RBSE Solutions for Class 11 History Chapter 7 Changing Cultural Traditions

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 11 History Chapter 7 Changing Cultural Traditions Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 11 History Solutions Chapter 7 Changing Cultural Traditions

RBSE Class 11 History Changing Cultural Traditions Textbook Questions and Answers

Answer in Brief:

Question 1. 
Which elements of Greek and Roman culture were revived in the 14th and 15th centuries ?
Answer:
Following elements of Greek and Roman culture were revived :
(i) Literature or Literary elements.
(ii) Artistic elements.
(iii) Religious elements.

Question 2. 
Compare details of Italian architecture of this period with Islamic architecture.
Answer:
Comparison is given below :
(i) Beautiful buildings were constructed under the patronage of both styles.
(ii) Under the patronage of Italian architecture style beautiful catherdrals and monasteries were constructed while large and magnificent mosques were constructed under the Islamic style of architecture.
(iii) Both styles took care of decoration.
(iv) Arch and pillars were the key features of both the styles.

Question 3.
Why were Italian towns the first to experience the ideas of humanism ?
Answer:
The Italian towns were the first to experience the idea of humanism, because :
(i) Universities were first of all developed here to spread education.
(ii) Here a number of classical books were written and composed by both Roman and Greek scholars.
(iii) The subject ‘Humanism’ was first began to teach in Italian schools, colleges and universities.

Question 4. 
Compare the Venetian idea of good government with those in contemporary France.
Answer:
Venice was free from the influence of the church and feudal lords. Here i.e., in Venice, banners and rich merchants played a significant role in governing the city while there was absolute monarchy in France. The common people were deprived of rights.

Answer in a Short Essay :

Question 5. 
What were the features of humanist thought ?
Answer: 
Main features of humanist thought are given below :
(i)    The humanist thought laid stress on freedom of human life from control of religion.
(ii) Stress on physical pleasures or material pleasures for humans.
(iii) Proclaimation of freedom of the individual.
(iv) Encouraging dignity of human beings.
(v) Ideal life for human beings.

Question 6. 
Write a careful account of how the world appeared different to seventeenth century EuropeAnswer:
Answer:
(i) Towns and cities begin to flourish on European landscape.
(ii) Urban culture developed with the beginning of the cities.
(iii) Towns become the centre of art and learning activities.
(iv) Towns begin to enjoy the status of autonomy from the kings.
(v) In cities and towns many artists, scholars and writers were patronised by aristocrates.