Class-8 English Chapter-13 AhilyaBai -A Great Indian Queen

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30/01/2021             CLASS-8                   SLOT-2

ENglish Beehive Chapter-13
Ahilyabai-a great Indian queen
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 I. Solve the crossword puzzle with the help of the clues given. These words have been used in the lesson:

Clues:

Left to right

1. a door or gate

4. land that is under the control of a ruler

5. men, women and children

6. to help a particular person by giving him money

8. the state of having deep respect for God and religion

 

 

Downwords

2. To be next to or joined to something

3. a company or business

7. a person who makes figures by carving or shaping wood

 

 

 

II. Answer the following questions:

 

Question 1.Who taught Ahilyabai?

Answer:Ahilyabai’s father taught her.

 

Question 2.Where did Malhar Rao first see Ahilyabai?

Answer:Malhar Rao first saw Ahilyabai at Chondi at the temple service in the village.

 

Question 3.When did Ahilyabai’s husband die?

Answer:Ahilyabai’s husband died in 1754.

 

Question 4.What did Gangadhar suggest to Ahilyabai after the death of her son?

Answer:Gangadhar suggested Ahilyabai to adopt a son when her own son died.

 

Question 5.What was Ahilyabai’s reply to her Chief Minister?

Answer:Ahilyabai replied to her Chief Minister that she didn’t require his advice, as she could look after the state very well.

 

Question 6.What message did Ahilyabai send to Raghoba Dada?

Answer:She sent a message to Raghoba Dada that as soon as he dared to cross the river Kshipra, he would have to fight her army.

 

Question 7.Why did Raghoba Dada give up the idea of fighting and went back?

Answer:Raghoba Dada was afraid that if he lost a battle against a woman, he would lose his name and fame as a warrior on the other hand, nobody would praise him even if he won the battle. Hence, he gave up the idea of fighting and went back

 

Question 8.What did Ahilyabai build and renovate? Write atleast five names.

Answer:Ahilyabai built and renovated a number of temples, ghats, wells, tanks and rest houses.

The Vishwanath temple of Varanasi

The Vishnupad temple of Gaya,Ghats,Wells,Tanks

 

Question 9.Ahilyabai was not only a great ruler but a great human being also.’ How do you know?

Answer:Ahilyabai Cared for the poor in her state. She heard every complaint in person. Craftsmen, sculptors, and artists-all received due respect in her state.

 

Question 10.Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the sentence.

(i) Ahilyabai’s palace was situated at…

 

(a) Chondi

(b) Indore

(c) Maheshwar( √)

(d) Beed

 

(ii) Ahilyabai’s husband’s name was…

 

(a) Malhar Rao

(b) Mankaji

(c) Gangadhar

(d) Khande Rao ( √)

 

  

Question-11Now complete the sentences using can/ could/can’t/couldn’t

 

1.     Mohan belongs to a well educated family. He can Speak English very well.

2.    My uncle was a very intelligent man. He could speak five languages.

3.    I looked for the book everywhere but I couldn’t find it.

4.    Monica can drive but she hasn’t got a car.

5.    I can’t meet you on Saturday but I can’t meet you Sunday evening.

6.    My grandmother loved music. She could  play the piano very well.

7.    Mala wasn’t at home when I phoned but I could  contact her at her office.

8.    I’m afraid. I can’tcome to your party.