Practice A More Complex Social Reality (1.6.2) - THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

Practice: A more complex social reality

Lesson 1.6.2THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What did François Bernier emphasize about the Mughal state?
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Think about his critique of land ownership.
Question 2.
What role did the merchant community play in Mughal India?
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Reflect on the interactions in trade.
3Question 3.
What did Bernier argue was a major issue with land ownership in Mughal India?
- It was private
- It was owned by the emperor
- It encouraged improvements
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Consider who owned the land according to Bernier.
4Question 4.
Bernier viewed Mughal cities as culturally vibrant and prosperous.
- True
- False
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What terms did he use to describe urban centers?
Question 5.
Discuss how Bernier’s account can contribute to our current understanding of social stratification in India.
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Look for patterns in how wealth and poverty were distributed.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate Bernier’s influence on European perceptions of the East.
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Consider the long-term impacts of early travel writing.

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