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History Cl 7 (Annual Exam 2013)

Sarpang Lower Secondary School
Annual Examination 2013
Class VII                                
 Subject: History                                                                                   Writing Time: 2Hours
Total Marks: 100
Name……………………………………………………………………...Roll. No……………..Sec……………
Section – A          30 Questions-30 Marks
Answer ALL questions

Directions: Each question in this section is followed by four possible answers. Choose the correct answer and write it down in the question paper itself.

1. Pema Lingpa belonged to the family of:


A.      Drukpa Kagyu
B.      Nyingmapa
C.      Lhapa
D.     Barawapa


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2.   How old was Pema lingpa when he had a vision of Guru Rimpoche?


A.      25 years
B.      22years
C.      23 years
D.     20 years


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3.  Before coming to Bhutan Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel was enthroned as


A.      20th abbot of Ralung monastery
B.      19th abbot of Ralung monastery
C.      18th abbot of Ralung monastery
D.     17th abbot of Ralung monastery


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4. The main reason for the conflict between Zhabdrung and Tsang Desi was the issue of reincarnation of


A.      Pema Karpo
B.      Pema Lingpa
C.      Pema Sambotta
D.     Pelchen Narogpa


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5. Which one of the following does not describe a country’s identity?


A.      Ceremonies and rituals
B.      Religion
C.      Customs
D.     Dress


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(The diagram below is to used with question 6)






6. The box marked X in the above diagram signifies the post of


A.      Desi
B.      Je Khenpo
C.      Jarkar Dzongpon
D.     Wangduephodrang Dzongpon


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7. The first four Desis were devoted disciples of


A.      Tsang Desi
B.      Tsangpa Jarey
C.      Pema Karpo
D.     Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal


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8. The Gongzim is responsible for


A.      Maintain law and order in the region
B.      Chief of protocol
C.   Personal assistant to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
D.  Religious head of the country


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9. Who was the grandson of lam Drukpa Kuenley, letter became a desi


A.      Umze Tenzin Drugyal
B.      Tenzin Drukdra
C.      Lhanampa
D.     Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay


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10. Chogyal Minjur Tempa was enthroned as Druk Desi in the year


A.      1668
B.      1694
C.      1680
D.     1656


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11. The first Dzong was built in the


A.      Eleven century
B.      Twelfth century
C.      Thirteen century
D.     Fourteen century


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12. Before Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built dzongs in Bhutan, the existing dzongs were used as the


A.      Prisons
B.      Granaries
C.      Monasteries
D.     Administration building


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13. The following are the usage of a dzong during the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgya’s time EXCEPT the


A.      Used as granaries
B.      Home for the monks
C.      Site visit for tourists
D.     Administration center


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(The statement below to be used with question 14)
‘At 5a.m they would light the fire and start preparing breakfast’
14. Whose responsibilities are mentioned in the above statement?


A.      Mange
B.      Nyeryo
C.      Shayer
D.     Poengnna


15. The dances of Zhana Chham wear


A.      Wide tall black hats, traditional boots, long colourful brocade dress.
B.      Beautiful brocade dresses, traditional boots amd terrifying masks
C.      Long colourful brocade dress and terrifying masks
D.     Knee length yellow skirt and ringa


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16. Shinje Chhokigap refers to


A.      White god
B.      Black Demon
C.      Lord of Death
D.     The Ox-headed Justice Minister


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17. In 1690, the East India Company moved its head quarter to…


A.      Assam
B.      Kolkata
C.      Sikkim
D.     Cooch Behar


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18. When was the Anglo Bhutanese Treaty signed?


A.      1783
B.      1789
C.      1774
D.     1771


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19. All the following are wrong about the British interested in Bhutan, EXCEPT


A.      Bhutan is rich in minerals
B.      To establish trade links with Tibet through Bhutan
C.      There were many artifacts
D.     People were innocent


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20. Over the years people started fleeing their homes in the Duars areas, because


A.      People felt very hot
B.      Cultivate very less food crops
C.      People were suffering from malaria
D.     People were kidnapped


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(The diagram below is to used with question 21)


















21. The box marked X in the above diagram signifies 


A.      Election Commission of Bhutan
B.      Judiciary
C.      Cabinet
D.     Anti-corruption commission


E.       


