Revision Questions on Theme III

For Theme III :

If you have knowledge base you can write easily without difficulty. Even if the question is asked differently. Therefore have clarity with full idea of concepts of your studied theme.

2 Mark Questions: 

1. What is Kinship ? Give exampls  2

2. What do you mean by Patriarchy ? 2

3. Give a note on varna system. 2

4. Describe the different type of marriages prevalent in the Mahabharata period 2

5. Explain the following: each question carries 3 marks.    a. Patriliny and Matriliny

    b. Matriarchy  c. Patriarchy d. Exogamy and Endogamy  e. Gotras of Women

    f. Brahmana Rulers   g. Non Brahmana Rulers   h. Sacrifices  of Ashwamedha and Vajapeya

    i. Upanishads  j. Aranyakas   h. Nishadas   i. Mlechhas   j. Beyond the caste system among the hindus

    k. Gupta Rulers  

Revision Questions on Theme II

For Theme I :

If you have knowledge base you can write easily without difficulty. Even if the question is asked differently. Therefore have clarity with full idea of concepts of your studied theme.

2 Mark Questions: 

1. Name the epics of India .  2

2. Who discovered the Brahmi and Kharaoshti scripts ? 2

3. Give a note on the Mahajanapadas 2

4. How many religions emerged in 6th Century BCE ? . 2

5. out of 62 religions how many religions survived in 6th century BCE ? Name them. 

6. Explain the following: each question carries 4  marks.    a. The Punch Marked coins 

    b. The Religious philosophers of 6th century BCE   c.Rulers of Magadha empire  

    d. Foundation of  Mauryan empire  e. James Princep 

    f. Inscriptions of Ashoka  g. Dhamma   h. Sources of the Mauryan empire

    

5 or 8  mark questions: 

1. Describe the different kinds of marriages mentioned in the Mahabharata period.

2. Explain any two stories from the Mahabharata.

3. What do you mean by Patriliny and Matriliny .? Brief them.

4. Give a note on the critical edition of the Mahabharata.

5. Enumerate the causes for the emergence of Magadha empire.

6. On the given outline Map of India mark any 5 Inscriptional sites of Ashoka. 

7. On the given outline map of India mark and name the places related to Buddhism.

8. Describe briefly about the Mauryan administration.

9. Examine the Dhamma popularised by Ashoka with suitable explanation..

10.Write a note on spread of Buddhism by Ashoka.

11. Describe the causes which made Ashoka to convert from violence to non violence nature.

Revision Questions on Theme I

For Theme I :

If you have knowledge base you can write easily without difficulty. Even if the question is asked differently. Therefore have clarity with full idea of concepts of your studied theme.

2 Mark Questions: 

1. Name any  five  Harappan sites .  2

2. What do you mean by Mohenjodaro ? 2

3. Give a note on Preharappan sites. 2

4. Write a note on Harappa site. 2

5. Explain the following: each question carries 4  marks.    a. The Great Bath 

    b. The Great Granary   c. Citadel   d. Pasupati   e. Burial Practices of Harappans

    f. Dholavira site   g. Terracottas   h. Extension of Harappan civilisation

    i. causes led to disappearance of the Harappan civilisation

5 or 8  mark questions: 

1. Describe the main features of the Harappan civilisation.

2. Explain the town planning of Mohenjodaro.

3. What are the special constructions of Indus valley civilisation .? Brief them.

4. Give a note on the archaeological context of the discovery of Harappan civilizatio.

5. Enumerate the causes which led to the decline of the Indus Valley civilisation.

6. On the given outline Map of India mark any 5 Harappan sites .

7. On the given outline map of Indian subcontinent mark and name any 5 sites of Indus 

    valley civilisation.

8. What were the main occupations of the Indus valley people ? Describe them.

9. Examine the religion of the Harappans with different examples.

10.Write a note on polity of the Harappans.

11. What kind of society Harappans were having ? Explain.

12. Explain the economy of the Indus Valley people.

THEME I: some special notes

BRICKS, BEADS AND BONES

THE HARAPPAN CIVILISATION

Q.1  Name the raw materials required for craft production in the Harappan civilization ?

Ans. The variety of materials used to make beads is remarkable: stones like carnelian (of a beautiful red colour), jasper, crystal, quartz and steatite; metals like copper, bronze and gold; and shell, faience and terracotta or burnt clay.

