HISTORY MOST IMPORTANT

CHAPTER–WISE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

 Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

Very Important 3-5 Marks Questions

1. Explain the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany.

2. How was nationalism developed in Europe in the 19th century?

3. What were the main ideas of French Revolutionaries regarding nationalism?

4. Describe the process of Unification of Italy.

5. What was the ‘Act of Union 1707’? How did it affect Scotland?

6. Analyse the condition of women, peasants & artisans during the 18th and 19th century Europe.

7. Explain the importance of Balkan nationalism in destabilizing Europe.

Repeated 1–2 Mark Questions

• Who was Giuseppe Mazzini?

• What is meant by nation-state?

• Name any two Balkan countries.

 Chapter 2: Nationalism in India

5 MARK VERY IMPORTANT

1. Describe the causes and features of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

2. Why did Gandhiji call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?

3. Discuss the Salt March / Civil Disobedience Movement.

4. Role of peasants, tribals and plantation workers in the national movement.

5. Compare the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

6. Why did the different social groups join the Civil Disobedience Movement?

7. Explain the Rowlatt Act and the events that followed.

Frequently Asked 3 Mark Questions

• Khilafat Movement

• Simon Commission

• Satyagraha methods

• Importance of Lahore Session (1929)

Repeated 1 Mark Questions

• Year of NCM → 1920

• Year of CDM → 1930

 Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World

MOST IMPORTANT 5 MARK

1. Explain the effects of the Great Depression on the world.

2. Describe the Silk Routes and their impact on world trade.

3. How did technology (steamships, railways, refrigeration) transform trade & migration?

4. Impact of colonisation on Africa and Asia.

5. What was the role of indentured labour in globalisation?

Repeated Short Questions

• What were ‘Corn Laws’?

• Why were they abolished?

• Why is 19th century called “Age of Globalisation”?

 Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation

Very Important 5 Mark Questions

1. Why did industrialisation in Britain begin first in the textile industry?

2. Explain the life of industrial workers—working conditions, wages, welfare.

3. Why did handicrafts and artisans suffer under British rule?

4. Role of entrepreneurs like G.D. Birla and Dwarkanath Tagore.

5. Difference between factory system and domestic system.

Repeated 3 Mark Questions

• Why did merchants prefer the “putting-out system”?

• Why did industrialists use advertisements?

 Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World

MOST IMPORTANT 5 MARK

1. Explain the development of print culture in Europe.

2. How did print revolution change European society?

3. Discuss the role of print in the French Revolution.

4. Explain the growth of print in India.

5. Why did women and reformers support print?

6. Role of newspapers and journals in forming public opinion.

Repeated Short Questions

• What is the significance of Gutenberg’s printing press?

• Vernacular Press Act – meaning & impact