Ancient, Medieval and Modern

Q.

James Mill divided Indian history into three periods – Hindu, Muslim, Christian. State whether true or false.

Q. James Mill was of the opinion that before British came to India, __________ruled the country.

1. Only Muslims
2. Hindus and Muslims
   
3. Only Hindus
   
4. Hindus, Muslims and British
   

Q. What are the features of the modern society?

1. Science and reason
2. Liberty and equality
3. Democracy
4. All the above

Q. Which of the following is NOT the period of division of Indian History by James Mill?

1. Christians
   
2. Sikhs
   
3. Muslim
   
4. Hindu

Q.

State whether true or false:

(a)James Mill divided Indian history into three periods − Hindu, Muslim, Christian.

(b)Official documents help us understand what the people of the country think.

(c)The British thought surveys were important for effective administration.

Q. What was the important suggestion made by James Mill to the British?

1. With Religious tolerance, caste taboos and other superstitious practices only India can progress.
   
2. Introduction of European manners and Western education will lower the level of Indian civilization
   
3. India will progress without British help.
   
4. British should conquer all the territories in India to ensure the enlightenment and happiness of Indian People
   

Q. Why do we not consider the colonial period into the modern period?

1. Due to poor economic growth and progress.
2. Due to equality not being there.
3. Due to no sense of freedom or liberty being there.
4. All the above

Q. In his book, James Mill divided the history into periods.

1. three
2. four
3. two
4. seven

Q.

Why did some people in the eighteenth century Europe think that culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?

Q. The brought about a lot of changes to the economic and social lives of people.

1. Ancient period
2. Medieval period
3. Modern period

Q. According to historians, the referred to the period marking the start of civilizations.

1. Ancient period
2. Medieval period
3. Modern period

Q. Do you think the British were interested in educating the Indians and reforming Indian society? Or did they have other interests? Give reasons.