B Answer the following questions in not more than 20 words.
1. When and where did the modern period begin?
2. Mention any three distinctive features of the modern period.
3. What is meant by colonisation?
4. Give two examples each of primary and secondary source material.
5. What is an archive? 6
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Answer:
1 - In Europe, the modern period began around fifteenth century, while in India it began in the 18th century.
2 - 1.It has been marked by significant developments in the field of science, literature, art, politics,warfare, technology etc. 2.It is known as an age of globalization and discovery. 3.It also saw the rise of European powers and their dominance over colonial powers.
3 - the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
4 - Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples include interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art. ... Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books.
5 -a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.