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Modern World-I — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

What Modern World-I covers in NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Modern World-I

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1. Decline of Feudalism and the Rise of New Towns

  • Feudalism declined because of the rise of the middle class, powerful kingdoms, warfare between feudal lords, new towns, and the revival of trade.
  • Towns became centres of production and were governed by elected representatives.
  • People in towns were free from feudal restrictions and could choose their work and movement.
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2. Renaissance

  • Renaissance means rebirth.
  • It started in Italy around the 14th century AD.
  • Italian cities were important trading and intellectual centres.
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3. Reformation and Counter Reformation

  • The Catholic Church was seen as corrupt, superstitious, and greedy for money.
  • Martin Luther first challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church in 1517 AD.
  • Luther believed that the Bible was the only source of religious authority.
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4. Development of Science

  • Renaissance thinkers stressed reason, observation, and experimentation.
  • Scientific inquiry grew strongly during this period.
  • Michael Servetus discovered the circulation of blood.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Transformation from medieval Europe to the modern world through Renaissance, Reformation, science, exploration, revolutions, unification, and socialism

Decline of FeudalismRenaissanceReformationDevelopment of ScienceDiscovery of New LandsIndustrial RevolutionAge of RevolutionsUnification of Italy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Modern World-I for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies?
Key topics in Modern World-I include Decline of Feudalism and the Rise of New Towns, Renaissance, Reformation and Counter Reformation, Development of Science. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Modern World-I for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 88 practice questions on Modern World-I. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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