SARPANG LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
MID TERM EXAMINATION -2013
Subject:
History
Writing Time: 2 Hours
Class:
VII
Total
Marks: 100
Name:________________________________________
Class_____________Sec:_______________
READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY
1. Do NOT write for the first ten
minutes. This time is to be spent reading over the questions. After having
read over the questions, you will be given 2 hours in which to answer all
questions.
2. In this paper there are 3 sections:
A, B & C. You must answer ALL questions in each section.
3.
Read the directions to each section carefully and write your answers in the
space provided in the question paper booklet.
4. Be sure to write your name, section
and roll No.
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SECTION A
30 Questions – 30 Marks. Answer ALL
questions.
Direction: Each
question in this section is followed by four possible responses. Choose the
correct response and write your answer in the space provided in the question
booklet.
1. Which of the following statements
about PemaLingpa is NOT TRUE?
A. His father was DondrupZangpo.
B. He was born in the village of
ChhelwaRithrang.
C. He was brought up by Choeyingpa.
D. His father belonged to
SumthrangChoeje of Ura.
Ans:………………………………………………..
2. Pema Lingpa’s residence in Bumthang
was Tamzhing Monastery, which is still the residence of his incarnate……
A. Gangtey Trulku
B. Namkha Ningpo
C. Jamyang Khentse
D. Peling Sungtrul
E.
Ans…………………………………………………………………….
3. What is the special mask dance
choreographed by Pema Lingpa?
A. Peling Tercham
B. Durdag Cham
C. Dremitse Nga Cham
D. Pa Cham
Ans……………………………………………………………………
4. Which family in Bhutan is the direct
descendent of Pema Lingpa?
A. Talo
B. Tamzhing
C. Dungkhar
D. Chhusa
Ans……………………………………………………………………
5. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is the
incarnation of which renowned Drukpa Master?
A. Pema Karpo
B. Guru Rimpochhe
C. Tsang Desi
D. Pema Lingpa
Ans……………………………………………………………………
6. In which year was the Chhoesi, the
dual system of government, established by Zhabdrung?
A. 1615
B. 1629
C. 1616
D. 1651
Ans……………………………………………………………………
7. The Zhabdrung ruled Bhutan for :
A. 53 years
B. 21 years
C. 35 years
D. 16 years
Ans……………………………………………………………………
8. Which of the following statements IS NOT true about the Zhabdrung?
A. He introduced the dual system of
administration.
B. He created the LhengyeTshog.
C. He appointed PekarJungne as the first
Je Khenpo.
D. He appointed Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye as
the first Desi
Ans……………………………………………………………………
9. Which Dzong is the first Dzong built
by Zhabdrung?
A. Punakha
B. Thimphu
C. Dechenphodrang
D. Semthokha Dzong
Ans……………………………………………………………………
10. How many Desis ruled Bhutan till
1906?
A. 46
B. 64
C. 40
D. 65
Ans……………………………………………………………………
11. Who was the 69th Je-Khenpo
of Bhutan?
A. Je-Geshey Geduen Rinchen
B. Je-Trulku Jigme Choeda
C. Je-Pekar Jungney
D. Je-Yeshi Nidup
Ans……………………………………………………………………
12. Which of the following are three provinces in Bhutan were headed by
Penlops
I.
Punakha
II. Paro,
III. Trongsa
IV. Dagana
A. I,II,III
B. I,II,IV
C. II,III,IV
D. II,III,I
Ans…………………………………………………………………………
13. Name the Lhakhang built by Tenzin
Rabgye in Kalingpong.
A. Damgsang Lhakhang
B. Jangsar Lhakhang
C. Tamzhing Lhakhang
D. Tharpoling Lhakhang
Ans……………………………………………………………………
14. The Druk Desi System, introduced by
Zhabdrung came to an end……
A. 1907
B. 1705
C. 1905
D. 1906
Ans……………………………………………………………………
15. On whom did Chogyel Minjur Tempa
confer the title “Tri Rimpoche”?
A. Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay
B. Tenzin Drukdra
C. Tenzin Drugyal
D. Pekar Juney
Ans……………………………………………………………………
16. Dzongs were first introduced in
Bhutan by:
A. Zhabdrung
B. Lam GyalwaLhanangpa
C. Lam NgagiWangchuck
D. PekarChhoephel
Ans……………………………………………………………………
17. In 1702 Sherab Wangchuk the 13th
Desi built this dzong and it came to be known as:
A. Simthokha Dzong
B. Wangdephodrang Dzong
C. Tashichhoe Dzong
D. Punakha Dzong
Ans……………………………………………………………………
18. What is the old name of
Dechenphodrang Dzong?
A. Byenhar Dzong
B. Drongsa Dzong
C. Semo Do Kha Dzong
D. Do Ngon Dzong
Ans……………………………………………………………………
19. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the work of Nyerchen?
A. He would note the comings and goings
of people in and out of the dzong.
B. He was the official in charge of the
horses.
C.
He
was the store- keeper and took care of the rations of the monk body.
