Pakistan International School Jeddah [English Section]

Final Term Review Pack 2023-24

CANDIDATE NAME: GRADE: Y5-

Social Studies 1 hour 30 minutes

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This document consists of 28 printed pages including the cover page.

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 Table of Content

Chapters Key Objective Content Review, Going Source-based Map skills

Terms Further and Worksheets

Alexander the Great (1st Term) X √ √ X √

Landforms (1st Term) X √ √ X √

The Subcontinent in the 8th century √ √ √ √ √

The Arrival of Islam √ √ √ √ √

Weather and Climate √ √ √ √ X

Agriculture in Pakistan √ √ √ √ √
Minerals and Natural Energy √ √ √ √ √
Resources

Teamwork and Spirit √ √ √ √ X

National Anthem (1st Term) X √ √ X X

Visiting the Places √ √ √ √ X

Important Note! The review sheet is only a practice sheet for the exam preparation. You should read

all the chapters thoroughly from the textbook. Revise all the work from the copy, workbook, maps

and pictures.

During practice rephrase the questions in different statements for better understanding.

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 Section A

Q1. Fill in the blanks with correct answers.

1. The kingdoms of the seventh century are often referred to as the middle or classical kingdoms
of the subcontinent.
2. In the year between 600-699 CE, there were many small kingdoms ruled by various rulers, the
greatest of whom was Harsha.
3. Harsha was a remarkable king who ruled the empire from 606-647 CE.
4. Harsha defeated Huns and regained the lost territories.
5. Harsha’s rule is known as the 'Golden Years of India' because of his good governance.
6. Daibul was an important seaport during the Brahmins' rule.
7. A lot of trade between china, South India and Arabia was routed from Daibul.
8. Brahmins' rule was ended with the Muslim conquest in the eighth century led by Muhammad
Bin Qasim.
9. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese tourist.
10. Muslim rulers sent out envoys with peace messages.
11. The pirates on the trade route between Arabia and the subcontinent were protected by Raja
Dahir.
12. Mohammad bin Qasim was Hajjaj bin Yousuf’s nephew/son in law.
13. Ruins from the times of Mohammad bin Qasim are found in Bhambore.
14. Daibul was seaport.
15. Hajjaj Bin Yousuf was the governor of eastern provinces of Islamic Empire.
16. Pirates were under the protection of Raja Dahir ruler of Sindh.
17. Pirates often attacked ships near the port of Daibul and looted all cargo.
18. All Arab traded with parts of the Indian subcontinent even before the advent of Islam.
19. King Philip was the name of Alexander’s father.
20. Alexander’s tutor was Aristotle
21. After the death of King Philip Alexander inherited his father’s dream and kingdom.
22. Alexander did not go further to the subcontinent because his officers, weakened by fighting,
fatigue and monsoon rain.
23. Alexander’s kingdom was divided between his three generals at the time of his death.
24. Hellenization means to spread Greek Culture/Ideas
25. Phalanx is an orderly formation in which soldiers stand close together.
26. Alexander used phalanx to break his opponents’ defenses.
27. Alexandria Bucephalus is a city founded by Alexander in the memory of his beloved horse,
Bucephalus.
28. Alexander laid the foundation of the Greek Empire
29. Only 35% percent of Pakistan's land is farmland.
30. The cutting down of trees is known as deforestation.

31. An artificial supply of water to the land to encourage the plant growth is called irrigation.
32. A crop that is grown for commercial purposes, or to sell for profit is known as cash crop.
33. When some clouds block the sun, the weather is cloudy.
34. When it rains a lot flood can happen.
35. Pakistan is an agricultural based country.
36. Date orchards are mainly located in Sindh and Punjab.

