Discipline of History Before the 1800s

Q. The ___ university was the first university that had an independent department for history.

1. Ruhr Bochum University
2. University of Stuttgart
3. Manchester University
4. Gottingen University

Q. Gottingen University was founded in the year _______ CE.

1. 1737

Q. S1: In the 19th century, the interest in research led to the establishment of several universities.
S2: In the 1800s, the focus of people shifted from divine phenomena to scientific research.

1. S1: True; S2: True; Both are independent statements
2. S1: False; S2: True
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S1

Q.

For how many years did Gandhiji study the Indian situation after returning to his mothrland?

1. 3 years

2. 4 years

3. 5 years

4. 2 years

Q. (1) Man has existed for about a million years.
(P) Science, as a dominant factor in determining the beliefs of educated human beings, has existed for about 300 years and as a source of economic technique for about 150 years.
(Q) When we consider how recently it has risen to power, we find ourselves forced to believe that we are at the very beginning of its contribution to transforming human life.
(R) In this brief period, it has proved itself as an incredibly powerful revolutionary force.
(S) He has possessed writing for about 6000 years, and agriculture for perhaps just a little longer.
(6) What its future effects will be is a matter of conjecture, but possibly a study of its effects up till now may make the conjecture a little more meaningful.

1. QRPS
   
2. PRSQ
   
3. SPRQ
   
4. SQRP
   

Q. What’s the difference between science and technology? Discuss in pairs and tell your answer to the class.

Q. Where is Gottingen University located?

1. Norway
2. Germany
3. Austria
4. France

Q. In this passage, the author stresses the importance of _______.

1. education for living
2. technological advances
3. increased interest in the study of history
4. satisfying the desire for security