D. He was the meat store-keeper
Ans……………………………………………………………………
20.
Following
are the true statement of Dzong EXCEPT
A.
A
fortress
B.
Built
on mountain spur
C.
Effective
defenses
D.
Not surrounded by watch tower
Ans……………………………………………………………………
21. All the following statements are
incorrect about the life in the Medieval European Town, EXCEPT
A. Medieval town was not so comfortable
B. Medieval town was very clean
C. There was good drainage system
D. The house were built far from each
other
Ans:………………………………………………………………………
22. In early Medieval Europe the towns
were controlled by the
A. Merchant Guilds
B. Crafts Guilds
C. Feudal Lords
D. Soldiers
Ans……………………………………………………………………
23. In
the early medieval period fair was sponsored by
A. Merchant
guild
B. Lord
C. Craft
guild
D. Trade man
Ans……………………………………………………………………
24. The merchant guilds were associations
of:
A. Merchants
B. Craftsmen
C. Shoemakers
D. Teacher
Ans……………………………………………………………………
25. The word
“Fair” has its origin from the Latin
word ‘Feria’ which means
A. Ceremony
B. Celebration
C. Happiness
D. Festival
Ans……………………………………………………………………
26. Charlemagne was
the most famous king of the:
A. Goths
B. Franks
C. Lombards
D. Vandals
Ans……………………………………………………………………
27.
Who
was the first king of France?
A. Clovis
B. Alaric
C. Attila
D. Justinian
Ans……………………………………………………………………
28. Which of the following WAS NOT a reason for the breakup of
Charlemagne’s empire?
A. His
successors were weak.
B. His
sons and grandsons fought among themselves.
C. Foreign
invaders attacked the empire.
D. He
made Christianity the state religion of his empire.
Ans……………………………………………………………………
29. The Roman emperor who shifted capital
from Rome to Byzantium was
A.
Pepin
B.
Consatntine
C.
Charles
Martel
D.
Charlemangne
Ans……………………………………………………………………
30. The Following are the true
statement of Cherlemangne, EXCEPT
A. Charlemagne
spent much of his life at war
B. Charlemagne
was the great champion of christainity
C. Charlemagne
become king of Franks in 700 AD
D. Charlemagne
established many schools in his Empire
Ans……………………………………………………………………
SECTIONB
(40 Marks) Answer ALL questions.
Direction:
Read the questions below and answer all.
Question I
a. Write in your own words the meaning of ‘Terton’
and works of terton. (3m)
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b. Write
THREE main reasons to prove that
Pema Lingpa was unusual as a child. (3m)
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c. Name
THREE important persons who assisted
the Zhabdrung in his day to day affairs. (3m)
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d. Pema
Lingpa’s youngest son, Sangdag settled in Tamzhing . Name THREE Choejes started by them in Bhutan. (3m)
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e. Who
introduced the new law called ‘Mitong’ and why? (3m)
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f. Which
Dzongpons were given the rank of ministers and had same power as penlops? (3m)
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g. What
were the causes of the break-up of Charlemagne’ Empire? List any THREE reasons. (3m)
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h. Why
was the life in a medieval town so uncomfortable? List any THREE
reasons (3m)
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Question
II
a. Match the following (6m)
A
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B
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Group
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a.
Meat store man
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Dzongpoen
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b.
In charge of
the horse
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Poengna
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c.
Gate keeper
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Ta Poen
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d.
Chief of
Protocol and looks after the state guests.
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Shayer
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e.
Water carrier
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Zhung Kalyon
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f.
Representative
of Desi
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b. “Zhabdrung’s achievement was many and all together they
contributed, over the centuries, towards Bhutan being a sovereign and
independent country’’. Write down any FIVE
outstanding achievement made by him. (5m)
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c. Complete the table below (5m)
Sl.no
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Name of the Dzong
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Year of construction
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Builder
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Historical
importance
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1.
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Wangdiphodran
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Zhabdrung Ngwang
Namgyel
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The protrective
deityu, Yeshi Goenpo, is supposed to have told Zhabdrung that he could bring
the whole bcountry under his power.
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2.
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1646
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Zhabdrung Ngwang
Namgyel
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Was the seat of the
successive paro penlop
It was also the seat
of National Assembly
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3.
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Semthokha
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1629
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4.
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Tashichhoedzong
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1702
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New summer capital.
Dzong of glorious
Religion
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Section C (30marks)
Direction:
Read the questions below and answer all. (6×5=30marks)
1. Study
the family tree of Pema Lingpa given below base on what you observed; write
your interpretation of the lineage of the Royal Family.
2. In
your own words write the reasons, why Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel created a
unique identity for Bhutan?
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3. “Punakha
Dzong has played important role in the country’s history” Give reasons to
justify the above statement.
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4. Describe the Chhoesi system established by
Zhabdrung Rimpochhe?
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5. Why
is Charlemagne called a ‘Light in the Darkness’?
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6. What
was the importance of ‘fairs’ in the life of people of Medieval Europe?
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