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 37. Warsak dam is constructed on the river Kabul.
38. The Karez system is one of the oldest known irrigation systems in the world.
39. A large wheel-like structure that is used for irrigation is called Persian Wheel.
40. Hot and humid Malaysia lies close to the equator.
41. Lahore remains hot and sunny throughout summers because of being away from the sea.
42. Climate affects the lives and activities of people.
43. Rain makes the weather pleasant.
44. Wind brings hot and cold weather.
45. Quarry is always above the ground.
46. Minerals are all natural substances found in the Earth.
47. Minerals are found as deposits and are known as ore in their natural form.
48. The sites where mineral deposits are dug up are called mines or quarries.
49. The country’s largest coal mines are found in Thar-Sindh.
50. The largest gas field is in Sui, Baluchistan.
51. Natural Gas is a cheap form of energy in Pakistan.
52. A team is a group of people working together as a unit to achieve a common goal.
53. A person who takes the initiative to respect others, is an honorable person.
54. Sincerity is one of the key factors that lead teams and individuals to success.
55. Well-Informed teams make it to the top.
56. Communication is a two-way process.
57. Sensible team members complement each other’s strength.
58. Always be ready with alternatives and solutions.

Q2. Read the given statements carefully. Write T for True and F for False.
1) The kingdoms of the seventh century are often referred to as the Model or Developed kingdoms
of the subcontinent. F
2) Harsha promoted agriculture and maintained peace and security throughout his empire. F
3) Brahmin rulers treated Shudras and Buddhists as inferior. T
4) Mohammad bin Qasim came down the Arabian Gulf to Daibul. F
5) New places of worship were constructed and old ones repaired by Mohammed bin Qasim. T
6) Mohammed bin Qasim used speed engines to capture the city of Daibul. F
7) Raja Dahir was the nephew of Chander.T
8) The Muslim conqueror of the Brahmin dynasty in the 8th century was Caliph Sulaiman. F
9) Pirates seized a ship carrying gifts from the King of Sri Lanka. T
10) Mohammad Bin Qasim led the expedition to Sindh in the late 8th century. F
11) The trade between Arabia and the subcontinent was at its peak during the Aryans’ rule. F
12) King Porus ruled the Hellenic people in Greece. F
13) Alexander was 20 years old when he became the commander of his father’s army. F
14) Climate is the average condition of the weather in place over a short period of time. F
15) Places closer to Equator are hotter and also receive less rainfall. F
16) Lahore remains hot and sunny throughout summers because it is bound by land on all sides. T
17) Places near the Equator experience significant change in temperature after rainfall, throughout
the year. T
18) Hill stations are closer to sea are cooler and pleasant in summer. F
19) Pakistan is an industrial country. F
20) The floodplains of the Punjab and Sindh are the most favorable for growing a variety of crops. T
21) Pakistan’s land is 42% of scrubs, wastelands and cities. F
22) People living in mountains and deserts maintain small orchards to meet their need for food. T
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 23) In Pakistan the average rainfall during winter is 137.5 mm. F
24) River Kabul and River Swat meet the Indus at Attock. T
25) Barrages are artificial lakes that store water. F
26) Canal irrigation depends upon the amount of water in the rivers. T
27) The Karez system is widely used in Sindh. F
28) Gold, Silver and platinum are precious metals. T
29) Ruby, Topaz are found in the northern areas. T
30) Pakistan buys petroleum from countries in the Gulf region. T
31) All team members must respect only their leaders. F
32) We must never let down our team for our own personal gains. T
33) A sincere and committed team member will hide ideas and information with his peers. F
34) A team member should be someone dependable. T
35) Team have members with same capabilities. F
36) We can solve a problem with accurately identifying the problem first. T
37) Leader can insult anyone in private or in front of others. F
38) Leaders’ value team members’ opinions and suggestions and show gratitude. T

Q3. Choose the answer that best suits the statements below.

i. Staple food crops

a. wheat & rice
b. sugarcane & rice
c. wheat & maize

ii. Pakistan’s most important cash crop.

a. cotton
b. oilseeds
c. maize

iii. Requires plenty of water to grow.

a. wheat
b. cotton
c. rice

iv. Rainfall provides only a of Pakistan's agricultural requirements.

