OUR OWN HIGH SCHOOL, Al WARQA’A, DUBAI

ANNUAL EXAM REVISION WORKSHEET

TERM -2

Subject: Social Studies Grade: VIII Date: 15 -02-2018

Lessons: The Revolt of 1857 & The Nationalist Movement-1 (1885-1918)

1. What are the political causes responsible for the First War of Independence.(Three points)

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2. Explain the Socio-economic causes of the Revolt of 1857.

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3. State the Various consequences of the Revolt of 1857.

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4. What reasons led to the failure of the revolt of 1857?

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5. Which three leaders were known as ‘Lal Bal Pal’?

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6. State the demands of the moderates during the early stages of the Indian National Movement.

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7. Picture Study:

a. Identify the person shown in the picture.

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b. What was his contribution towards the Indian freedom

struggle?

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8. What were the chief aims of Indian National Congress?

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9. Distinguished between Moderates and Extremists.

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