Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. History (Honours), Part-I
Paper-II (Rise of Modern West)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Analyse the causes and consequences of Geographical discoveries in Europe.
2. Throw light on the causes of Renaissance in Europe.
3. Examine the religious and political factors responsible for Reformation Movement.
4. Describe the early colonial expansion of Portugal.
5. Explain the meaning of Mercantilism and mention the causes of its decline.
6. Discuss the causes of rise of Nation States in Europe.
7. Account for the different stages of thirty years' war and discuss its importance.
8. Throw light on the causes of conflict between the first two Stuart Kings and the
Parliament in England.
9. Describe the rise of Spain as a Nation State.
10. Make an appraisal of the achievements of Peter The Great of Russia.