How, When and Where Class 8 Worksheet History Chapter 1

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the importance of dates in historical inquiry? 

A) Dates are crucial for understanding historical developments and changes across time.
B) Dates are only important for major events and rulers in history.
C) Dates are not necessary for historical inquiry as it focuses on broader topics.
D) Dates are tedious to memorize and do not contribute to understanding history. 

Q2: What was the purpose of James Mill's book "A History Of British India"? 

A) To highlight the significant role of Indian Governor-Generals in British history.
B) To advocate for the equality and freedom of Indian society under British rule.
C) To classify Indian history into Hindu, Muslim, and British periods.
D) To emphasize the importance of British colonization in introducing progress to Asian societies. 

Q3: What was one of the significant aspects of British colonial rule? 

A) Manipulating trade for their benefit.
B) Establishing control over the economy, society, and governance.
C) Exploiting resources and producing crops for export.
D) All of the above. 

Q4: Why do historians question the validity of labeling historical periods solely as "Hindu" or "Muslim"? 

A) Because it aligns with modern political ideologies.
B) Because such labels do not accurately reflect the complex interplay of diverse faiths and rulers' varying beliefs.
C) Because these terms were not used historically.
D) Because it simplifies history too much, making it easier for students to understand. 

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Historical inquiries are rooted in time but don't always require precise dating, especially for ___________ processes. 

Q2: Modern historians explore a broader array of topics, such as ___________, production, urbanization, governance, and cultural evolution. Q3: The British emphasized the significance of ___________ to ensure clarity in communicating administrative instructions and decisions.

Q4: The practice of periodization in history aims to capture the ___________ features of a time. 

Q5: ___________ surveys became important during the colonial rule for thorough understanding and effective administration of the country. 

True/False

Q1: Historically, history was often equated with memorizing dates related to royal coronations and battles. 

Q2: James Mill's perspective on Indian history was criticized for being Western-centric and for overlooking the coexistence of diverse faiths in India. 

Q3: Official records always provide a complete and unbiased view of historical events. 

Q4: Colonial rule uniformly affected all classes and groups in the colonized regions. 

Q5: Diaries, pilgrims' accounts, and newspapers are considered alternative historical sources that offer deeper insights into the past. 

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1: Why do many historians refer to modern period as colonial?

Q2: When The National Archives of India came up?

Q3: Mention the events for which specific dates can be determined.

Q4: How did paintings project Governor-Generals?

Q5: What were the things that official records did not tell?

Q6: Who became the first governor general of British India?

Q7: What did James Mills think about all Asian societies?

Q8: How have historians divided Indian history?

Q9: What do you mean by the term ' colonisation'?

Q10: Who was James Mill?

Q11: Who wrote the book ‘A History of British India’?

Q12: What do you understand by history?

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