a. Half
b. Quarter
c. One third

v. The system covers about 73% of all the agricultural land in Pakistan.
a. Well
b. Karez
c. Canal

vi. Pakistan's system of is one of the best in the world.

a. Irrigation
b. Farmland
c. Karez

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 vii. What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?
a. Temperature
b. Climate
c. Weather

viii. Why Alexander was so successful in his mission to conquer the world?
a. Good military strategies
b. his wealth
c. politics

ix. Name the tax imposed on non-Muslims by Mohammad bin Qasim.

a. Wealth tax
b. Jizya
c. Zakat

x. Who was the successor of Mohammad bin Qasim?

a. Babur
b. Akbar
c. Sulaiman

xi. For how many years did Harsha rule?

a. 40 years
b. 41 years
c. 42 years

xii. What was the religion of Harsha?

a. Hinduism
b. Buddhism
c. Secularism

xiii. The years during this ruler’s rule are the ‘golden years’ of India.
a. Mohammad Bin Qasim
b. Harsha
c. Alexander

xiv. An important seaport during the 8th century.

a. Daibul
b. Arabian Sea
c. Persian Gulf

xv. They treated Buddhist as inferior.

a. Huns
b. Guptas
c. Brahmins

xvi. Daily temperature, daily rainfall, daily amount of sunshine

a. Weather
b. Climate
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 c. Humidity

xvii. The amount of water vapor in the air

a. humidity
b. precipitation
c. Water Vapors

xviii. Two major factors used to identify climate are?

a. longitude and latitude
b. temperature and precipitation
c. latitude and temperature
d. layers in the atmosphere

xix. What is temperature?

a. weather and climate
b. the hotness or coldness of anything
c. rain, hail, snow

xx. How many Climate Zones did we studied?

a. 4
b. 5
c. 3

xxi. A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is

a. Metals
b. Rocks
c. Minerals
d. Fossil Fuel

xxii. Minerals are a

a. Renewable resource
b. Non-renewable resource
c. Both a and b
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 d. None of the above.

xxiii. Minerals can be extracted by

a. Mining
b. Quarrying
c. Drilling
d. All of the above

xxiv. Rocks from which minerals are mined are known as

a. Coal
b. Gypsum
c. Ore
d. Chemical

xxv. The process of taking out minerals from rocks buried under the surface of the earth is named as
a. mining
b. sleeping
c. digging
d. none of these

xxvi. Where do we find natural gas resources in Pakistan?

a. Thar
b. Sui
c. Northern Areas
d. Punjab

xxvii. Anything from nature that living things use is called a

a. pollution
b. energy
c. natural resource
d. food

xxviii. Natural Resources are

a. Materials that are found on Earth that people use.
b. Rocks that contain metal
c. Resources that are continually being replaced and will not run out.
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 d. Resources that cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out.

xxix. About percent of the land in Pakistan is used for agriculture.

a. 30
b. 35
c. 25

xxx. is also known as a paddy.

a. Wheat
b. Rice
c. Sugar-Cane
d. Maize

xxxi. Which factor plays the most crucial role in governing agricultural activities throughout the world?
a. Temperature
b. Climate
c. Rainfall
d. Weather

xxxii. Rice, pulses, wheats are crops.

a. Staple crops
b. Grain crops
c. Cash crops
d. None of the above

xxxiii. What is the supplying of water to land through artificial means?

a. Sprinkling
b. Irrigation
c. Don’t go chasing waterfalls stick to the rivers and streams your used to
d. natural rain

xxxiv. Which of the following are traditional methods of irrigation?

a. Karez
b. Tube Wells
c. Sprinklers
d. Both a and b

xxxv. What does team mean?

a. One person working towards their own goal.
b. A group of people working toward separate goals.
c. A group of people working together toward a common goal.
d. None of the above.

