1.Introduction to History Flashcards
What are the subdivisions of History?
History is subdivided into Ancient history, Medieval history, Modern history, World history, and Post-independence history.
What is the importance of art and culture in Ancient and Medieval history?
Art and culture are important parts of Ancient and Medieval history.
How long is India’s history and what is its commonality despite diversity?
India has a history of 5000 years, and despite diversity, it shares a common history.
What are the subdivisions of Indian History, and what time periods do they cover?
Indian History is subdivided into Ancient history (3000 BC - 600 AD), Medieval history (600 AD - 1757), and Modern history (1757 - 1947).
What is the significance of rationality in Modern history?
Rationality, which is the existence of reason in every activity, is a very important factor for modernization.
What were the reasons for European advent to India during the Modern period?
The reasons for European advent to India included the need for spices, raw materials for the industrial revolution, the fall of Constantinople in 1453, and the search for trading opportunities outside Europe.
What were the three main centers of trade in Europe during the medieval period?
The three main centers of trade in Europe during the medieval period were London, Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), and Florence.
Who ruled and controlled Constantinople before it was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1453?
Before it was captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1453, Constantinople was ruled and controlled by the Byzantine Empire, which was a Christian empire.
What was the Tordesillas Treaty, and what did it establish?
The Tordesillas Treaty was a treaty signed between Spain and Portugal in 1494, which established an imaginary line in the Atlantic Ocean. The treaty allowed Portugal to explore the eastern part of the imaginary line, while Spain was allowed to explore the western part. This is why many Latin American countries speak Spanish and Portuguese.
What was the symbol of power and prosperity till 1945?
Till 1945, land was the symbol of power and prosperity.
Who reached the southern tip of Africa called the Cape of Good Hope in 1487, and who reached Calicut in 1498?
Bartholomew Dias reached the southern tip of Africa called the Cape of Good Hope in 1487, while Vasco-DA-Gama reached Calicut on 11th May 1498.
Which European countries started coming to India after Vasco-DA-Gama’s arrival, and in what order did they arrive?
After Vasco-DA-Gama’s arrival, the order in which European countries started coming to India was: Portuguese (1498), Dutch, English, Danish, and French (1664).
How did the British acquire Bombay city?
The British acquired Bombay city as dowry from the Portuguese as a result of a matrimonial alliance between England and Portugal.
Which treaty was signed between England and the Dutch, and what did it establish?
A treaty was signed between England and the Dutch, according to which the Dutch were allowed to trade in the East Indies (present-day Indonesia) while England could focus on Indian trade.
Where were the Dutch from?
The Dutch were from the Netherlands.
