Britain, North America, and France

Q.

What helped in the formation of a nation-state in Britain?

1. The formation of a nation-state in Britain was the result of a sudden upheaval.

2. In 1688, the monarchy in Britain had seized the power from English Parliament.

3. The parliament through a bloodless revolution seized power from the monarchy which gradually led to the emergence of a nation-state.

4. The British nation was formed as a result of a war with Scotland and Wales.

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are wrong about renaissance and other significant revolutions?

1. The Renaissance was a period of economic revolution.
2. Women and African-Americans were denied the right to vote for a long time in the initial draft of the US constitution.
3. The people of France were absolutely disappointed with their king, Louis XVI and this eventually led to a revolt.
4. The revolution in England served as an inspiration for other countries across the world to fight for democracy.

Q.

How did the French Revolution pave the way for democracy in Europe

Q. Ideas of liberty and democratic rights were the most important legacy of the French Revolution. Explain the statement in the light of French Revolution

Q. At the end of which of the following periods of history did Europe witness the period of 'Renaissance'?

1. Pre-Historic Age
2. Ancient Age
3. Medieval Age
4. Early Modern Age

Q. Assertion: British monarchical system underwent drastic changes during the years 1688–89.
Reason: A parliamentary democracy was established in Britain, restricting the powers of the king.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Q.

how did life of the french people change after the abolition of press censorship in 1789?

Q.

Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.

Q. The British had established ____ colonies along with the east coast of North America.

1. 13
2. 7
3. 19
4. 23

Q. Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.