Q.2. discuss how the raw materials might have been obtained ? 

Two methods of procuring materials for craft production :-

1. They established settlements such as Nageshwar, Shortughai and Balakot.

2. They might have sent expeditions to areas such as the Khetri region of Rajasthan (for Copper) and south India (for gold).

Q.2 “Our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization is poorer than that of the other Civilizations”. Explain it by your arguments? 

Ans. Yes, our knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization is poorer than that of the other because of the following reasons:-

· The script of that age has hitherto not been deciphered.

· The easy method behind seeking knowledge about other Civilizations such as that of Egypt, Mesopatamia, China etc. was the deciphering of their scripts. Scripts is that sole basis through which we can gather through knowledge about the art, literature, customs, dresses, function and religion etc. of any Civilizations

Q.3 What were the confusions in the mind of Cunningham while studying Harappan civilization ? 

Ans. · He used the accounts left by Chinese Buddhist pilgrims who had visited the subcontinent between the fourth and seventh centuries CE.

· He thought that Indian history began with the first cities in the Ganga valley.

· In fact, Cunningham’s main interest was in the archaeology of the Early Historic (c. sixth century BCE-fourth century CE) and later periods.

Q.4 What were the differences in the techniques adopted by Marshall and Wheeler in studying Harappan civilization ? 

Ans. · Marshall tended to excavate along regular horizontal units, measured uniformly throughout the mound, ignoring the stratigraphy of the site.

· This meant that all the artefacts recovered from the same unit were grouped together, even if they were found at different stratigraphic layers. As a result, valuable information about the context of these finds was irretrievably lost. R.E.M. Wheeler, rectified this problem. Wheeler recognised that it was necessary to follow the stratigraphy of the mound rather than dig mechanically along uniform horizontal lines

Q. 5 “Burials is a better source to trace social differences prevalent in the Harappan civilization”. Discuss. 

Ans. 1. Studying burials is a strategy to find out social differences.

        2. At burials in Harappan sites the dead were generally laid in pits. Sometimes, there were differences in the way the burial pit was made – in some instances; the hollowed-out spaces were lined with bricks.

        3. Some graves contain pottery and ornaments, perhaps indicating a belief that these could be used in the afterlife. Jewellery has been found in burials of both men and women.

Q. 6 Write a note on the Drainage system of the Harappans. 

Ans. One of the striking features of this town was a well planned drainage system. The drains were made of mortar, lime and gypsum. They were covered with big bricks and stones which could be lifted easily to clean the drains. Smaller drains from houses on both the sides of the streets came and joined a brick laid main channel. Bigger drains which cleared the rain water were 2 and half feet to 5 feet in circumference. For sewage from the houses, pits were provided at either side of the street. All this shows that the Indus Valley people took great care to keep their cities neat and clean.

Q. 7 Discuss the functions that may have been performed by rulers in Harappan society. 

Ans. · Some archaeologists are of the opinion that Harappan society had no rulers and that everybody enjoyed equal status. Others feel there was no single ruler but several.

· There are indications of extraordinary uniformity of Harappan artefacts as evident in pottery seals weights and bricks.

· Notably bricks though obviously not produced in any single centre, were of a uniform ratio throughout the region, from Jammu to Gujarat.

· Under the guidance and supervision of the rulers plans and layouts of the city were prepared. Big buildings palaces forts, tanks wells, canals, granaries were constructed.

· Roads lanes and drains were also constructed and cleanliness was maintained under the over all supervision of the ruler.

· The ruler might have taken interest in economy of the state or city states. He used to inspire the farmer to increase agricultural production.

· He used to motivate the craftsmen to promote different handicrafts. Internal as well as external trade was promoted by the ruler.

· He used to issue common acceptable coins or seals, weights and measurements.

· During the natural calamity such as flood earthquake, epidemic etc. the ruler used to provide grains and other eatables to the affected people.

· He used to play active role to defend cities or state from foreign attack.