xxxvi. It is very important for team members to communicate. Communicate in a team means to
a. do what the leader says
b. sit quietly and agree
c. listen, talk and share ideas

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 d. to interrupt when others talk

xxxvii. Which of the following is an example of teamwork?

a. Tony and Donnie dividing work up evenly
b. Tony and Donnie refusing to talk to each other
c. Tony and Donnie goofing around
d. Tony and Donnie skipping work to play video games

xxxviii. Leadership is
a. Being rude to others
b. Leaving people out
c. Working well with others
d. The only person talking

xxxix. What skills are important in teamwork?

a. Respect and offer help
b. Share information and accept mistakes
c. Be reliable and communicate effectively
d. All of the above

Source-Based Questions

Q1. Label the marked climatic zones in the given table.

A. Polar
B. Temperate
C. Tropical/Equator

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Q2. Label the following on the given map
 The river Indus and its tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab,
Ravi and Sutlej)
 Punjnad
 Arabian sea

Q3. On the given map, label the following landforms:

Mountains and Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Deserts

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Q4. According to the source, explain what kind of governance Harsha had?

Good governance because

✓ Maintained peace and security
✓ Promoted education
✓ And allow people to practice ay religion
✓ Student must develop their answer considering these points.

Q5. According to a source, what kind of ruler Muhammad Bin Qasim was?

Military Soldier protected the Muslims

✓ Attacked /killed/defeated Raja Dahir .
✓ Used siege engine
✓ Student might explain his governing policies also.
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Q6. Help Ali to locate the following minerals and natural resources mined in Pakistan.
Coal Rock salt Limestone Ruby Emerald.
Gypsum Natural Gas

Q7. Label the map for the conquests of Alexander the Great with the help of the given word box.

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Q8. What do you see in the source?

✓ Pirates attacking the people.

✓ Student must develop their answer considering the source.
✓ They can relate it to the attack of Pirates on Muslims [which they studied in Chapter 10].

Q9. What does source tell you about the climate of hill station?

 Places located above sea level are cooler than places on or near sea level/
✓ In summer weather is pleasant.
✓ Student might explain the reasons why they attract more tourists.

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Q10. In source, it shows a view of Tarbela dam, describe what is dam?

 It is built on River Indus.

✓ Many dams build in valleys in the norther region.
✓ They are artificial lakes that stores water from overflowing and supply water to farms

Q11. Explain the source?

✓ Persian Wheel.
✓ Ox/Bull pulling the huge wheel.
✓ Wheel has buckets filling once the wheel rotates.
✓ Irrigate farms
✓ Student will write what they understand.
Q12. This source show natural gas, can you think of some uses of natural gas?

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  Use for household,
✓ Industrial and
✓ Commercial purposes.
✓ It is used as fuel.

Q13. Identify the method of irrigation in source and explain how it works?

✓ Tube well
✓ Dug deep/motor/pump
✓ Draws water from underground and store.
✓ Irrigate farms
✓ Student must develop their answer considering these points

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Q14. Using the pie chart, describe the different types of energy consumed in Pakistan in 2014-15.

Energy used by Pakistan in 2014-15 was from coal 9%. Hydro it was 11% Nuclear it was 1%, LPG 1% gas
and oil was 47% and 31% respectively. Student might explain only three sources.

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 Short Answer Questions

1. What are the conditions in the atmosphere over a short period of time? Weather
2. Who defeated the Huns? Harsha
3. What was the religion of Harsha? Buddhism
4. Who became king after the death of Chach? Chander

5. Name and mention one example for each type of the Plateaus:
I. Mountain on one side and plain or sea on the other side. Piedmont
II. They are found between mountains or surrounded by mountain on all sides. Intermontane
III. Usually found near coastal plains, away from mountains. Continental
IV. They are formed as a result of repeated volcanic activity. Volcanic

