G5 Ch 9 India : Ancient and Medieval time

Chapter 9 
Word meaning

1. Surplus – Extra amount; more than needed
2. Witnessed – Saw something happen
3. Attributed – Believed to be caused by something
4. Dominance – Being more powerful or in control
5. Invaded – Entered a place by force
6. Resistance – Fighting back; not accepting something
7. Demise – Death or end of something
8. Consolidation – Joining things together to make them stronger
9. Revenue – Money earned
10. Administration – Managing or running something (like a school or office)

C. Write short answers in your notebook

1. Which ancient Indian dynasty is said to have built the concept of India as a country that we understand today?
Ans→ The Maurya Dynasty, under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka, helped unite India politically and culturally.

2. Who was the most powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Ans→ Alauddin Khilji was the most powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

3. Which Mughal Emperor built the Agra Fort? In which year did he become the ruler?
Ans→ Akbar built the Agra Fort. He became the ruler in 1556.

D. Write long answers in your notebook
1. Describe the significant features of the Vedic Age.
Ans→ The Vedic Age is known for:

The composition of the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of India.
Agriculture and cattle rearing as main occupations.
Society divided into varnas (social classes).
Worship of natural forces like Agni (fire), Indra (rain), and Surya (sun).
Early form of village governance and use of Sanskrit language.

2. How was the reign of the Delhi Sultanate different from the reign of the Gupta dynasty?
Ans→

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

G5 Ch 8 Election Governing our selves

grade 4 chapter 3 India minerals resources