The World of Growing Knowledge - 2 Class 5 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) The earliest form of writing involved using pictures to represent words, known as:
(a) Cuneiform
(b) Hieroglyphics
(c) Alphabets
(d) Braille

(ii) The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced by:
(a) China
(b) Mesopotamia
(c) India
(d) Egypt

(iii) The printing press was invented by Johann Gutenberg in the year:

(a) 500 CE
(b) 1455
(c) 1829
(d) 1994

(iv) Louis Braille invented a script for the visually impaired that uses:
(a) Raised dots on thick paper
(b) Different colors for each letter
(c) Embossed symbols on metal sheets
(d) Magnetic dots on a digital screen

(v) India's ancient university, known for its rich history of learning, is called:
(a) Oxford University
(b) Nalanda University
(c) Harvard University
(d) Cambridge University

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The earliest form of writing involved using pictures to represent words, known as _______________.

(ii) The decimal system, which forms the basis of the international numeric system, was introduced by _______________.

(iii) The ancient Egyptians invented paper by utilizing a plant called _______________.

(iv) The printing press was invented by _______________ in the year 1455.

(v) Louis Braille invented a special script for the visually impaired, known as _______________.

(vi) India's renowned ancient university was named _______________.

(vii) The Indian government has implemented various _______________ programs to promote education.

(viii) The campaign "Each One Teach One" encourages individuals to _______________.

(ix) The District Primary Education Programme was launched in the year _______________.

(x) The advancement of education plays a pivotal role in nurturing societies and driving _______________.

Q3: True or False

(i) The earliest form of writing involved using alphabets.

(ii) The decimal system was introduced by China.

(iii) The printing press was invented in the 18th century.

(iv) The Braille script is designed for visually impaired individuals.

(v) The Indian government has not implemented any programs to promote education.

Q4: Match the Following

Q5: Short Answer Questions

(i) Describe the earliest form of writing and its significance in human communication.

(ii) How did the invention of the printing press revolutionize the field of writing and knowledge dissemination?

(iii) What is the purpose of the Braille script, and how does it work for visually impaired individuals?

(iv) Name one ancient Indian university and discuss its importance in history.

(v) Briefly explain the importance of education in the progress of societies and nations.

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