6. Name the types of plains.

I. Low-lying land by the sea. Coastal
II. Formed by rivers which deposit mineral rick silt alongside their banks. Alluvial /floodplains
III. Formed as a result of dried-up beds of lakes. Lacustrine
IV. Formed by lava flowing from a volcanic eruption. Lava
V. When glaciers slide downwards, they cut across the land and smooth the terrain over forming
plains. Glacial
7. What are the conditions in the atmosphere over a short period of time? weather
8. What is an area with very cold temperatures that is far away from the equator called? polar
9. What is an area that has both warm and cold climates called? Temperate
10. Why are hill stations cooler and pleasant in the summer? Altitude.
11. What is the release of water from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or ice? Precipitation
12. What does team stand for? Together everyone achieves more

13. Identify the correct ruler / empire with the help of the given clues.
i. A remarkable warrior and commander. Alexander
ii. He imposed Jizya and Zakat. Muhammad bin Qasim
iii. Famous for his governance. Harsha
iv. Mistreated Buddhists and Shudras.
Brahmin Dynasty
v. The governor of eastern provinces of Arabia. Hajjaj Bin Yusuf

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 Section B

14. Define the following terms. [Refer to the Activity Book]

i. Empire
ii. Heir
iii. Dynasty
iv. Inferior
v. Seized
vi. Expedition
vii. Resistance
viii. Discrimination
ix. Illustrate with the help of diagram the term Equator.

x. Humid
xi. Tributaries
xii. Explain the term irrigation with the help of diagram.

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 xiii. Course
xiv. Geographical
xv. Achieve
xvi. Lapse
xvii. Initiative
xviii. Alternatives
xix. Consistent
xx. Irrigation
xxi. Precipitation
xxii. Damage
xxiii. Ensure
xxiv. Conduct
xxv. Reflect
xxvi. Inconvenience
xxvii. Awareness
xxviii. Etiquette
xxix. Sermon
xxx. Fidget
xxxi. Exhibit
xxxii. Municipal
Key terms can appear in the exam paper as definitions, MCQs, or illustrations.
15. Why is Harsha considered as a remarkable ruler?
 Good governance because
 Maintained peace and security
 Promoted education
 And allow people to practice ay religion
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

16. Write any two qualities of Alexander the Great as a warrior.

 He was never defeated throughout his career.
 He planned his battles carefully and used his loyal and efficient soldiers cleverly to beat
his opponents.
 He used factors in battle to defeat enemies.

17. What do you know about Alexandria Bucephalus?

 Alexandria Bucephalus is a city Alexander founded in memory of his beloved horse
Bucephalus which had died there.

18. Define topography.

 It is the study of the Earth surface and the change which take place on it due to
weathering and other factors.

19. Explain the steps taken by Harsha to setup remarkable empire.

 Good governance because
 Maintained peace and security
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 Promoted education
 And allow people to practice ay religion
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.
20. What were the reasons behind the Brahmin rulers' unpopularity?
 Protecting Pirates
 No security
 Treated Shudras inferior.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.
21. Who was Hajjaj Bin Yousuf?
 Governor of eastern province of Arabia and uncle of Muhammad Bin Qasim

22. Why Muhammad Bin Qasim attacked Sindh?

 MBQ attacked Sindh to protect Muslims from cruel Raja and pirates He wanted to take action
against the pirates and Raja Dahir
23. What impact did Mohammad bin Qasim's conquests have in the Indian subcontinent?
 Muslim rule arrived in Sindh, peace and prosperity restored, trade,
 Exchange of ideas and learning between Arabs and Indians,
 Inter-marriages, strengthening of ties, social and cultural transformation Student
must develop their answer considering these points.

24. What is a siege engine?

 A device designed to break heavy castle doors and thick city walls.

25. Mention the steps Muhammad bin Qasim took to establish his rule.
 Imposed Tax.
 Abolished Caste system
 No discrimination
 Rebuilding of old worship places
 Student will explain them.

