Test Yourself: The Making of a Global World
Attempt all questions to assess your preparation. This self‑test covers the entire chapter and follows the CBSE exam pattern. Answers are given at the end. Use the scoring table to evaluate your performance.
๐ PART A: FILL IN THE BLANKS (30 Questions, 1 mark each)
- Q1. As early as ______________ BCE, an active coastal trade linked the Indus Valley civilisations with present-day West Asia.
- Q2. Cowries (seashells) from the Maldives were used as a form of ______________ and found their way to China and East Africa for more than a millennium.
- Q3. The name 'silk routes' points to the importance of West-bound Chinese ______________ cargoes.
- Q4. Buddhism emerged from eastern India and spread through intersecting points on the ______________ routes.
- Q5. Common foods like potatoes, soya, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes, chillies, and sweet potatoes were introduced in Europe and Asia after ______________ accidentally discovered the Americas.
- Q6. The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors was not guns but the germs of diseases like ______________.
- Q7. Ireland's potato crop failure in the 1840s led to a famine that killed about ______________ million people.
- Q8. The 'Corn Laws' were passed by the British government to restrict the import of ______________.
- Q9. In 1834, a customs union or ______________ was formed at the initiative of Prussia.
- Q10. Nearly ______________ per cent of world trade between 1820 and 1914 comprised primary products like wheat, cotton, and minerals.
- Q11. The invention of ______________ ships in the 1870s enabled the transport of frozen meat from America, Australia, and New Zealand to Europe.
- Q12. In 1885, the big European powers met in ______________ to complete the carving up of Africa between them.
- Q13. Rinderpest arrived in Africa in the late 1880s through infected cattle imported from British ______________.
- Q14. Rinderpest killed about ______________ per cent of African cattle.
- Q15. Indian indentured labourers were hired under contracts promising return travel to India after ______________ years of work.
- Q16. The main destinations of Indian indentured migrants were the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, and ______________.
- Q17. In Trinidad, the annual Muharram procession transformed into a riotous carnival called '______________'.
- Q18. The system of indentured labour was abolished in ______________.
- Q19. Shikaripuri Shroffs and Nattukottai Chettiars were groups of Indian ______________ and traders.
- Q20. From the 1860s, Hyderabadi Sindhi traders established flourishing ______________ at busy ports worldwide.
- Q21. Between 1812 and 1871, the share of raw cotton exports from India rose from 5% to ______________ %.
- Q22. Britain's trade surplus with India helped pay the so-called '______________ charges'.
- Q23. The First World War was the first modern ______________ war.
- Q24. The First World War killed about ______________ million people and injured 20 million.
- Q25. Henry Ford adopted the ______________ line technique to manufacture the T-Model Ford.
- Q26. Ford doubled the daily wage to $ ______________ in January 1914 to retain workers.
- Q27. The Great Depression began around the year ______________.
- Q28. By 1933, over ______________ banks had closed in the USA.
- Q29. The Bretton Woods Conference was held in July ______________.
- Q30. The Group of 77 (G-77) was organised to demand a New International ______________ Order (NIEO).
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๐ PART B: ONE WORD ANSWER (15 Questions, 1 mark each)
- Q1. What were the ancient trade routes called that linked China with Europe and northern Africa? ______________
- Q2. Which disease killed and decimated whole communities in America after European contact? ______________
- Q3. Which country passed the 'Corn Laws' to restrict grain imports? ______________
- Q4. What was the name of the customs union formed by German states in 1834? ______________
- Q5. What was the cattle plague that killed 90% of African cattle in the 1890s? ______________
- Q6. What was the system of bonded labour under contract called? ______________
- Q7. In which country did the 'Hosay' carnival develop from Muharram processions? ______________
- Q8. Who was the pioneer of mass production using the assembly line? ______________
- Q9. What was the name of the first mass-produced car by Henry Ford? ______________
- Q10. In which year did the Great Depression begin? ______________
- Q11. What was the name of the conference held in 1944 that established the IMF and World Bank? ______________
- Q12. Which country has an effective right of veto over key IMF and World Bank decisions? ______________
- Q13. What was the name of the group formed by developing countries to demand a new economic order? ______________
- Q14. What flowed from Europe to Asia in return for silk, textiles, and spices along the silk routes? ______________
- Q15. What was the term for forced labour that villagers had to contribute without payment? ______________
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๐ PART C: TRUE OR FALSE (15 Questions, 1 mark each)
- Q1. Buddhist missionaries from India introduced hand-printing technology into Japan. ______________
