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SAI International School
Session-2020-21
Class- VIII
Subject- History
Chapter-4 Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age
Home Assignment
Sub Topic : How did Colonial Rule Affect Tribal Lives ?
(Objective)

QUESTIONS

1. _____ were important people in tribal groups before the arrival of the
British.
a. Traders
b. Tribal chiefs
c. Money lenders
d. Santhals

2. The British introduced the land settlement because __
a. They wanted timber for the state
b. They wanted land for the state
c. They wanted Kusum and Palash flowers
d. They wanted a regular revenue source for the state

3. The tribals react to the forest laws by :
a. By controlling the territory
b. Disobeying the new rules and rose in rebellion
c. Moved to other areas
d. By not paying rent

4. The changes in the lives of tribal chiefs under British rule were:
a. They had to pay tribute to the British, and discipline the tribal
groups
b. They had to collect medicinal plants for the British
c. They had to hunt animal for the British
d. They had to support theTraders and money lenders

5. The horizontal planks of wood on which railway lines are laid called
_____ .
a. Compartment.
b. Sleeper.
c. Coach.
d. Railway lines.

6. When did the forest satyagraha in Central Province take place ?
a. 1930
b. 1945