The City School PAF Chapter Prep Section History Class 8 Worksheets for Intervention Classes
ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE 1 1. What did the young middle class Hindu want from the British? 2. What is meant by national consciousness? 3. What was the Theosophical Society? 4. Who was Madame Blavatsky? 5. Why were Muslims taken as second-class citizens? 6. What was the function of Scientific Society? 7. Why did Sir Syed Ahmed Khan stopped the Muslims to join Congress? 8. Who were the Extremists? 9. Name the leading members of Extremists? 10. Why did the British partition Bengal? 11. How did the Hindus react to the partition of Bengal? 12. What is meant by passive resistance? 13. How did the Extremists protest against the partition of Bengal? 14. What was the policy of Liberal Party? 15. What was the result of Simla Deputation? 16. Name the countries in the Central Powers and Allies. 17. What is meant by Communism? 1. Who founded All Indian National Congress? 2. Review The Great British Debate and name the politicians who wanted to stay in India and who wanted to leave. 3. What justifications these politicians have given to stay in India? 4. What demands were made to British in the first meeting of Congress? 5. What did Sir Syed advice Muslims to improve their status in society? 6. What efforts were made by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to improve the educational position of Muslims? 7. Why did Simla Deputation take place? 8. What demands were raised by Muslims in Simla Deputation? 9. What was the main cause of the WW1? 10. Mention the weapons with their destructive power which made the war so deadly? 11. Discuss the cultural revolution of China. 12. Justify Chairman Mao as the Savior of China. 13. Why did Congress and League supported Britain s war effort? 14. How did the war affected the subcontinent? 15. What was Montagu Declaration? 16. What role did Indians get in the Government of India Act 1919? 17. How did British keep hold on the power in the Government of India Act 1919? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /History/Class 8 Page 2 of 5
1. Write a note on the achievements of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 2. Discuss the reasons for the beginning of World War 1. 3. Write a short note on Muhammad Ali Jinnah s role in the political setup of sub-continent. 4. Evaluate the impact of Montague declaration and Lucknow pact. 5. Muslims were very happy at the division of Bengal. What was the reaction of Hindus to this division? Also state the reason why British divided Bengal. 6. What were the points discussed in the Simla deputation? 7. What were the objectives of the formation of Muslim league? 8. Describe the Morley-Minto reforms. THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE II 1. What was the Rowalatt act? 2. How did the Khilafat movement begin? 3. What were the Khilafat movement s aims? 4. What is the meaning of the word Satyagraha? 5. Why did Jinnah disapprove of Gandhi s methods? 6. What changes did Mustafa Kemal Ataturk brought? 7. What was the impact of Gandhi s salt march? 8. Why did Mr. Jinnah left India? 9. Who invented the name Pakistan? 10. Why did the British lose interest in India? 11. Define the idea of white man s burden? 1. Describe the massacre that took place in Amritsar. 2. Give details of the Hijrat movement? 3. Give details of the violence at Churi Chaura? 4. Give details of the Moplah Rebellion? 5. What influence did Allama Iqbal had on the Muslims of subcontinent? 6. What were the objectives of the round table conference? Why was it unsuccessful? 1. Explain in detail the different articles of the Rowlatt Act. 2. Discuss in detail the problems associated with the Khilafat Movement, which led to its ultimate failure. 3. Evaluate the reasons which led to the failure of the round table conference. 4. Analyze the various clauses of Gandhi s Satyagarha Movement. 5. Evaluate Ataturk s role towards the modernization of Turkey and the abolishment of the Ottoman Caliphate. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /History/Class 8 Page 3 of 5
World Of Women 1. Analyze the efforts of women in war time. 2. When were the women given the right to vote around the world? 3. Describe the change for women in the subcontinent. 4. Describe the role played by women in the nationalist women? 1. What was Jinnah s attitude ti the political role of Jinnah? 2. Write a note on Fatima Jinnah s political life. 1. Analyze the two phases of the suffragette movement. 2. Fatima Jinnah played a very important role in the independence movement and also for the restoration of democracy in 1960 s. Discuss. 3. Write a note on the achievements of Rana Liaquat Ali Khan. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /History/Class 8 Page 4 of 5
The Coming Of Pakistan 1. Give details of India s role in World War 2. 2. What was the objective of the Cripps Mission? 3. Describe the handover ceremonies. 1. Analyze the ways in which the people of India helped the Allies in World War II against the Axis powers. 2. What were the tasks given to Lord Mountbatten? 3. Discuss the working of the Boundary commission. 4. Discuss the plan given by the British in 1946. 1. Lahore Resolution is a historic event. Muslim agreed the only possible solution acceptable to them was a separate Muslim state; Pakistan. Discuss. 2. Jinnah stated that the Cabinet Mission Plan was fraught with danger so he refused to accept it and called for a day of Direct Action. 3. Elucidate the reasons behind Jinnah s refusal to accept the Cabinet Mission Plan and how the Direct Action Day led to the Great Calcutta Killing. 4. What was the situation of India during World War 2? Explain with reference to the following events I. Congress imprisoned II. The Cripps mission III. Quit India A Young Country 1. List down the immediate issues faced by Pakistan after the creation. 2. What according to Quaid-e-Azam is our duty to the state? 3. How did the Sikh minorities see the creation of problem? 4. Describe the last days of Gandhi and the events that led to his death. 1. What were the difficulties faced in foundation of Pakistan s military? 2. Analyze the gradual process of developing Pakistan s industry. 1. What role did Jinnah played for the creation of Pakistan? 2. Explain why Kashmir is a disputed territory? 3. What were the problems faced by the newly independent country? Were all these problems resolved? 4. Give reasons for the separation of Bengal. 5. Write the important features of the constitution of 1956. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /History/Class 8 Page 5 of 5