M.A HISTORY INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY

MHI-01: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SOCITIES

Course Code: MHI-01

Assignment Code: MHI-01/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. Define pastoral nomadism. Analyze society and economy of pastoral nomads. 20

2. Discuss the role of trade in the Bronze Age civilizations. 20

3. Explain the political structure of the early Roman Empire. 20

4. Briefly discuss polity, society and economy of West Africa. 20

5. Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each: 10+10

i) Origins of humans

ii) The Harappan seals

iii) Darius I

iv) Economic life of the Inkas.

Section – B

6. Briefly discuss the major debates on feudalism. 20

7. Write a note on the textile manufacture during the medieval period. 20

8. Discuss the changes in trading activities during the period of transition to Modern World. 20

9. Give a brief account of the growth of towns in Europe during the medieval period. 20

10. Write short notes on any two of the following in 250 words each: 10+10

i) Taoism and Buddhism in China

ii) India’s maritime trade

iii) Banjaras

iv) Contribution of Copernicus.

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