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WorksheetsHT4-Revision-Year 8
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who is the founder and first emperor of the Mauryan Empire?
Chanakya
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka The Great
What happened to Ashoka after the Battle of Kalinga?
He enforced stricter rules in his empire to prevent rebellions
He forced newly conquered people to convert to Buddhism
He became tolerant to all religions and has shown remorse for what he did
What is the importance of Chanakya's book the Arthashastra?
The book contains religious scriptures and taught people how to pray
The book is known for explaining early medical procedures and medicinal plants
The book is a political handbook which contains the philosophy and strategies for a good administration of the empire
What is the Gupta Empire known for?
The Glorious Age
The Golden Age
The Great Age
Who ordered the construction of the Qutb Minar?
Iltutmish I
Razziyat
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Which of the following is known as the most symbolic representative of Mughal Architecture?
Red Fort
Qutb Minar
Taj Mahal
Which Mughal emperor is best known for his tolerance and even gathered scholars and religious people from different religions to discuss religion in his court?
Akbar
Babur
Humayun
Shah Jahan
Which of the following is a reason why the British became interested to colonize India?
A. India has spices and silks
B. India has a strategic location
C. India has a strong military presence
D. All are correct
E. Only A and B
Which best describes the British Raj?
The British colonizers defeated all Indian rulers and began to set up their own government in India
The British colonizers made use of the influence and power of local rulers to easily administer India
The British severely punished and exiled India's former rulers and took the ruling to their own hands
Which of the following happened during the Partition of India in 1947?
India and Pakistan split and formed their own countries
Bangladesh was formed in 1947
Mahatma Gandhi became prime minister
Who is Pakistan's first Governor-General?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Indira Gandhi
Who ordered and planned the partition?
Earl Mountbatten
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Which best describes the situation in India during the partition?
Families became separated and had to migrate to the country where their culture is the majority
India and Pakistan peacefully parted ways and retained their own cultures
The borders were established and everyone agreed to the new borders
Which two countries got its independence in 1947?
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
When did East Pakistan become the country of Bangladesh?
1947
1971
1972