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Sample Paper I

HISTORY
CLASS-XII
Time Allowed :3Hours Max. Marks : 100

General Instructions


(i) Answer all the questions. Marks are indicated against each question.
(ii) Answers to questions carrying 2 marks (Part ‘A’ – Questions 1 to 5) should not exceed 30 words.
(iii) Answers to questions carrying 5 marks (Part ‘B’ – Section I, II, III – Questions 6 to16) should
not exceed 100 words.
(iv) Answers to questions carrying 8 marks (Part ‘C’ – Questions 17 to 18) should not exceed 250 words.
(v) Part ‘D’ has questions based on 3 sources.
(vi) Attach maps with the answer scripts (Part ‘E’).
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PART A
Answer all questions in this section 2 x 5 =10

1.Mention any two features of the harappan script. 2

2. State any two reasons for decline of the Mauryan Empire. 2

3. What are the two main functions of the Village Panchayats during the 16-17th
centuries period in India. 2

4. Give a note on kitab khana. 2

5. Explain any two problems that historians may face while studying autobiograhies. 2


PART B
SECTION I

Answer any three of the following questions :

6. State the factors that helped Magadha emerge as the most powerful Mahajanpada
in the 6th century BCE. 5

7. “The Begums of Bhopal played a significant role in preserving the remains of
Stupa at Sanchi.” Support this statement with suitable evidence. 5


8. Describe the town planning of Mohenjodaro 5


9. Explain briefly about the main causes which led to the revolt of1857. 5


PART B
SECTION II

Answer any two of the following questions : किसी भी दो निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिये ।

10. Give a critical note on Rihla. रिहला पर् एक आलोचनात्मक टिपण्णी दीजिए । 5

11. What are the distinctive features of different Mughal capital cities?
विभिन्न मुगल राजधानी शहरों 5

12. Why do you think that the traditions of Bhakti and Sufi traditions are even significant today?
5


PART B
SECTION III

Answer any three of the following questions :

13. ‘Write any three legends of the Mahabharata. ' 5

14. Describe the efforts of the Asoka in spreading dhamma. 5

15. Describe any two architectural styles used by the British in the construction of public buildings in Bombay. Give one example from each 5

16. Differentiate between Jotedars and zamindars. 5


PART C
17. Give a note on the role of Mahatma Gandhi in achieving freedom for us. 8

OR


18. What are the main features of the Indian Constitution ?

OR

Examine any four unique features of the Vijayanagara samrajyam. विजयनगर साम्राज्य के किसी भी चार अनूठी विशेषताओं का वर्णन करें ? 4×2 = 8

PART D – Passage Based Questions


Read the following passage given carefully. Answer the questions that follow.

Sites, Mounds , Layers:

Archaeological sites are formed through the production, use and discarding of materials and structures. When people continue to live in the same place, their constant use and reuse of the landscape results in the build up of occupational debris, called a mound. Brief or permanent abandonment results in alteration of the landscape by wind or water activity and erosion. Occupations are detected by traces of ancient materials found in layers, which differ from one another in colour, texture and the artifacts that are found in them. Abandonment or desertions, what are calle3d “sterile layers”, can be identified by the absence of such traces.

Generally, the lowest layers are the oldest and the highest are the most recent. The study of these layers is called stratigraphy. Artifacts found in layers can be assigned to specific cultural periods and can thus provide the cultural sequence for a site.

Answer the following questions :

1. What is Mound? 2

2. Which study is regarded as the stratigraphy? 2

3. Give a note on the formation of mound ? 2

4. “cultural sequence help historian to reconstruct history of a region” Is it true or false?
If so why? 2






Read the following passage given carefully. Answer the questions that follow.



Part ‘E’ : Map

22. On an outline map of India, mark and name any five Mahajanapadas.

भारत की मानचित्र पर किसी भी पञ्च महाजनपद को नाम के साथ चिह्नित करके दर्शयिये। 5

OR
On an outline map of India, mark and name any five places associated with the Asokan Inscriptions.

भारत की एक रूपरेखा मानचित्र पर किसी भी पञ्च अशोक के शिलालेख सम्बंधित स्थानों को चिह्नित करके दर्शयिये।

23. On an outline map of India show and name any five places which were associated with the European settlements in 19th century.

19 वीं सदी के भारत की एक रूपरेखा मानचित्र पर किसी भी पञ्च यूरोपीय बस्तियों को नाम के साथ चिह्नित करके दर्शयिये। 5 Or

On an outline map of India show and name any five sites of the Harappan civilization.
भारत की एक रूपरेखा मानचित्र पर किसी भी पञ्च हड़प्पा सभ्यता के क्षेत्रों को नाम के साथ चिह्नित करके दर्शयिये। 5
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