Question

What made it easier to propagate renaissance ideas widely among the masses?
A.The invention of the printing press
B.The invention of the compass and the spirit of adventure
C.The new spirit of humanism
D.All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: We will discuss renaissance and its propagation.History is the study of changing patterns In society. To characterize these changes, historians have divided history into three kno periods-ancient, medieval and modern. These too broad divisions mark how the society, economy, culture and politics of one period differed from the preceding and the succeeding periods.

Complete answer:
There is an abundance of source materials for this period. These can be divided into two groups, primary sources and secondary sources.Primary sources These include original documents such as government reports, books,sculptures and paintings, and archaeological remains. Archives and museums had preserved many of the primary sources.
Secondary sources Historians study and interpret primary sources. These interpretations constitute secondary sources. These are available to us as reports, reviews, articles and books.The starting point of the modern period in India is considered eighteen century. This was the time when the British became the masters of India. They brought about many changes in different fields of life. The changes were so radical that they are said to have constituted a new period. The modern period is characterized by greater interaction among the countries of the world.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:India was influenced by the developments in other parts of the world. Therefore, before we study the histen of India in the modern period, it is important to know about the significant events and changes that took place in other parts of the world during that time.