Class 5 EVS Chapter 10 Question Answers - Chapter 10 - Walls Tell Stories

Q1: What was the purpose of the thick walls and bastions at Golconda fort?
Ans: Security

Q2: Which dynasty ruled Golconda fort from 1518 to 1687?
Ans: Qutubshahi Sultans

Q3: What was the fort made of initially in 1200?
Ans: Mud

Q4: What does the map of Golconda fort reveal about its occupants?
Ans: Gardens, fields, factories, and palaces

Q5: What type of structures did buildings have during that time?
Ans: Two floors

Q6: What defensive measure kept Aurangzeb's army from entering the fort?
Ans: Big thick walls and a long deep pitch

Q7: How did soldiers collect water at Golconda fort?
Ans: Mechanical setup of wheels

Q8: What was the purpose of the mehrab in the fort?
Ans: Soldier quarters

Q9: What did soldiers use to rotate the water wheels?
Ans: Bullocks

Q10: What types of items were found in the museum related to Golconda?
Ans: Pots, jewelry, swords, etc.

Q11: What purpose did the clay pipes serve in the Golconda fort?
Ans: Water distribution

Q12: Who attempted to attack Golconda fort for 8 months?
Ans: Aurangzeb

Q13: What was placed on display in the fort from Aurangzeb's army?
Ans: Canon

Q14: How did kings and emperors capture smaller kingdoms in the past?
Ans: Friendship, flattery, marriage, or attack

Q15: What did the soldiers use in wars and fights in the past at Golconda?
Ans: Horses, guns, and cannons