History Class - XII 2000 (CBSE)
You are on Set 1 Questions 13 to 23

Q.13. Explain any one major difference between Modern history and Contemporary history. (2marks)


Q.14 Mention any two developments, which signify the emergence of Japan as an imperialistic power during the Pre First World War period. Mention any two countries with which Japan came into conflict during this period. (5 marks)


Q.15. Explain the main features of Wilson’s 14 points. Critically examine the impact on the world after the end of the war. (5 marks)

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Describe the main features of the peace treaty signed by the victorious powers with Germany. (5 marks)


Q.16 What is meant by the Great Depression? (2marks)


Q.17. Mention the consequences of the First World War on the Ottoman Empire. (2marks)


Q.18. Explain the term Phoney war in context of the second world war. Describe the developments, which brought the phase of phoney war to an end. (8 marks)

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Q 18 Why did Germany invade Soviet Union? Explain its impact on the course of the Second World War.

Q.19 Discuss the developments that led to the emergence of two independent states in Germany after the Second World War and how was Germany reunited. (5 marks)

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What is meant by the cold war? Do you think that the cold war has ended today? (5 marks)


Q.20. Mention any two distinctive features of the Darwin’s theory of the “survival of the fittest”. (2 marks)

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Explain the meaning of “Fascism” (2marks)


Q 21. Why is the Russian Revolution of 1917 known as the Bolshevik Revolution? (2 marks)


Q.22. Explain any one feature of “Abstract Art” (2marks)

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Explain any one contribution of Ho Chi Minh. (2 marks)


Q.23. On the given map of Europe mark and show any five countries which were made members of the Warsaw pact. (5 marks)

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On the given outline map of Europe , mark and show any five countries which Germany had invaded during the Second World War. (5 marks)