Bloomfield Hall School

Summer vacation Homework

History Class 7
Give Short answers.
Ch#2. The industrial revolution
Q1. Why did Britain have an advantage over other European countries in the Industria Revolution?

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Q2. Why were colonies an excellent source of wealth? Give three reasons.

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Ch#5. World War I

1. Who were the Allies? Who were the Central Powers?
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2. What was the main cause of rivalries among the European countries (plus Japan)?

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Ch#7. Turkey – From Empire to nation

Q1. Why was Sultan Suleiman known as 'Suleiman the Magnificent'?

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Q2. Why did the sultans see no need to industrialize the Ottoman Empire?

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Ch#8. World war II

1. What was the Great Depression?

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2. What happened in the Holocaust?

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3. Which were the fascist countries? Name 4 things they had in common?

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Ch#10. The sub-continent and Modern world History

1. Why do some historians think British rule slowed down India's journey to modernization?

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2. Write two responses of the British government to the Indian mutiny. 3. Why were the Indian socialists
critical of the Congress?

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4. In what way might the ideas of Ataturk have influenced Jinnah's political thinking?
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5. In what way could India contribute to the war effort during WWI?

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6. Why did General Dyer shoot the crowd in Jalianwala Bagh?

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7. Give two reasons why the British government was unable to hold on to the subcontinent after WWII.

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Q#8. Tick the right answer.
What role did worldwide changes play in the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan?
a) They had no influence
b) They were the sole reason for independence
c) They had a significant impact alongside local efforts
d) They delayed the independence process
Which event weakened the British Empire and contributed to decolonization?
a) The Indian Mutiny
b) The French Revolution
c) The American War of Independence
d) The Industrial Revolution
Before 1947, under whose rule was the Indian subcontinent?
a) French
b) Dutch
c) British
d) Portuguese
What technological changes did the British bring to India during the Industrial Revolution?
a) Railway
b) Ships using steam power
c) Wireless communication
d) All of the above
Who were among the leaders in the Indian subcontinent who received higher education in Europe?
a) Jinnah
b) Gandhi
c) Nehru
d) All of the above
When did modern banking systems begin in India?
a) 17th century
b) 18th century
c) 19th century
d) 20th century
Who established Tata Steel in India in 1907?
a) Jinnah
b) Gandhi
c) Nehru
d) Jamshetji Tata
How did British rule impact India's journey towards modernization?
a) It accelerated modernization
b) It had no impact
c) It slowed down modernization
d) It prevented modernization
What is one example of how British rule slowed down India's modernization?
a) Building infrastructure
b) Promoting education
c) Transferring Indian resources to Britain
d) Introducing democratic principles
What inspired the French Revolution?
a) The American War of Independence
b) The Indian Mutiny
c) The British Industrial Revolution
d) The Russian Revolution
What motivated the French to get rid of their monarchy in 1792?
a) Freedom, justice, and equality
b) Economic prosperity
c) Religious reforms
d) Expansionist ambitions
What event marked the end of British control over American settlers?
a) The French Revolution
b) The Indian Mutiny
c) The American War of Independence
d) The Industrial Revolution
Who led the mutiny by Indian soldiers against the British in 1857?
a) Nawabs and state rulers
b) British officers
c) European settlers
d) American settlers
Which group joined the Indian soldiers in the mutiny against the British in 1857?
a) French revolutionaries
b) Russian troops
c) Hindu and Muslim soldiers
d) British loyalists
What impact did the American War of Independence and the French Revolution have on India?
a) Immediate independence
b) Delayed resistance against British rule
c) Accelerated modernization
d) No impact
How long did the British rule the Indian subcontinent before independence?
a) 100 years
b) 200 years
c) 300 years
d) 400 years
What significant technological advancement did the British bring to India during their rule?
a) Automobiles
b) Telegraphs
c) Airplanes
d) Satellites
Who were among the leaders advocating for Indian independence?
a) Jinnah
b) Gandhi
c) Nehru
d) All of the above
Which industry did the British primarily control in India during the Industrial Revolution?
a) Textile
b) Agriculture
c) Mining
d) Technology
What impact did the British textile industry have on India's textile mills?
a) It modernized them
b) It led to their expansion
c) It caused their closure
d) It increased their profitability
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Ottoman Empire?
a) The American War of Independence
b) The Mongol invasion
c) The collapse of the Seljuk Empire
d) The French Revolution
Who founded the Ottoman Empire?
a) Othman
b) Saladin
c) Jinnah
d) Nehru
What was the main reason for the decline of the Seljuk Empire?
a) The Industrial Revolution
b) The French Revolution
c) The American War of Independence
d) The Mongol invasion
How did the ideas of freedom, justice, and equality impact the world in the late 18th century?
a) They led to increased colonization
b) They inspired resistance against oppressive regimes
c) They promoted religious conflicts
d) They had no impact
What event marked the beginning of decolonization in many parts of the world?
a) The Industrial Revolution
b) The American War of Independence
c) The French Revolution
d) The Indian Mutiny

Fill in the blanks with given word bank.

(World War II), (the Second World War), (US), (USSR), (decolonization), (British),
(decolonization)
(nations) (East India Company), (British Government), (Britain)
1. The independence of India and Pakistan in 1947 was influenced by global factors,
including _______________________
2. The British Empire's strength was weakened by _______________________ .
3. The new world superpowers, the _______________________ and the
_______________________ pressured Britain to give up its colonies.
4. This led to the period of _______________________ ,where colonies, including the
subcontinent, were made independent.
5. For nearly 300 years before 1947, the Indian subcontinent was under
_______________________ rule.

6. Till 1857, the subcontinent was ruled by a private British company called the
_______________________ .
7. After 1857, the subcontinent was ruled by the _______________________
8. The changes in _______________________ and Europe had a significant impact on the
subcontinent.
9. The global trend of _______________________ led to the emergence of new nations.
10. Understanding Pakistan's history and development within the global context provides
valuable insights into the complex interplay of local and international factors that shape
_______________________ and regions.