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         (Use the statement below to answer question 22)
“The commission takes all the necessary steps to prevent and combat corruption by educating the public…..)
       22. The above statement tells about


A.      The Election Commission
B.      The Royal Audit Authority
C.      The Royal Civil Service Commission
D.     The Anti-Corruption Commission


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    23. Our Education Minister is


A.      Zanglay Drukpa
B.      Minbuo Drukpa
C.      Tshering Tobgay
D.     Pema Jamtsho


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  24. All the following statements are incorrect about the life in the Medieval Europe Town, EXCEPT


A.      Medieval was not so comfortable
B.      Medieval town was very clean
C.      There was good drainage system
D.     The houses were built far from each other


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25. In the early part of the Medieval Period, the towns were controlled by


A.      Craftsmen
B.      Merchants
C.      Townsman
D.     Feudal Lord


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26. William, who conquered England in 1066 A.D was the


A.      Duke of Paris
B.      King of France
C.      Emperor of Rome
D.     Duke of Normandy
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27. The desire to live under the same government is called…


A.      Communism
B.      Nationalism
C.      Socialism
D.      Collectivism


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28. The feudal lords and knights were….


A.      War loving people
B.      Religious people
C.      Peace loving people
D.     Affectionate people


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(Use the statement below to answer question 29)
“…with the growth of towns and industries...most of the people living in towns were traders, craftsmen and shopkeepers…as time passed people became well-to-do…”
29. The above statement describes best about


A.      Land lord
B.      King
C.      Queen
D.     Serfs


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30. Who was Henry II?


A.      The king of Spain
B.      The king of England
C.      The king of France
D.     The king of Italy



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Section B - 3Questions         70 marks

Directions: Answer all the questions in this section. Marks for questions or part of questions are given in brackets [ ]. Answers should be written in the question paper itself.



Question 1.    [37marks]



i.        Explain the term ‘Mebartsho’ and where is it located? (2m)
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ii.      How did Pemalingpa strengthen the teaching of Buddha? (3m)
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iii.    Why did Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal creat a unique national identy? Give TWO reasons. (2m)
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iv.    Which contribution of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal do you support, the defeat of the Tibetans or the religious unification? (3m)
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v.      Explain the term Chhoesi System established by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal? (2m)
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vi.    List THREE auspicious signs observed during the consecration ceremony of the Semtokha Dzong and the images of Lord Buddha. (3m)
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vii.  What were the TWO most important historical events which took place in Phunakha Dzong? (2m)
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viii.What could have been the situation if Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal had not built any dzongs in Bhutan? (3m)
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ix.     Why are the chhams important to the Bhutanese? (3m)
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x.       If you were Shinjye Chhokigap what sins would you forgive? Mention TWO sins. (2m)
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xi.     How Cooch Behar did become dependent on Bhutan? (3m)
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xii.   List down THREE terms of the Treaty of 1774.(3m)
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xiii. If you were the Trongsa Penlop how would you have reacted to the Mission of 1838? Give THREE reasons. (3m)
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xiv. Which were the regions governed by the penlops? (3m)
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Question 2.     [11marks]
i.        Define the term ‘democracy’ (2m)
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ii.      Describe the form of government followed in Bhutan. (2m)
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iii.    Write down TWO differences between the direct and indirect democracy. Give ONE example each. (4m)
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iv.    Complete the following: (3m)
a.      RCSC+______________________+ ACC + Election Commission of Bhutan = Constitutional body.
b.      Defense = RBA + _______________________ + RBP
c.       Judiciary = Supreme  court + _________ _____________+Dzongkhag court + Dungkhag court.

Question 3.    [22marks]
i.           Explain how Charlemagne put an end to the Dark Ages. (3m)
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ii.         Describe the situation of Charlemagne’s empire after his death. (2m)
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iii.       Explain why life in a medieval town was very uncomfortable. Support your answer with THREE sentences.  (3m)
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iv.       Bhutanese Towns are like the medieval towns. Do you agree? (2m)
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v.         List THREE factors that have contributed to the rise and growth of nation-state in Europe? (3m)
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vi.       How did the serfs became free in the latter part of the medieval period in Europe? (3m)
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vii.     Who was Joan of Arc? How did she save France from disaster?  (3m)
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viii.   What is the importance of the marriage of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon in European History? (3m)
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