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Which one is commonly acknowledged as the fist urban dynasty in ancient China?
  1. The Zhou

  2. The Shang

  3. The Qin

  4. The Tang

  5. The Xia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to excavations, the first ruling family of the Chinese civilisation was the Shang dynasty. It ruled in the period between 18th century BC. and the 12th century B.C. Under the rule of this dynasty, the people had developed a wonderful culture by the 14th century B.C.

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to which aspect of agriculture during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)?

  1. Domestication of livestock

  2. Exchange of tea for silver

  3. Irrigation

  4. Feudal distribution of land for farming

  5. Steppes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to irrigation aspect of agriculture, During the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Which among the following helped propel the development of the Renaissance?

  1. Deism

  2. Humanism

  3. Copernican Theory

  4. The Social Contract

  5. Mercantilism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Humanism was regarded as the most remarkable phenomena of the renaissance. It was a product of the spread of education and learning. Basically, it meant a decisive shift in concern for human as distinct from divine matters. It opposed religious asceticism.