 20

medieval Europe.

(a) Struggle between Patricians and Plebians in
Roman society
(b) Pastoral nomadism
(c) Protestantism
(d) Textile Production in Medieval Europe
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SECTION - I
1. Write a note on the growth of pastoral nomadism. 20
2. Trace the process of urbanisation in the Bronze- 20

age Civilizations.
3. Examine the main features of the institution of 20

slavery in ancient Greece.
4. Write a brief note on the essential features of Inca 20

Civilization.

(a) Role of Language in human development
(b) The Pyramids
(c) Christianity in the Roman Empire
(d) Mangol Empires
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SECTION - II
6. Critically examine the term 'feudal revolution. 20
7. Discuss the process of Portuguese consolidation 20

in Indian Ocean and its impact on Indian Overseas
trade.
8. Write an essay on new advances and 20

developments in the field of science and
technology in medieval Europe.
9. How did technological development change the 20

warfare in medieval period.

(a) Manors
(b) Armenian merchants
(c) Development of Printing
(d) Calvinism
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December, 2018
Note : (i) Answer any five questions in about 500 words each.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions froin each section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
SECI'ION - I
1. Explain the term 'Neolithic Revolution'. How was 20
the Neolithic society more complex than the
Paleolithic ?
2. Evaluate the importance of trade in the emergence 20

of early Bronze Age states.
3. Discuss the two phases of the expansion of 20

Roman Empire.
4. Trace the history of Arab society before the advent 20

of Islam.

(a) Pastoral normalism
(b) Zoroastrianism
(c) Confucianism
(d) Non-Verbal Communication
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SECTION - II
6. Discuss the rise and growth of feudalism in 20

Europe.
7. Discuss the religious tradition in pre-modern 20

China.
8. Discuss the role of Armenian and Jewish business 20

communities in medieval period.
9. Discuss the various factors contributing to 20

changes in demography in the medieval period.

(a) Contribution of Copernicus
(b) Role of BanjaraS in trade in medieval India
(c) Protestantism
(d) Family structure in Europe in the 16th and
17th centuries.
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SOCIETIES

SECTION I
1. Discuss the wide-ranging consequences of the
beginning of agriculture on human societies. 20
2. Trace the growth of technological developments

and their socio-economic impacts during the
Bronze Age. 20
3. Examine the main features of the institution of

slavery in Ancient Greece. 20
4. Evaluate the processes of the establishment of

Nomadic Empires. 20
5. Trace the essential features of the Arab society

before the advent of Islam. 20
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SECTION II
6. Examine briefly, the growth of towns in Europe

during the Medieval period. 20
7. Write an essay on the debates amongst scholars

on feudalism. 20
8. What was the impact of the Portuguese on

Indian overseas trade ? Examine their methods
of domination. 20
9. Discuss the growth and development of the

major business communities in the Medieval
world. 20

(b) Harappan World
(c) Rise of Islam
(d) Major scientific advances during 15t h to

17th centuries
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June, 2020
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions in about

500 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
1. • How did the shift to agriculture affect the social

and economic life of humans ? Discuss. 20
2. Analyse the process of consolidation of the

Persian empire during the rule of Cyrus and
Darius. 20
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3. Give a brief account of the political structure of
the Roman Empire. How did it affect the
society ? 20
4. Give a detailed account of the development of
writing and ways of communication in Bronze

age civilisations. 20
5. Discuss the process of rise of Islam. How did it
affect the Arab society ? 20
Section—II
6. Analyse the relationship of Lords, Vassals and
Peasants in the feudal system. 20
7. Discuss the characteristic features of medieval
towns. What was their relationship with rural

areas ?
20
8. How did the technological developments change
the warfare in the medieval period ? 20

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9. Discuss main merchant communities of India in
medical period and the products they dealt in
for trading. 20
250 words each : 10 each
(i) Changes in demography in medieval
Europe
(ii) Major scientific advances in medieval

Europe
(iii) Mayan civilisation
(iv) Pyramids and Egyptilm ndigion
P. T. O.

February, 2021
Note : Attempt any five questions in about 500 words

SECTION I
1. Give a brief account on the domestication of
animals. How did it influence human life ? 20
2. Write a short note on the social structure that

prevailed in the Bronze Age societies. 20
3. Compare the institution of slavery and role of

slaves in ancient Greek and Roman societies. 20
4. Give a brief account of the spread of Christianity
in Europe. What was the attitude of the Roman
State towards it ? 20
5. Discuss the characteristic features of the Inca
and the Maya civilisations. 20
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SECTION II
6. Analyse the two phases of Feudalism. List the
major changes in economy during the second
phase. 20
7. Give a brief account of the major non-Indian
business communities during the medieval
period. 20
8. How did political and cultural transformation

take place in Europe towards the end of the
medieval period ? 20
9. Discuss the major craft products in the medieval
period. How was the production organised ? 20

(a) Use of gunpowder and firearms in warfare
(b) Neolithic Revolution
(c) Nomadic Empires
(d) Confucianism and Taoism
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3. Write a note on the conflict of patricians and

plebeians in the Roman society. 20
MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) 4. Give a brief account of the establishment of

(MAH) Islamic state in tax Arab world. How did first
Term-End Examination four caliphs pious consolidate it ? 20
June, 2021 5. Write short notes on any two of the following in

MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES about 250 words each : 10 each
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 (i) Sources for the study of prehistory
(ii) Assyrian Empire

