Practice Bernier And The “degenerate” East (1.6) - THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

Practice: Bernier and the “Degenerate” East

Lesson 1.6THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What is crown ownership of land?
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Think about who controls the land.
Question 2.
Define social hierarchy in the context of Bernier's observations.
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It relates to how Bernier described classes of people.
3Question 3.
What was Bernier's main critique of the Mughal Empire?
- A. Lack of private property
- B. Overpopulation
- C. Military strength
- D. Trade deficits
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Consider what aspect of life he focused on most.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bernier viewed Indian cities as prosperous and thriving.
- True
- False
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Think about his perspective on the economic status.
Question 5.
Evaluate Bernier's critique of Mughal land policies and its implications for future governance structures in colonial India.
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Reflect on the historical outcomes of such critiques.
Question 6.
Analyze the social realities in Mughal India that Bernier may have oversimplified in his accounts.
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Think about how his views fit into larger historiographical debates.

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