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A Period of Transition — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

What A Period of Transition covers in ICSE Class 8 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 History & Civics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in A Period of Transition

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1. Sources of History

  • A source is something that provides information or from which information can be obtained.
  • Historical sources help to study the past.
  • Primary sources are original and first-hand.
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2. Renaissance

  • The Renaissance is used to describe the period beginning around CE 1300.
  • The term means 'rebirth' or 'revival'.
  • It was a revival of ancient learning of Greece and Rome.
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3. Causes of the Renaissance

  • The Turks captured Constantinople in 1453 CE.
  • Greek scholars fled to Italy with their manuscripts.
  • The decline of feudalism encouraged new learning and trade.
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4. Reformation

  • Reformation refers to two major developments in Europe in the later part of the Renaissance.
  • The Protestant Reformation was led by Martin Luther, a monk in Germany.
  • He protested against the corrupt practices of the clergy.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Transition from the Medieval Age to the Modern Age in Europe and India

IntroductionSourcesRenaissanceReformationVoyages and DiscoveriesThe Industrial RevolutionWhy Industrial Revolution Began in EnglandMajor Inventions

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Key topics in A Period of Transition include Sources of History, Renaissance, Causes of the Renaissance, Reformation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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