Attempt all the questions in about 500 words each. The assignment is divided into two Sections ‘A’ and ‘B’
SECTION A
1. Discuss different theoretical approaches for understanding transitions to agriculture.
2. Write the note on social structure that prevailed in the Bronze Age.
3. Analyse the process of the consolidation of the Persian empire during the rule of Cyrus and Darius.
4. Discuss in brief the organization of government and economy of South Africa.
5. Write Short notes on the following:
i. Neolithic Revolution
ii. Pastoral Nomadism
iii. Comitia Curiata
iv. Religion of the Inkas.
SECTION B
6. Briefly discuss rule of the Umayyad and reasons for decline of their rule
7. Analyses relationship of Lords, Vassals and Peasants in the feudal system.
8. Write the note on role of the Baniyas in conducting trade in India.
9. Briefly discuss nature of administration, economy and society of medieval town.
10. Write the short Notes on the following:
(i) Confucianism
(ii) Fairs
(iii) Anabaptists
(iv) Gunpowder Revolution.