[BA 3rd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, History, General, History of Europe: 1453 - 1815]
1. (a) Answer the following questions in one word or in one sentence: 1x8=8
- Who invented printing machine in Europe?
- Who was the author of the book, Praise of Folly?
- When did Vasco Da Gama discover sea route to India?
- Who is regarded as a maker of modern Russia?
- Who is considered as the father of modern physics?
- Who was the author of the famous historical work, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire?
- Who was Joseph II?
- Who was the most influential diplomat of the Congress of Vienna?
(b) Write short notes on the following (any three) 4x3=12
- Counter Reformation.
- Charles V.
- Adam Smith.
- Capitalism.
- Holy Alliance (1815).
2. Why Renaissance first started in Italy? Answer briefly the results of Renaissance. 6+6=12
Or
Assess the contribution of Martin Luther in the Reformation Movement. 12
3. Narrate briefly the reign of Louis XIV of France as a symbol of absolute monarchy. 12
Or
Describe the causes and results of Glorious Revolution. 6+6=12
4. What is Mercantilism? Mention its principles. 4+8=12
Or
Discuss the political and economic causes of the American War of Independence.
5. “Frederick the Great was an Enlightened Despot”. Justify the statement. 12
Or
Prepare a brief note on the impact of Industrial Revolution in Europe. 12
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6. Review the role of contemporary philosophers as a factor of the French Revolution.
12
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Discuss the causes of the downfall of Napoleon. 12
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