o GREENWOOD HIGH TERM 1 EXAMINATION (2022 - 23) Subject: History & C Grade: VII Duration: 2 Hours Date: 20.09.2022 Max. Marks: 80 Answers to this paper must be written on answer sheet provided separately. You will NOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in the brackets () e This question paper consists of 5 printed si I. Multiple Choice questions: (1x5=5) 1. Which of the following is a secondary source of studying the modern period of Indian history? a) Legal documents b) Pamphlets ©) Surveys d) Administrative records 2. Mr. Yadav is a close associate of the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha, but he has lost the election. Which of the following statement is correct about him? a) He cannot be a part of the council of ministers. b) He cannot be given an important portfolio like foreign affairs. c) He has to become a member of either house of Parliament within six months from the date of his appointment as the minister. d) All the above statements are correct 3. Which of the following cannot be attributed to Michelangelo? a) He was a poet and an architect. b) He was an Italian. c) He was the main architect of Saint Peter's Basilica. d) The Last Supper is one of his greatest master piece. 4, Who of the following did not explain the movements of the planets? a) William Harvey b) Kepler c) Copernicus d) Isaac Newton Page 1ofS5. Which of the following statement is ineorrect about the POWSTS Of the Presiden, 4) He can summon, prorogue or dissolve the Parliament b) He addresses only the Lok Sabha as it is the lower house. ©) He is a part of the Union Executive. 4) All of the above statements are incorrect. I. Pillin the bb (x88) 1, and Muzzafar Jung were the son and grandson of Nizam of Hyderabad 2. Louis XVI was an autocratic ruler of dynasty, who was executed along with his wife during the French revolution, 3. " are temporary laws issued by the President when the Parliament is not in session, Mee —..s the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha. os defeated Anwaruddin with the help of the French and became the Nawab of Camatic, 6. The Industrial revolution began in _ and spread in other parts of Western Europe. 7. The representatives of Lok Sabha are elected by a aosien Universal Adult Franchise, ‘ system based on 8. Ina form of government, actual power lies with the Prime Minister. Il. Name the following: (1x10=10) replaced the French in Hyderabad, 5. The voyager and explorer who discovered West Indies, - The French involvement inthis event brought the country to the brink of bankruptcy. 7. The treaty which ended the First Carnatic War. 8. The incident which triggered the American war of Independence. 9. The current nominal head of India. 10. ‘The rise of this economic philosophy was seen as a consequence of the Industral Revolution. IV. Correct the underlined words and rewrite the sentences: (1x5=5) 1, The Prime minister is the link between speaker and Council of Ministers. 2. The monarchical form of government was established in America after @ new constitution came into effect in 1789. ; 3. The French East India Company established its headquarters in Chandernagore. 4. The portfolios of the cabinet ministers are decided by the President, 5. Richard Arkwright invented a machine called cotton Gin. Page 2 of Sausere vil. vu. ey What is imperialism? Explain its social and economi Explain the following terms: (x66) Anatomist Impeachment Revolutions Papacy Office of profit Presidencies Give two reasons for each statement: Give tw Qx~6) The entire council of ministers resign if'a Vote of No Confidence is passed against any minister in the Lok Sabha. The Reformation Movement was supported by the ruling class as well as the common people. ‘The disputes between the thirteen American colonies and British resulted into American War of Independence, Answer the following questions: (2x6=12) Whaat is the difference between the electoral college of the President and the Vice President of India? “The English East India Company established its first factory at Surat in 1612.” In this context explain the meaning of the factory? “The elergy pray and the people pay.” With reference to the French society prior to French revolution, explain the discrimination and oppression faced by the people of Third Estate. How can the members of Parliament check the working of the government? Mention any two historic decisions taken after the meeting of the Second Continental Congress in 1775. Who captured the capital 1 of Eastern Roman empire in 1453 C.E. and what was its after effect? ‘Answer the following questions in detail: (Gx4=12) impact on the world in nineteenth and twentieth centuries? Describe any three reasons responsible for the success of British in India. Mention the main cause of the First Camatic War in India. List any two of its consequences, ‘Which kind of emergencies can be declared by the president of India and under what circumstances? Page 3 ofSStudy the given (16) ictures and answer the questions: IX. A. The English East India Company | | 1, Identify the personality in the picture, ay | 2, Who was the commander of French in Third Battle of Carnatic?(1) 3, In which battle were the French finally | B Shri Narendra Modi Page 4ofS defeated and who led the British army?(2) a = He is the member of which House of Indian Parliament?(1) Name the two categories of ministers who help him in administering the country. (1) | By whom was he invited to form the government and why? Q)C Which event of the French revolution is depicted in the picture? a What was this building perceived as by the people of French society? (1) Who were stationed in it and what happened to them? @) 1, Identify the city of Italy in the given picture. a) | What does the term Renaissance mean? @ 3. Name any two other cities of Italy which became centres of Renaissance. @ Page SofS seeees