MA HISTORY SAMPLE QUESTION DECEMBER-2011

Suggestion For December Term End Examination-2011

SAMPLE QUESTION

Master of Arts (History)

MHI-01: Ancient and medieval societies.

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 changes in technology during the Stone Age led to the changes in society.

2. Discuss the development of writing and communication skills in Bronze Age Societies.

Or what were the main characteristics of the socio-economic life during the Bronze Age civilizations?

Or Write a note on the social structure of the Bronze Societies.

3. Give a comparative study of the role of position of slave in Greek and Roman societies. Or Write a note on the political structure of the Roman Empire.

4. Trace the development Christianity in the Roman Empire

5.  Discuss the salient features of the Nomadic empires'

Or Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each.

(a) Pattern of Nomadic Migration

(b) Egypt under pharaohs.

6. What are the salient features of Hunting and Gathering societies?

7. Trace the rise of Islam and its impact on society in Arabia.

8. What is Neolithic Revolution? In what ways did it transform the lives of human? Discuss.

9. Critically Examine the Emergence of Democracy in ancient Athens.

10. Discuss the nature of Inka Political Organization?

11. Write a note on Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism in China.

Section II

1. What do you understand by Feudalism? Analyze its form and structure.

Or what are the different ways in which Feudalism has been understood and explained by scholars? Describe.

Or Write an essay on the phases of feudalism in medieval Europe.

2. Give an account of main business communities during the medieval world.

3. Give a critical account of the major scientific advances in the medieval Europe. How did they influence the society?

4. Discuss various factors that led to change in demography during the medieval Europe.

Or assess the impact of demographic changes, religious control and state intervention on family in late medieval Europe.

5. What was the nature of craft production in the medieval world?

6. How did the transition from the medieval world to the Modern world take place? Discuss.

7. Discuss the changes in Nature of Family in Europe during the 16^th and 17^th centuries.

1. Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each 10+10

(a). Harappan Civilization

(b). Assyrian Civilization.

(c). Rule of first four caliphs.

(d). Markets and fairs in medieval Europe.

(e).   Medieval towns

(f). Slavery in ancient world

(g). Trading communities

 (h). Roman State.

(i). Textile Production during Medieval time.

(j). Decline of Feudalism.