Class 11th History

Class 11 History – Chapter-Wise Summaries for Quick Revision

The Class 11 History syllabus is organized around intriguing global themes, not just timelines. You'll explore major human developments across eras and continents with insightful perspectives and student-friendly language.

Chapter-Wise Themes

Unit I: Early Societies (6 Million Years Ago to 1 BCE)

• Writing and City Life

  Unpack the growth of early towns like Mesopotamia, the nature of ancient urban societies, and the role of writing. Plus, learn how historians debate its origins and purpose.

Unit II: Empires (100 BCE to 1300 CE)

• An Empire Across Three Continents

  Examine how empires like Rome expanded across Europe, Asia, and Africa—impacting politics, culture, and trade.

• Nomadic Empires

  Explore Mongol and other nomadic empires—how they formed, conquered, and reshaped regional dynamics.

Unit III: Changing Traditions (1300 CE to 1700 CE)

• The Three Orders

  Dive into feudal Europe—clergy, nobility, and commoners—and discover why feudalism declined.

• Changing Cultural Traditions

  Explore Renaissance impulses, shifts in arts and literature, and the influence of West Asia.

Unit IV: Towards Modernisation (1700 CE to 2000 CE)

• Displacing Indigenous Peoples

  Learn how European colonial ventures disrupted native societies in North America and Australia, and the historiographical debates around this displacement.

• Paths to Modernisation

  Compare modernization journeys in Japan and China—ranging from militarization to ideological shifts.

Revision Series provides free quizzes, MCQs, and notes for Class 11 History, making exam preparation easier for CBSE students. The syllabus begins with Early Societies History and expands into global topics like Writing and City Life and An Empire Across Three Continents. Students can strengthen understanding of medieval times with chapters such as Nomadic Empires and The Three Orders, while also exploring cultural shifts in Changing Cultural Traditions. Modern themes are covered through Displacing Indigenous Peoples and Paths to Modernisation, helping learners connect history with present-day contexts. With chapter-wise practice, detailed solutions, and Themes in World History resources, Revision Series ensures comprehensive revision. Engaging quizzes and Class 11 History notes support students in achieving academic excellence.