Calicut University 2009 B.A History – I : Emergence of the Modern World - Question Paper

(Map Study)
I. 1) Mark on the outline map given the Major sites of the 1st World War.
OR
Major British colonies around 1700 (8 Marks)

PART – B
(Essays)
II. ans any 3 of the subsequent : (3×20=60 Marks)
2) What is Feudalism ? What was the nature of European Feudalism ?
3) Briefly discuss the major geographical discoveries of the 15th and 16th Centuries.
4) Evaluate the role of Enlightenment philosophers in developing rational thinking.
5) What were the causes of the struggle ranging from the king and the parliament in England ?
6) Assess the background of the Russian Revolution of 1917.
7) Briefly discuss the causes of the 1st World War .
8) Evaluate the role of Non-Aligned Movement.

PART – C
(Short Essays)
III. ans any 4 of the subsequent : (4×8=32 Marks)
9) What is Crusades ? Write its effects.
10) elaborate the contributions of Adam Smith in the development of industrial
capitalism ?
11) What is Cold War ? explain its impact on international relations.
12) Who were the important leaders of Reformation ?
13) explain the effects of the war of American Independence.
14) Write a note on Revolutions in 1848 in Europe.
15) Why did the Industrial Revolution break out 1st in England ?
16) Evaluate the role of San Martin in Latin American liberation.

Earning:   Approval pending.