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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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Definition of tourismTourism in the pastModern tourism historyTravel writers
Card 1Definition of tourism

What is tourism?

Answer

Tourism is travelling to visit places in distant regions for a specific purpose.

Card 2Tourism in the past

Why was travel important in ancient India?

Answer

People travelled for pilgrimage, local fairs and festivals, good education, search for teachers, and trade.

Card 3Tourism in the past

What did Gautam Buddha do in ancient India?

Answer

Gautam Buddha travelled to several cities in ancient India for preaching.

Card 4Tourism in the past

Who travelled to India in 630 C.E.?

Answer

Yuan Shwang, the Chinese monk, travelled to India in 630 C.E.

Card 5Tourism in the past

Who were some medieval Indian saints who travelled extensively?

Answer

Saint Namdev, Saint Eknath, Guru Nanak, and Ramdas Swami travelled extensively in India.

Card 6Modern tourism history

Why is Thomas Cook important in tourism history?

Answer

Thomas Cook organised a railway trip from Leicester to Loughborough for about 600 people and later organised a round trip of Europe. He also established a travel agency selling tourist tickets.

Card 7Travel writers

Who is Benjamin of Tudela?

Answer

Benjamin of Tudela is known as the first European traveller/discoverer. He was born in Spain and travelled between 1159 and 1173 C.E.

Card 8Travel writers

What places did Benjamin of Tudela visit?

Answer

He travelled to France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Syria, Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, and China.

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Key topics in Tourism and History include Tourism in the Past, Types of Tourism, Development of Tourism, Conservation and Preservation of Heritage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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