HISTORY – CLASS 8
Chapter 1: Where, When and How
Worksheet
Name: Date: _________________ Roll No: ______
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Section A: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box below.
Word Bank: Modern Age | Mercantilism | Renaissance | 1947 | 1707 | Colonialism |
Nationalism | Urbanisation | Industrial Revolution | Primary sources
1. The modern period of Indian history is considered to begin with British conquest and extended till
India became independent in __________.
2. The __________ was an economic revolution that started in Britain around 1750.
3. The __________ was a movement that started in 14th century Italy encouraging people to
question old beliefs.
4. After Aurangzeb's death in __________, the Mughal Empire went into rapid decline.
5. The practice of one country politically controlling and governing another country for economic
gain is called __________.
6. __________ refers to the movement of people from villages to towns and cities in search of
work.
7. Artefacts, inscriptions, coins, and travelogues are all examples of __________.
Section B: Match the Following
Match the terms in Column A with their correct descriptions in Column B.
1. The Renaissance a) Development of industries on a large scale
→
using machines
2. Mercantilism b) A system of government run by
→
representatives of the people
3. Democracy c) A 14th-century movement encouraging
→
inquiry and questioning superstitions
4. Industrialisation → d) Second-hand accounts collected from
primary sources (e.g. books, biographies)
5. Bias e) Economic policy to accumulate wealth by
→
exporting more than importing
6. Secondary sources f) Partiality or exaggeration in a source of
→
information
Section C: True or False
Write True (T) or False (F) in the space provided.
1. The American and French Revolutions inspired people to fight for freedom, equality, and
democracy. [ __ ]
2. The Mughal Empire grew stronger after Aurangzeb's death in 1707. [ __ ]
3. The printing press was invented in Germany in the 15th century. [ __ ]
4. Mercantilism was the driving force behind Europe's desire to establish colonies. [ __ ]
5. Both primary and secondary sources should be checked for bias. [ __ ]
6. Modern history has fewer sources of information compared to ancient history. [ __ ]
Section D: Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in 2–3 sentences.
1. What are the key differences between primary and secondary sources of information?
2. How did the Industrial Revolution change the way goods were produced?
3. Why is it important to check sources of history for bias? Give one example.
4. How did European merchants use India's internal rivalries to establish their power?
Section E: Classify the Sources
Sort the sources below into the correct column. Write each source under PRIMARY or
SECONDARY.
Coins | Biography | Government reports | Travelogue | Magazine article |
Autobiography | Newspaper (1857) | History textbook
Primary Sources Secondary Sources
Section F: Forces of Change – Mind Map Activity
The Forces of Change that shaped the Modern Age are listed below. For each force, write ONE
consequence or outcome it led to.
➤ The Renaissance:
➤ Mercantilism:
➤ The Industrial Revolution:
➤ The American and French Revolutions:
Section G: Long Answer / Critical Thinking
Answer in 5–6 sentences.
1. "Most of these forces of change began in Europe and then spread across the world." Using
examples from the chapter, explain how at least TWO of these forces affected India.
2. Read the excerpt from Bentley's Miscellany (Sept. 1857) in your textbook. Do you think this is a
primary or secondary source? Is it biased? Give reasons and quote phrases that support your
answer.
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