History Practice Quiz 135

Q1.What does the source text suggest is needed for a history that includes Indian activities?

A. Another format for history B. More Governor-Generals C. Longer chapters D. More dates

Q2.According to the source, what becomes important when we periodise history?

A. The terms we use to demarcate differences between periods B. The number of chapters C. The length of each period D. The names of rulers

Q3.Who suggested that the British should conquer all territories in India to ensure enlightenment and happiness of the Indian people?

A. James Mill B. Lord Macaulay C. Warren Hastings D. Thomas Munro

Q4.What did James Mill believe about India's capacity for progress?

A. India was capable of progress without British help B. India was not capable of progress without British help C. India was already fully enlightened D. India needed help from other European countries

Q5.In the idea of history presented by Mill, what did British rule represent?

A. All the forces of progress and civilisation B. A period of darkness and regression C. A neutral influence on India D. A temporary occupation

Q6.How was the period before British rule characterized in Mill's conception?

A. A period of enlightenment B. A period of darkness C. A period of economic growth D. A period of liberty

Q7.What criticism does the source text raise against characterizing an age only through the religion of the rulers?

A. It suggests that the lives and practices of others do not really matter B. It is too simplistic C. It ignores economic factors D. It is not based on facts

Q8.What is one problem with the division of Indian history into 'ancient', 'medieval', and 'modern'?

A. It is borrowed from the West and may not fit Indian context B. It is too detailed C. It ignores colonial rule D. It is based on religion

Q9.In the Western periodisation, what was the medieval period associated with?

A. Growth of science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality B. A society where features of modern society did not exist C. Colonial rule D. Economic progress

Q10.Under British rule, did people have equality, freedom or liberty?

A. Yes, they had all these rights B. No, they did not have equality, freedom or liberty C. Only some people had these rights D. The text does not mention this

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History Practice Quiz 135