Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU MHI01 Ancient and Medieval Societies December 2005

M.A. HISTORY
Term-End Examination

December, 2005

MHI-01: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 75%)

1. Give a detailed account of domestication of plants and animals. How did it affect the society ? (20)

2. Write an essay on development of writing and artistic expression during the Bronze age. (20)

3. Discuss in detail the political structure and society of early Roman empire. (20)

4. Discuss the major communities in South Africa and give a brief account of their economy and government. (20)

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 300 words each. (10+10)
(i) Tools in Palaeolithic period
(ii) Mesopotamia and its cities
(iii) Debates on decline of feudalism
(iv) Major Scientific Advances in medieval Europe

6. Write an essay on the rise of Islam and the rule of first four Caliphs. (20)

7. What do you understand by feudalism ? What were its main features ? (20)

8. Give a detailed account of the business communities in the medieval world. (20)

9. Discuss in detail the physical layout of towns in medieval period. What was their relationship with the countryside ? (20)

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 300 words each : (10+10)
(i) Early Greek Civilization
(ii) Maya Civilization
(iii) Rise of Protestantism in Europe
(iv) Nomadic Migrations