Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU MHI01 Ancient and Medieval Societies June 2007

M.A. HISTORY
Term-End Examination

June, 2007

MHI-01: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES

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

1. Is it correct to describe the transition to agriculture as a Neolithic Revolution? (20)

2. The emergence of the city and early state formation were twin processes. Comment. (20)

3. Analyse the relationship between Slavery and Democracy in Ancient Greece. (20)

4. What was distinctive about the relationship between Religion and Kingship in Egypt? Discuss. (20)

5. Discuss the spread of Islam and Christianity in a comparative framework. (20)

6. In what ways is the feudal system of the first phase of Feudalism different from the second phase? (20)

7. What was the impact of European trading companies on Indian overseas trade? (20)

8. Trace the emergence of a Modern World System in Europe. (20)

9. How did changes in technologies of warfare and communication impact society and economy in the Late Medieval period? (20)

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in about 300 words each: (10+10)
(i) Palaeolithic Society
(ii) Maya Civilisation
(iii) Patricians and Plebians
(iv) Buddhism