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The document contains a series of questions and prompts related to the Renaissance in Europe and the development of science, including multiple-choice questions, identification of incorrect pairs, and short answer sections. It covers key figures, inventions, and events such as the Industrial Revolution, the voyages of explorers, and the impact of the Catholic Church. Additionally, it asks for explanations and opinions on historical events and their significance.

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Chapter 1_ Assignment

The document contains a series of questions and prompts related to the Renaissance in Europe and the development of science, including multiple-choice questions, identification of incorrect pairs, and short answer sections. It covers key figures, inventions, and events such as the Industrial Revolution, the voyages of explorers, and the impact of the Catholic Church. Additionally, it asks for explanations and opinions on historical events and their significance.

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Chapter 1 Renaissance in Europe and Development of science

Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the statement.

1.Industrial Revolution first began in…………..


(a) America (b) England (c) France (d) Germany
2.The Italian traveler,………….,introduced China and other Asian countries to
Europe.
(a) Ibn Batuta (b) Columbus (c) Ferdinand Magellan (d) Marco Polo
3.In 1609,……….prepared a more sophisticated telescope ,which enabled the further research
in the field of astronomy.
(a) Kepler (b) John Kay (c) Galileo (d) Copernicus
4.With the support of the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel of Spain, …………., set sail in
search of India.
(a) Columbus (b) Vasco da Gama (c) Mungo Park (d) Bartholomew Dias
5.Vasco da Gama landed at the Indian port of………….. in 1498.
(a) Madras (b) Kanyakumari (c) Calicut [ Kozikode] (d) Kochin
6. A machine called ‘Spinning Jenny’ was created by _________ in England.
(a) James Hargreaves (b) Richard Arkwright (c) Edmund Cartwright (d) John Kay

Find the incorrect pair from group ‘B’,and write the corrected ones.

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’


1.John Kay flying shuttle
2.Samuel Crompton cotton gin
3. Edmund Cartwright power loom
4.James Watt steam engine
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’

1.Cylinder or roller printing Thomas Bell


2.Steam Engine James Watt
3.Clermont steamboat Robert Fulton
4.Printing Press Macro Polo

Write the names.


1] Father of Empirical Science –
2] Scientist who told the world that the center of our planetary system is the ‘Sun’ and not the
‘Earth’-
3]The treatise written by Varahmihir-
4] The highest authority of Catholic church-
5]Moon is self- luminous and has smooth surface (opinion of) –
6] The moon shines with the reflection of sunlight –
7] Epics by Homer-
8] The machine which removed cotton seeds from cotton-
Dr. Shivani Limaye, Fergusson College Pune 4
9] Flying shuttle-
10] The one who invented steam engine-
11]The first attempt of using steam engine for road transport –
12] First Viceroy of Goa and Kochi-
13]First attempt of circumnavigation of earth-

Q. 3 [A] Observe the map and answer the questions base on it

1. What is this map related to?


2. in which Indian port did Vasco- da- Gama Reach?
3. Which seafarer who attempted to circumnavigate the earth is mentioned in this map?
4. Write the name of any one seafarer who travelled to the west of Europe towards America.
5. Name the ocean to the south of the Asia

Complete the concept maps.

Dr. Shivani Limaye, Fergusson College Pune 4


Dr. Shivani Limaye, Fergusson College Pune 4
Write short notes .

1] Christopher Columbus 5] European Crusades


2] Catholic Church 6] Metallurgy in Europe
3] Vasco da Gama 7] Economic Nationalism
4] Galileo 8] Consequences of the Industrial Revolution

Explain the following statements with reason.

1] The crusades were supported by the European rulers and rich traders.

2] The Industrial Revolution first began in England.

3] The invention of printing is the gift of renaissance period to the world.

4] The number of European colonies in the African continent increased.

State your opinion.

Dr. Shivani Limaye, Fergusson College Pune 4


1] Industrial Revolution left impacts on India as-well.

2]Economic nationalism & imperialism rose in Europe after Industrial Revolution

3] The European renaissance is supposed to have reached its zenith in the 15th-16th centuries.

4] The European natural scientists of 17th century, laid foundation of modern science.

Answer the following questions in detail.

1] Explain the causes and effects of European crusades.

2]Write information about the industrial revolution that took place in textile industry.

3] Give the detailed information of inventors and scientific inventions during renaissance
period.

Answer the following question with the help of given points.

1. Write the information about the Geographical discoveries and explorers.

(1) Macro Polo


(2) Henry the Navigator
(3) Bartholomew Dias

Dr. Shivani Limaye, Fergusson College Pune 4

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