Tiny but Deadly

Q. India and China were the wealthiest countries till the 18th century. Select the reason that proves this statement correct:

1. All the countries invested here.
2. African slaves helped in agriculture and running of factories.
3. Many industries were established.
4. Geographical location was favourable.

Q. The deadly virus that killed almost half of the population in America was ___.

1. Chicken pox
2. Smallpox
3. Rabies
4. Influenza

Q. Colonial India was not an important trade point due to the disinterest of the Indian traders.

1. True
2. False

Q. S1: Extraction of precious metals like gold and silver led to the colonisation of America.

S2: Major parts of Africa was desert and attracted colonial ruler towards this continent.

Pick the most suitable option related to these two statements:

1. S1: True; S2: False
2. S1: True; S2: True
3. S1: False; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q. According to the Brazilian anthropologist, , more than half of the indigeneous population of America, Australia, and Oceania had died due to .

1. Darcy Ribeiro
2. smallpox
3. Edward Jenner
4. famine