LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – HISTORY
FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
HT 1502/HT1500 - OUR ANCIENT CULTURAL HERITAGE
Date : 10-11-10
Time : 1:00 - 4:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Answer any TEN of the following in TEN lines each
(10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. Epics
2. Gangetic Plain
3. Sanskrit
4. 8 fold path of Buddha
5. Dharmamahamatras
6. Secret Service
7. Kshyatriyas
8. Slavery
9. Gurukula System
10. Iron Pillar of Meharali
11. Tri Ratnas
12. Ellora
PART – B
Answer any FOUR of the following in ONE page each
(4 x 10 = 40 marks)
13. Describe the importance of Vedas as historical source.
14. Briefly explain the concept of Unity in Diversity.
15. Detail the municipal administration of the Mauryas.
16. Write a note on the position of Women in the ancient period.
17. Examine the impact of overseas trade contacts.
18. Explain the features of the Gandhara Art.
PART – C
Answer any TWO of the following in FOUR pages each
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
19. Discuss the impact of Geography on Indian history.
20. Give an account of the administration of Guptas.
21. Analyze the features of the caste system and account for the changes.
22. Assess the impact of Buddhism and Jainism on Indian society.
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