- Q2. The pre-modern world had no trade or cultural links between distant parts of the world. ______________
- Q3. Smallpox was the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in America. ______________
- Q4. American crops like potatoes and maize were known in India before the 15th century. ______________
- Q5. The Corn Laws were abolished due to pressure from industrialists and urban dwellers. ______________
- Q6. Rinderpest helped European colonisers conquer Africa by destroying African livelihoods. ______________
- Q7. Indentured labourers from India were treated well and had many legal rights. ______________
- Q8. Indian textile exports increased dramatically between 1812 and 1871. ______________
- Q9. The First World War led to an increase in able-bodied workforce in Europe. ______________
- Q10. Henry Ford's assembly line increased the output per worker by speeding up the pace of work. ______________
- Q11. The Great Depression affected agricultural regions more severely than industrial areas. ______________
- Q12. The Bretton Woods system was based on floating exchange rates. ______________
- Q13. The IMF and World Bank began financial operations in 1947. ______________
- Q14. The G-77 countries were mostly industrialised Western nations. ______________
- Q15. From the late 1970s, MNCs began shifting production to low-wage Asian countries like China. ______________
๐ ANSWER KEY
Part A: Fill in the Blanks
- 1. 3000
- 2. currency
- 3. silk
- 4. silk
- 5. Columbus
- 6. smallpox
- 7. 1 (one)
- 8. corn / grain
- 9. Zollverein
- 10. 60
- 11. refrigerated
- 12. Berlin
- 13. Asia
- 14. 90
- 15. 5 (five)
- 16. Fiji
- 17. Hosay
- 18. 1921
- 19. bankers
- 20. emporia
- 21. 35
- 22. home
- 23. industrial
- 24. 9 (nine)
- 25. assembly
- 26. 5 (five)
- 27. 1929
- 28. 4,000
- 29. 1944
- 30. Economic
Part B: One Word Answer
- 1. Silk Routes
- 2. Smallpox
- 3. Great Britain / Britain
- 4. Zollverein
- 5. Rinderpest
- 6. Indentured labour
- 7. Trinidad
- 8. Henry Ford
- 9. T-Model Ford
- 10. 1929
- 11. Bretton Woods Conference
- 12. USA / United States
- 13. G-77 / Group of 77
- 14. Gold and silver / Precious metals
- 15. Begar
Part C: True or False
- 1. False – Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770.
- 2. False – The pre-modern world had vibrant trade and cultural links, like the silk routes.
- 3. True – Smallpox was the most powerful weapon as natives had no immunity.
- 4. False – These crops were introduced only after Columbus discovered the Americas.
- 5. True – Industrialists and urban dwellers forced the abolition of Corn Laws.
- 6. True – Rinderpest destroyed African livelihoods, enabling Europeans to conquer Africa.
- 7. False – They faced harsh conditions with few legal rights – described as "new system of slavery".
- 8. False – Textile exports declined; raw material exports increased.
- 9. False – Deaths and injuries reduced the able-bodied workforce.
- 10. True – The assembly line forced workers to work faster, increasing output.
- 11. True – Agricultural prices fell more sharply and for longer than industrial prices.
- 12. False – It was based on fixed exchange rates with the dollar linked to gold.
- 13. True – The IMF and World Bank commenced financial operations in 1947.
- 14. False – G-77 were developing countries, not industrialised Western nations.
- 15. True – From the late 1970s, MNCs relocated production to low-wage Asian countries.
๐ SCORING TABLE
Total marks: 60 (30+15+15). Calculate your score and check your performance level below:
| Marks Obtained | Performance Level |
|---|---|
| 54‑60 | ๐ Outstanding – You have mastered the chapter! |
| 48‑53 | ✨ Excellent – Strong grasp, ready for board exams |
| 42‑47 | ๐ Good – Need to revise a few topics |
| 36‑41 | ๐ Average – Focus on dates, names, and key events |
| Below 36 | ⚠️ Needs Revision – Study the Smart Notes again carefully |
๐ ANALYSIS BY SECTION
- Part A (Fill in the blanks): Tests your recall of specific dates, percentages, and key terms. If you scored low here, create flashcards for all numbers (3000 BCE, 60%, 90%, 1921, 1929, 1944) and terms (Rinderpest, Zollverein, Hosay, Begar).
- Part B (One word answer): Tests your ability to identify key concepts, places, and personalities. Practice writing one-line definitions for terms like indentured labour, Rinderpest, Bretton Woods, G-77.
- Part C (True/False): Tests your understanding of common misconceptions. If you made errors here, review the "Common Mistakes" section from FAQs.
๐ REVISION TIPS BASED ON PERFORMANCE
- If you scored below 36: Focus on the three flows – trade, labour, capital. Read the Smart Notes section by section and make your own short notes. Pay special attention to the impact of Rinderpest, indentured labour, and the Great Depression.
- If you scored 36‑41: You know the basics but are missing finer details. Revise the dates and percentages, and the specific roles of the Bretton Woods institutions and G-77.
- If you scored 42‑47: You have a good grasp. Focus on 5‑mark answer structures – practice writing answers for "role of technology" and "impact of Great Depression on India".
- If you scored 48‑60: Excellent! Now practice writing answers under timed conditions and attempt the PYQs section to familiarise yourself with board exam patterns.
Remember: Consistent practice is the key to scoring full marks in History. Revise this chapter at least three times before the exam.
