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

M.A. HISTORY
Term-End Examination

June, 2005

MHI-01: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES

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

1. Discuss in detail the development of tools by humans from the earliest times to the Palaeolithic period. (20)

2. Analyse the development of urbanism during the Bronze age civilizations. How did trade influence urban centres ? (20)

3. Analyse the process of emergence of Persian empire. How was its administration reorganised? (20)

4. Discuss in detail the Maya and Inca civilizations in Latin America. (20)

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 300 words each : (10+10)
(i) Consequences of agriculture for human development
(ii) Harappan Civilization
(iii) Slaves in Greek and Roman society
(iv) Lords and Manors

6. Discuss the growth of Christianity in the Roman world. What was the attitude of the State towards it ? (20)

7. Analyse the two phases of Feudalism in Europe. (20)

8. Discuss the textile production in Medieval Europe. How was production organised? (20)

9. Discuss the rise of Protestantism in Europe. Did it help in the rise of Capitalism ? (20)

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 300 words each : (10+10)
(i) Early Chinese society
(ii) Commercial practices in Medieval World
(iii) Institution of Sacral Kingship during Bronze age
(iv) Factors influencing demographic changes in Medieval Europe