Europe and India Class 8 Notes
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
1) The last phase of medieval period is known as
- Dark Age
- Renaissance
- Cold Age
2) Which laid the foundation of the modern era
- Religious reform
- Geographical discoveries
- All of the above
3) During this period , in the field of art, architecture, philosophy etc there was a revival of
- Greek tradition
- Roman tradition
- Both
4) Humanitarianism was given great impetus in which period
- Ancient
- Medieval
- Renaissance
5) Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
- Painter
- Carpenter
- Politician
6) When Johannes Gutenberg discovered painting press?
- 1416A.D
- 1455A.D
- 1450A.D
7) Religious reform movement was against
- Politician
- Christian priest
- Musician
8) When the ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople?
- 1450A.D
- 1452A.D
- 1453A.D
9) The capital of Constantinople was
- Istanbul
- India
- Byzantine
10) During which century European sailor went on expedition ?
- 14century
- 15century
- 16century
11) When Bartotomeu Dias began his expedition?
- 1486A.D
- 1487A.D
- 1489A.D
12) When Christopher Columbus began his journey to India?
- 1491A.D
- 1495A.D
- 1992A.D
13) When intellectual revolution took place?
- Ancient period
- Medieval period
- Modern period
14) Intellectual revolution gave further momentum to scientific discoveries in
- Asia
- Europe
- Japan
15) Under whom leadership Americans won war against England?
- George Washington
- George William
- George Clive
16) When French people revolted against monarchy?
- 1780A.D
- 1785A.D
- 1789A.D
17) The cottage industries were replaced by
- Handicraft
- Big Factories
- Handlooms
18) Machines came to be used instead of
- Handlooms
- Big Factories
- Cars
19) When Britishers established East India Company in India ?
- 1500A.D
- 1600A.D
- 1700A.D
20) The three war fought between England and France are known as
- Carnatic war
- American war of independence
- French war
21) When Suraj- ud-Daulah became the Nawab of Bengal?
- 1751A.D
- 1753A.D
- 1756A.D
22) Siraj -ud-Daulah captured the factory of
- Mysore
- Kolkata
- Bombay
23) Robert Clive diplomatically bribed
- Siraj – ud – Daulah
- Mir jafar
- Mir Kasim
24) Nawab Shiraj -ud – Daulah and the British Troops met at Plassey in
- 1757A.D
- 1758A.D
- 1759A.D
25) When the battle of Buxar was fought ?
- 1760A.D
- 1762A.D
- 1764A.D
26) Tipu Sultan died in
- 1790A.D
- 1795A.D
- 1799A.D
17) When British captured Sindhu ?
- 1843
- 1845
- 1846
Very Short Question Answer
1) Which period is known as Renaissance?
13th and 14th Century.
2) What are the two renowned paintings of Leonardo da Vinci?
‘Monalisa’ and ‘The Last Supper’.
3) What were the reformations held during this period?
Religious reform movement and geographical discoveries.
4) What was given great impetus during this period?
Humanitarianism.
5) What were the subjects Leonardo da Vinci had mastery of?
Sculpture, architecture ,mathematics, engineering etc.
6) What were depicted in art and literature of Renaissance period?
Sentiments and emotion of human being.
7) Why literature was generated into local languages?
For better understanding of common people.
8) Who discovered printing press?
Johannes Guttenberg.
9) Who attacked against the old religious ideologies of Roman Catholic church?
The independent intellectuals.
10) What happened due to this religious reform movement?
Human freedom and rationalism gained more importance.
11) Which country was conquered by ottoman Turks in 1453A.D?
Constantinople.
12) Name some of the European sailors who went on expend expedition in search of Indian sea route.
Bartotomeu Dias, Christopher Columbus and Vasco -da-Gama.
13) When intellectual Revolution took place?
In Renaissance period.
14) What changes did intellectual Revolution bring in the society?
People came out from past ignorance and blind faith and they were more rationalized.
15) How pre-established customs and traditions was seen?
From a critical point of view.
16) Which bi let the limitation on the power of the king?
The Bill of Right 1689.
17) How many colonies were established on the east coast of America?
Thirteen colonies.
18) Why England declared war against Americans?
To control over them.
19) Which event was known as the’ American war of independence’?
War between England and America.
20) Which values were given by French Revolution?
Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
21) Which two war had great importance during this period?
American war of Independence and French Revolution.
22) When technological innovation came in Europe?
18th century.
23) What was the mode of transportation in industrial revolution?
Railway and steamer.
24) What was known as ‘World factory’?
England.
