MHI-101 EM 2023-24 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MHI-101: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCIETIES
Course Code: MHI-101
Assignment Code: MHI-101/AST/ TMA/2023-24
Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’. You
have to attempt at least two questions from each section in about 500 words each. All
questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
1. Write a note on the Shang civilization of Northern and Central China. 20
2. Give a brief account of the transition to democracy in ancient Greece. 20
3. Discuss in brief economy and polity of South African civilization. 20
4. Explain various religious traditions in the late Roman Empire. 20
5. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
10+10
i) Pastoral Nomadism
ii) Zoroastrianism
iii) Rise of city of Mecca
iv) Confucianism
SECTION B
6. Write a note on major debates on feudalism. 20
7. Give an account of India’s maritime trade. How did Portuguese trade affect Indian
overseas trade? 20
8. ‘Textile manufacture is one of the oldest crafts in most societies.’ Explain. 20

9. Discuss the main features of administration, economy and society of medieval towns in Europe. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following. Answer in about 250 words each.
10+10
i) Banjaras
ii) Trade routes
iii) Printing technology
iv) Gunpowder revolution