Marked Assignment 2023-24

Student Name: Grade & Sec: 8 Date:

Subject: History Duration : 30 min

Topic : Gateway to Modernity

Total Marks : 20 Marks Obtained :

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The Middle Ages began with the fall of the Roman Empire. Much of the advances in science,
art, and government that had been made by the Greeks and Romans were lost during this time.
Part of the Middle Ages is actually called the Dark Ages because so much of what was learned
earlier was lost. The Renaissance was a time of "coming out of the dark". It was a rebirth of
education, science, art, literature, music, and a better life for people in general.

1. What are the features of the Modern period? (3 points) [R3]

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2. Give three examples each of primary and secondary sources of information. [R3]

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3. How did the Renaissance bring about changes in society? (3 points) [U3]

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 4. What facts would you select as factors leading to the Renaissance? (3points) [A6]

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5. The corrupt ways of the church resulted in the rise of the Reformation movement in the
sixteenth century. This movement led to the rise of a new branch of Christianity, whose
followers were known as the Protestants. There were many factors that led to the
Reformation.

Why did the poor people think that the rich had the privilege to be forgiven of their sins?
(1point) [An2]

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6. Interpret the effect of the "Capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks" on the
revival of classical Greek and Roman learning in Europe. (3points) [Ev3]

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