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SST - Chapter 4

The document discusses traditional natural dyes used in India, such as turmeric and henna, which produce various colors and are eco-friendly. It also addresses the rejection of the term 'Sepoy Mutiny' post-Independence, emphasizing the broader national uprising against British rule in 1857. Additionally, it highlights the historical global connections of India prior to colonialism and debates the repatriation of stolen cultural heritage, asserting that these items should be returned to India as part of its identity and history.

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SST - Chapter 4

The document discusses traditional natural dyes used in India, such as turmeric and henna, which produce various colors and are eco-friendly. It also addresses the rejection of the term 'Sepoy Mutiny' post-Independence, emphasizing the broader national uprising against British rule in 1857. Additionally, it highlights the historical global connections of India prior to colonialism and debates the repatriation of stolen cultural heritage, asserting that these items should be returned to India as part of its identity and history.

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[Link] is a natural deep blue pigment used in dyeing.

Can you think of other natural substances that have been


traditionally used in India to dye cloth? (Page 108)

Answer:India use several natural substances that have been traditionally used in India to dye cloth such as
Turmeric, Henna (Mehndi), Madder root, Pomegranate rind, Indigo, Neem leaves, Bark of trees, Lac insect resin etc.
and these substances give various colours like yellow, reddish-brown, red, pink, greenish, gray, purple etc. These
dyes were eco-friendly and used in traditional textile arts like Block Printing, Kalamkari, and Bandhani.

Question [Link] do you think was the term ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ rejected after Indian Independence? Write one
paragraph explaining your reasons. (Page 108)

Answer:The term ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ was rejected by historians after Indian Independence because it gives the false
idea that only a few Indian soldiers rebelled for personal or military reasons. In reality, the Revolt of 1857 was a
large and widespread uprising involving not just Indian soldiers, but also farmers, landlords, regional kings, and
citizens from different parts of India. It was a united fight against British rule and oppression. Calling it just a
“mutiny” hides its true national character and the freedom struggle it represented.

Question [Link] the sentence “It opened (or re¬opened) India to the world and the world to India”, why do you think
we added ‘reopened’? (Page 112)

Answer:The word re-opened was used as India was already connected with the world through trade, its cultural
heritage and philosophy long before colonialism. Here’s a snapshot to its global exposure – India was a key player
in trade through silk route and had a well-established sea ports and trade systems, exporting goods like spices,
gems, cotton, indigo, and so much more. Buddhism and Hinduism were widely spread across the world even
before the British. So British didn’t connect India with the world because it was already connected

Question [Link] argue that stolen cultural heritage has been better preserved abroad than it would have been in
India. What is your view on its repatriation? Discuss in groups. (Page 112)

Answer:Some say stolen Indian art is safe in foreign museums, many feel these stolen items belong to India and
should be returned. They are a part of our history, identity, and pride. Keeping them in foreign museums ignores
the injustice of how they were taken. India is now capable of preserving them properly and sharing them with its
people.

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