ICSE – Grade 8 – History – Ch 01 – QA

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a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true, but R is false
d) A is false, but R is true

1. A: Primary sources are original records of events.
    R: History books are primary sources.
    Answer: c
   
   
   
2. A: The Renaissance began in Italy.
    R: Italy had rich cultural heritage and wealthy patrons who supported art.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
3. A: The Reformation was a political movement.
    R: It was aimed at reforming the Catholic Church.
    Answer: c
   
   
   
4. A: Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India.
    R: He sailed around the southern tip of Africa.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
5. A: Magellan’s voyage proved that the Earth is round.
    R: His expedition completed the first circumnavigation of the globe.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
6. A: The Industrial Revolution began in France.
    R: France had abundant coal and iron.
    Answer: d
   
   
   
7. A: James Watt invented the Steam Engine.
    R: The Steam Engine was the main power source for industrial machines.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
8. A: Imperialism spread European education, language, and religion in colonies.
    R: European powers wanted to culturally integrate their colonies.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
9. A: The seed drill increased farming efficiency.
    R: It sowed seeds uniformly at the right depth.
    Answer: a
   
   
   
10. A: The Renaissance encouraged curiosity and learning.
     R: It focused only on religious matters.
     Answer: c
    
    
    
11. A: Primary sources are based on secondary sources.
     R: Secondary sources interpret primary sources.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
12. A: Bartholomew Diaz was the first to sail around the world.
     R: He reached the southern tip of Africa.
     Answer: c
    
    
    
13. A: Crop rotation improves soil fertility.
     R: It prevents nutrient depletion in the soil.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
14. A: The Water Frame was powered by steam.
     R: It used water power for spinning.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
15. A: Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance scientist and artist.
     R: He painted the Mona Lisa.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
16. A: The Reformation resulted in the formation of Protestant churches.
     R: It protested against corruption in the Catholic Church.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
17. A: Imperialism was driven by the need for raw materials and markets.
     R: Industrial nations sought colonies for economic gain.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
18. A: Overcrowding in towns was a result of industrial urbanisation.
     R: People migrated to towns in search of jobs.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
19. A: The astrolabe and magnetic compass were used for agriculture.
     R: They were navigation tools for sea voyages.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
20. A: The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century.
     R: England had natural resources, colonies, and a strong banking system.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
21. A: Petrarch was an explorer during the Renaissance.
     R: He was known as the Father of Humanism.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
22. A: The period of transition laid the foundation of the modern age.
     R: It was marked by innovation, exploration, and exploitation.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
23. A: The Power Loom mechanised weaving.
     R: It was invented by Edmund Cartwright.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
24. A: The Renaissance ended in the 14th century.
     R: It began in the 14th century and continued till the 17th century.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
25. A: Imperialism destroyed local industries in colonies.
     R: Imported European goods replaced local products.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
26. A: James Hargreaves invented the Water Frame.
     R: He invented the Spinning Jenny.
     Answer: c
    
    
    
27. A: Martin Luther started the Reformation in France.
     R: He led it in Germany.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
28. A: The Industrial Revolution increased pollution.
     R: Factories emitted smoke and waste.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
29. A: The voyages of discovery were inspired by the spirit of the Renaissance.
     R: People were curious and sought new trade routes.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
30. A: Crop rotation decreased farming productivity.
     R: It actually increased productivity by maintaining soil health.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
31. A: The Renaissance encouraged humanism.
     R: Humanism focused on human potential and achievements.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
32. A: Coal and iron were abundant in England during the Industrial Revolution.
     R: They were essential raw materials for industries.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
33. A: Vasco da Gama discovered America.
     R: Christopher Columbus discovered America.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
34. A: The Industrial Revolution created new social classes.
     R: Industrialists and workers emerged as major groups.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
35. A: The Reformation led to the decline of the Catholic Church’s power.
     R: Protestant churches became more widespread.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
36. A: The seed drill was invented for spinning yarn.
     R: It was used to sow seeds more efficiently.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
37. A: The Industrial Revolution began in the 16th century.
     R: It began in the 18th century.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
38. A: The astrolabe was used for measuring the position of stars.
     R: It helped sailors navigate at sea.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
39. A: Urbanisation during the Industrial Revolution improved living conditions.
     R: It often led to overcrowding and poor sanitation.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
40. A: Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance explorer.
     R: He was actually an artist and inventor.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
41. A: Magellan completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth.
     R: He died before finishing the voyage, but his crew completed it.
     Answer: b
    
    
    
42. A: Imperialism always benefited the colonies.
     R: It often exploited colonies for resources.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
43. A: The Industrial Revolution increased production and trade.
     R: Machines produced goods faster and in larger quantities.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
44. A: The Renaissance began in the 15th century.
     R: It began in the 14th century.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
45. A: The Reformation encouraged geographical exploration.
     R: Exploration was encouraged by the Renaissance, not the Reformation.
     Answer: c
    
    
    
46. A: Factories were powered by steam during the Industrial Revolution.
     R: The Steam Engine was the main source of power.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
47. A: The Water Frame used water power for spinning.
     R: It was invented by Richard Arkwright.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
48. A: The voyages of discovery were made easier by navigational inventions.
     R: Instruments like the astrolabe and compass were used.
     Answer: a
    
    
    
49. A: Imperialism promoted only the local cultures of colonies.
     R: It actually spread European culture and language.
     Answer: d
    
    
    
50. A: The period of transition included the Renaissance, Reformation, and Industrial Revolution.
     R: All these shaped the modern age.
     Answer: a