Chapter 3 - The Making of a Global World – Class 10 History - Test Yourself (CBSE)

📝 Test Yourself

This section contains 50 active recall questions to test your understanding without seeing answers first. Attempt all questions honestly, then check your score. Perfect for self-assessment before exams.

📋 Instructions

Attempt all questions without looking at answers

Write your answers on paper or mentally

Score 1 mark for each correct answer

Check answers only after completing all questions

Target: Score at least 40/50 (80%)

Active Recall Questions (1 Mark Each)

Answer questions 1-50. Questions 1-30: Fill in blanks, 31-40: One word, 41-50: True/False.

1. Silk routes connected __________ with the West.
2. __________ carried goods from China to the Roman Empire.
3. __________ was the disease that killed many native Americans.
4. The Portuguese and Spanish conquest of America began in the __________ century.
5. __________ were the original inhabitants of America.
6. Africa's prosperity declined due to the __________ trade.
7. Indentured labourers worked on __________ plantations.
8. __________ was the main destination for Indian indentured labourers.
9. The First World War was fought between __________.
10. The Great Depression began in __________.
11. __________ was the president of USA during the Great Depression.
12. Bretton Woods Conference established __________ and __________.
13. G-77 was a group of __________ countries.
14. __________ is known as the architect of India's planned economy.
15. __________ disease spread through trade routes in the 14th century.
16. The 'Corn Laws' were abolished in __________.
17. Rinderpest arrived in Africa in the __________.
18. __________ countries imposed loans and trade restrictions on poorer nations.
19. __________ is an example of a multinational corporation.
20. The post-war economic system is known as the __________ system.
21. __________ was the most devastating famine in Bengal.
22. Global agricultural economy was transformed by __________ and __________.
23. Indian entrepreneurs in Africa were known as __________.
24. __________ was the main export from India to Britain in the 19th century.
25. Britain borrowed from __________ banks during World War I.
26. __________ was established to finance post-war reconstruction.
27. __________ was the leader of the non-aligned movement.
28. __________ countries faced debt crises in the 1980s.
29. The 'Great Depression' lasted from __________ to __________.
30. __________ was the movement of people from Europe to America.
31. What food traveled from America to Europe?
32. Which metal attracted Europeans to South America?
33. Name the system of labor where workers are bound by contract.
34. Which war caused massive economic transformation globally?
35. What was the main reason for abolishing Corn Laws?
36. Which animal disease affected African livelihoods?
37. Name the international trade organization formed after WWII.
38. Which country faced the Great Bengal Famine?
39. What is the movement of capital, goods and people across nations called?
40. Which city hosted the Bretton Woods Conference?
41. Silk routes existed only on land. (True/False)
42. Potatoes were introduced to Europe from America. (True/False)
43. Africa benefited economically from the slave trade. (True/False)
44. Indentured labourers were mainly from China to Caribbean. (True/False)
45. The Great Depression affected only the USA. (True/False)
46. IMF and World Bank were established at Bretton Woods. (True/False)
47. G-77 demanded a New International Economic Order. (True/False)
48. MNCs operate only in their home countries. (True/False)
49. Rinderpest was a plant disease. (True/False)
50. Britain was the world's leading economy in the 19th century. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Scoring

PART A Answers (Questions 1-30):

1. Asia/China
2. Silk
3. Smallpox
4. 15th
5. Native Americans/Amerindians
6. slave
7. sugar
8. Caribbean islands
9. Allies and Central Powers
10. 1929
11. Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. IMF and World Bank
13. developing
14. Jawaharlal Nehru
15. Plague/Black Death
16. 1846
17. 1890s
18. Developed
19. Ford/McDonald's/etc.
20. Bretton Woods
21. 1943 Bengal Famine
22. technology and capital
23. diaspora
24. cotton textiles
25. US
26. World Bank
27. Jawaharlal Nehru
28. Latin American
29. 1929, 1939
30. Migration

PART B Answers (Questions 31-40):

31. Potato
32. Silver
33. Indentured
34. World War I
35. Industrialization
36. Rinderpest
37. WTO/GATT
38. India
39. Globalization
40. New Hampshire

PART C Answers (Questions 41-50):

41. False
42. True
43. False
44. False
45. False
46. True
47. True
48. False
49. False
50. True

Your Score	Performance Level	Recommended Action
45-50	Outstanding	Ready for board exam
40-44	Excellent	Minor revision needed
35-39	Good	Revise weak areas
30-34	Average	Re-study chapter
Below 30	Needs Improvement	Start from NCERT basics

💡 Active Recall Benefits

Forgets 70% less: Active recall is 50% more effective than passive reading

Identifies gaps: Clearly shows what you don't know

Builds confidence: Regular testing reduces exam anxiety

Improves retention: Retrieval practice strengthens memory

Exam simulation: Prepares you for actual test conditions

Pro Tip: Attempt this test once a week until you consistently score 45+. This ensures long-term retention.