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The Making of a Global World — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

The Making of a Global World revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. The Pre-modern World

  • Human societies have been linked for a very long time through trade, travel, migration, and the movement of ideas and diseases.
  • As early as 3000 BCE, coastal trade linked the Indus valley civilisations with West Asia.
  • Cowries from the Maldives were used as currency and moved across long distances to China and East Africa.
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2. Nineteenth-Century World Economy

  • The nineteenth century saw three major international flows: trade, labour, and capital.
  • Flow of trade means movement of goods across countries.
  • Flow of labour means migration of people in search of employment.
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3. India, Colonialism, and Trade Patterns

  • Under colonialism, India was pushed into exporting raw materials and importing manufactured goods.
  • The share of cotton textiles in India’s exports fell from 30% in 1800 to 15% in 1815 and below 3% in the 1870s.
  • The share of raw cotton exports rose from 5% to 35% between 1812 and 1871.
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4. War, Depression, and Economic Crisis

  • The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918.
  • The war was fought between the Allies and the Central Powers.
  • The Allies were Britain, France, Russia, and later the US.

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Ancient and medieval trade linked regionsEuropean conquest of America was helpedThe nineteenth century saw three closelyBritain’s demand for cheap food encouragedEuropean powers divided Africa in 1885

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Making of a Global World for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science?
Key topics in The Making of a Global World include The Pre-modern World, Nineteenth-Century World Economy, India, Colonialism, and Trade Patterns, War, Depression, and Economic Crisis. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Making of a Global World for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 84 practice questions on The Making of a Global World. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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