Note : (i) Answer any five questions in about
500 words each. (iii) Pharonic Egypt
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each (iv) Formation of Nomadic Empires
Section. Section—II
6. Compare the organisation of agricultural
production during first two phases of feudalism
Section—I in Europe. 20
1. Discuss the beginning of agriculture in different
7. Analyse the Portuguese trade in India. What
regions of the world. 20
led to its decline ? 20
2. Discuss the pattern of trade in Shang and
8. Write a note on major scientific advances. How
Harappan civilizations during the bronze age.
did they give humans mastery over nature ? 20
20
P. T. O.
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Section—I
1. Write a note on the consequences of adoption of
agriculture by the humans. 20

2. Give an account of social structure of bronze
(MAH)
age civilisations. 20
3. Discuss the nature of conflict between
December, 2021
aristocracy and peasantry in ancient Greece. 20
4. Discuss the process of establishment of
Christianity in the Roman Empire. 20

500 words each.
about 250 words each : 10 each
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each

(i) Economy of Pastoral Nomads
Section.
(ii) Bureaucracy in Ancient China
(iii) Mayan Civilisation
(iv) Urbanism in Bronze age
P. T. O.
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Section—II (ii) Advances in Astronomy in Medieval
Europe
6. Give a detailed account of the main features of
feudalism in Europe. 20 (iii) Textile production in Medieval
Europe
7. Give a brief account of the commercial practices
of trade in Medieval Europe. 20 (iv) Family structure in Medieval Europe
8. How did economic and cultural transformation
help Europe in transition to modern
world ? 20
9. Discuss the growth of urbanisation in
Europe and Asia during medieval
period. 20
(i) Banjaras—a trading community of
India
P. T. O.
June, 2022
Note : Attempt any five questions in about 500 words

SECTION I
1. Analyse the beginning of agriculture in different

regions of the world. 20
2. Discuss the social structure of bronze age

societies. 20
3. Write a note on the conflict of the patricians and

the plebeians in Roman society. 20
4. Discuss the process of establishment of Islamic

State in Arabia during the 7th century. 20
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(a) Religion in Pharaonic Egypt
(b) Aztec Civilisation
(c) Sources for the study of pre-history
(d) Assyrian Empire
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SECTION II
6. Discuss the debate among scholars on the

decline of feudalism in Europe. 20
7. Give a brief account of commercial practices and

personnel of trade in the medieval period. 20
8. Write a note on major scientific advances in

medieval Europe. 20
9. How did gunpowder and new technologies of

warfare help the Europeans to dominate the
world ? 20

(a) Trading Network of the Armenians
(b) Family Structure in Medieval Europe
(c) Textile Production in Medieval Europe
(d) Protestantism
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500 words each.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from each
Section.
P. T. O.
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Section—I
1. Discuss the changes in toolmaking from
Palaeolithic to Neolithic period. 20
2. Discuss the pattern of trade in bronze age
societies. 20
3. Analyse the nature of conflict
between aristocracy and peasantry in Ancient
Greece. 20
4. Give an account of the spread of Christianity in
the Roman Empire. 20
(a) Maya Civilization
(b) Formation of nomadic empires

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(c) Domestication of animals
(d) Pyramids and Egyptian religion
Section—II
6. How did the organization of agricultural
production change during the two phases of
feudalism. 20
7. Analyse the Portuguese trade in the Indian
ocean. What led to its decline ? 20
8. Analyse the rise of Protestantism in Europe
giving reference to Martin Luther’s
contribution. 20
9. Discuss the factors responsible for changes in
demography in the medieval Europe. 20
10. Write short note on any two of the following in
(a) Banjaras
P. T. O.
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(b) Gunpowder revolution
(c) Advances in astronomy in the medieval
Europe
(d) Towns in Europe and Asia in the medieval
period

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MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)

What is Neolithic Revolution ? In what ways did 20

Write a note on the social structure of the Bronze 20

Critically examine the emergence of democracy 20

Discuss the nature of Inka political organization. 20

5. Write a note on Confucianism, Taoism and 20

Write a note on the major business communities 20

How did the transition from the medieval world 20

Discuss the changes in the nature of family in 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in

co MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)

MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL

1. Discuss the development of tools during the 20

2. Describe the social structure of Bronze Age 20

3. Give a detailed account of the stages of the 20

4. Enumerate two main civilisations that flourished 20

6. Discuss the rise of Islam in Arabia. How did it 20

7. Discuss the commercial practices prevalent in 20

8. What do you understand by Feudalism .? How 20

9. Discuss major scientific advances of medieval 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in

(a) Changes in Demography in medieval

(b) Gun powder revolution

(c) Rule of first four caliphs

(d) Martin Luther

MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL

3. Give an account of the emergence of early campus 20

7. Discuss the Portuguese trade in the Indian ocean 20

8. What were the basic features of the cultural 20

9. What were the factors that affected the trands in 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in

2. How did urban centres develop in the bronze age 20

3. What was the nature of the political structure of 20

4. Discuss the Political and Economic life of the 20

5. Give an account of the nature of society and 20

6. Why did Feudalism decline ? How have different 20

7. Write a note on the nature and organization of 20

8. Discuss family and system of inheritance in the 20

9. Give an account of the technologies of 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in

MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)

MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL

1. What do you understand by Pastoral Nomadism ? 20

2. Give a brief account of the development of writing 20

3. Discuss the political structure and society of the 20

4. Give an analytical account of the religious 20

7. Give a detailed account of the major business 20

8. Give a brief account of the transformation of the 20

9. How do you define an urban centre ? Discuss 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following

MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY)

MHI-01 : ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

1. Write an essay on social and economic life of 20

2. Discuss the main features of urbanisation in 20

3. Give a brief account of the characteristic features 20

4. Discuss the religious situation in late Roman 20

6. Critically analyse the two main phases of 20

7. Give a detailed account of the Portuguese trade 20

8. What do you understand by Protestantism ? Give 20

9. Discuss the main factors which contributed to the 20