25) Why East India company was established ?
To carry out trade in India.
26) Why there was competition among European countries?
For acquiring trade Monopoly in India.
27) Whose permission was required to establish company in Surat?
Emperor Jahangir.
28) What was the purpose for the establishment of East India Company?
Trade between India and England.
29) What happened in third Carnatic war?
England finally defeated France.
30) Why there was a conflict between France and England?
For Trade.
31) Which was one of the prosperous province in India?
The Bengal Province.
32) Who became the Nawab of Bengal in 1756 A.D?
Siraj-ud-Daulah.
33) Who misuse the trade concession obtained from mughal emperor in Bengal province?
East India Company.
34) Who bribed Mir Jafar?
Robert Clive.
35) What was the promise given to Mir Jafar?
To make him the Nawab of Bengal.
36) Who formed an alliance to restrict the activities of Bengal?
Mir Kasim, Shuja-ud Daulah, the Nawab of ayodhya and Shah Alam
37.) Which battle was fought in Bihar in 1764?
Buxar.
38) What British East India company got as per the treaty of Allahabad?
The right to collect revenue from Bengal province.
39) Where the foundation of British Rule was laid in India?
In Bengal.
40) Who rebelled and took the control of Mysore?
Hyder Ali.
41) Who became the ruler after the death of Haider Ali?
Tipu Sultan.
42) How the Tipu sultan died ?
In the battle of Srirangapatna in 1799.
43) Who took the control of Mysore territory after Tipu Sultan?
British.
45) Which Multan officer revolted against the British?
Mulraj .
46) What we saw in the field of art architecture philosophy during the Renaissance period?
The revival of Greek and Roman tradition.
47) How Bartolomeo Dias reached the ‘ Cape of Good Hope’?
In search of India Bartolomeo reached the ‘ Cape of Good Hope’.
48) Which period known as the ‘Age of Revolution’?
A.18th and 19th century was known as the period of the ‘Age of Revolution’.
Short question answer
1) What changes were seen in people during renaissance?
During renaissance period there was a change in the outlook of treating each other as a human being. Instead of religion , man became the center point of ideologies.
2) What happened due to the discovery of Printing press?
Due to the discovery of printing press new ideas, concepts and knowledge reached to all sections of society.
3) How Christian priest took the advantage of common people?
The Christian priest took the advantage of the ignorance of the people and were indulged in unnecessary rituals. They looted the people in the name of religion.
4) Describe ‘Religion Reform Movement’?
‘Religion Reform Movement ‘ began against the Christian priests who manipulated the ordinary people and took the advantage of them .
5) Why European countries needed an alternative trade route to reach Asia?
A.When Ottoman conquered Constantinople, the overland trade routes which joined Asia and Europe went throughout the city was blocked by Ottoman. Hence there was a need of finding alternative trade route for the European countries to reach Asia.
6) What Americans did against war of England?
They organised the army under the leadership of George Washington.
7) Why French people revolted ?
They revolted against the uncontrolled and unjust monarchy and feudalism .
8) What is ‘Industrial Revolution’?
In ‘18th century there were many technological innovations in Europe. In this period machinary replaced the cottage and handlooms industry. The age of machines began and that is known as ‘Industrial revolution’.
9) What do you mean by Colonialism?
Colonialism means one country exploiting another country by making it into colony.
10) How capitalism arise in Europe?
With new discoveries of sea route, began a new trading system between Europe and Asia . Many traders came forward to trade with eastern countries through the sea route. Thus there was rise of many Trading Companies. Trade with Oriental countries was very profitable and responsible for economic prosperity.This led to accumulation of wealth in Europe. This property was used in the form of capital for trade and commerce which led to rise of capitalist economic system in Europe.
11) What do you mean by imperialism?
Imperialism means a system in which a powerful country controls other countries by establishing its overall domination and establishing many colonies.
12) Why Sikh community thought that the British would attack Punjab ?
A. Because Britisher bribed some of the Sikh Sardars as queen Jinbad could not able to control over the officers.
13) What do you mean by ‘Age of Renaissance’?
Age of Renaissance is known for the reform movements which laid the foundation of modern era through geographical discoveries, political and religious movements and through the development of various arts.
14) How capitalism arise in Europe?
Trading system evolved in Europe with the discoveries of sea route. There was rise of many trading companies as traders from Asian countries came forward to trade with eastern countries. Trade with oriental countries led to economic prosperity and accumulation of wealth in Europe. This propsperity was used in the form of capital for trade and commerce which emerged to capitalist economic system in Europe.