IGNOU BHIC-104 Assignment 2026-27
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BHIC-104 assignment front page →| Course code | BHIC-104 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts History Honours Programme / FYUP History Major (BAHIH/BAFHI)BAHIH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BHIC-104/ASST/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 19 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BHIC-104 assignment
The BHIC-104 assignment covers Roman society and religion, medieval European economy and relationships, pre-Islamic Arabia, and selected historical institutions, art and economies.
It has three sections and 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Assignment I has two 20-mark questions of about 500 words each; Assignment II has three 10-mark questions of about 250 words each; and Assignment III has five 6-mark questions of about 100 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the conflict between social orders in the Roman Republic. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the main feature of the rural economy in medieval Europe. |
| Q3 | 10 | Consider why early Christianity might have been viewed as a Jewish sect in the Roman world. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe the relationship between a lord and a vassal. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain the social structure of pre-Islamic Arabia. |
| Q6 | 6 | Write a short note on the manor. |
| Q7 | 6 | Write a short note on Henry Pirenn. |
| Q8 | 6 | Outline the Abbasid administrative framework. |
| Q9 | 6 | Write a short note on Roman art. |
| Q10 | 6 | Write a short note on the Inca economy. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three sections, using your own words.
- Keep answers to approximately 500 words in Assignment I, 250 words in Assignment II and 100 words in Assignment III.
- Write answers neatly and organise them logically, with attention to the introduction and conclusion.
- Submit the assignment to the coordinator of your Study Centre. Check your Regional Centre website to see whether online submission is available.
- Obtain and retain a receipt from the Study Centre, and keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (June term-end exam); 30 April 2027 (December term-end exam). The PDF gives different dates by admission session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the BHIC-104 assignment?
There are 10 questions across three assignments, and all are compulsory.
What are the total marks and weightage for BHIC-104?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in the course result.
What are the word limits for the three sections?
The approximate limits are 500 words per answer in Assignment I, 250 in Assignment II and 100 in Assignment III.
Where should I submit the BHIC-104 assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Study Centre. Your Regional Centre may also allow online submission through its website.
What are the listed submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 October 2026 for the June term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different dates by admission session.
Is the BHIC-104 assignment available in Hindi?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
Other IGNOU BAHIH assignments
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