26. Compare the government of Harsha and Muhammad Bin Qasim

Harsha was a remarkable ruler who ruled during the 8th century whereas MBQ was a great warrior.
Harsha defeated the Huns and took back the territories while MBQ defeated Raja Dahir and rescued
the Muslims. Muhammad Bin Qasim setup court and provided the justice whereas Harsha
maintained peace and security. Harsha promoted education while Muhammad Bin Qasim promoted
safe trade. Muhammad Bin Qasim abolished the caste-system. They both promoted the religious
freedom.
 Comparison includes similarities and differences.
 Student can add their own points

27. Compare the rule of Harsha and Brahmin Dynasty.

 Open- ended.
 Student will get help and guidance from above sample answer.

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28. With the help of the given pictures, differentiate between plains and hills. Give one example
for each.

Plain Hill
Plains are lowlands • Hills are high areas of land

Flat lands; best places for agriculture and • They are lower than 330 m
farming
• Created by land rifting, erosion of landforms
Created by erosion and deposition by rivers and deposition of sediments by glaciers or
and glaciers; also created via volcanic activity volcanic activity

Covered by variety of vegetation such as • Covered with wildflowers, trees shrubs and
grasses or trees grasses

Examples: alluvial, coastal, lacustrine, lava and Some of the hills found in Pakistan include
glacial plains Margalla hills, Waziristan hills

29. Define what is climate and which factors it determine.

 It is the average condition of the weather of any place over a longer period of time
usually thirty years. It determines how people live and the kind of crops that can grow
in a place.

30. Explain how distance from the sea effects the climate?
 Refer Text Book Chapter 17 textbook pg: 73

31. Altitude of a region effects the climate of that place. Explain how?
 Refer to Q9 on pg 14 of Review Pack.

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 32. What is the significance of forests?
 Afforestation helps in having more forests which has many advantages for example it
influences weather.
 Forest provides habitat to many animals and birds.
 It helps in controlling floods and preventing land sliding.

33. What is the difference b/w dams and barrages? Draw and label them.
 Dams are artificial lake store water however barrages are floodgates used to stop or divert the
flow of river.

34. How karez system works?

 Refer to Text Book Chapter 19.

35. What is the difference b/w tube well and Persian wheel?
 Tube wells dug deep into the grounds where a Persian wheel is shallow wells.

 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

 Refer to Text Book Chapter 19.

36. Explain the following cash crops of Pakistan?

 Rice
 Cotton
 Sugar-cane
 Refer to Textbook Refer to Text Book Chapter 19

37. What is the difference b/w mine and quarry?

 A mine can be above or below the ground, whereas a quarry is always above the
ground.

38. Why minerals and natural resources are important for a country?
 For industrial and commercial purposes.
 Economic development,
 Self- sufficiency.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

39. Name some

I. Metallic minerals: gold, silver, platinum, uranium, zinc, copper
II. Natural energy resources oil, coal, natural gas
III. Nonmetallic minerals Limestone, Marble, Gypsum
IV. Precious stones in Pakistan emerald, topaz, tourmaline, onyx,ruby

40. Name any one region where following resources are discovered in Pakistan
i. Coal: Thar, Sindh
ii. Natural Gas: Sui Baluchistan
iii. Oil: none

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41. What are plains? Explain different types of plains.
 Plains are flat lands and they are the best places for agriculture and farming.
 Examples of plains in Pakistan are the plains of Sindh and Punjab which are found along
river Indus.

42. Describe physical and climatic features of a desert.

 Deserts are dry and barren with hardly any vegetation except for a limited variety of
plants like cactus, palm trees etc.
 They may be sandy or rocky.
 Desert receives little or no rainfall throughout the year.
 They have extreme climate, hot or cold.

43. Name 3 major dams of Pakistan.

 Tarbela,
 Mangla and
 Warsak dams

44. Name any 4 barrages of Pakistan.

 Sukkur,
 Kotri,
 Guddu,
 Jinnah,
 Rasool and
 Tunsa

45. What are the responsibilities of team member?

 Refer to Q 21 Refer to Text Book Chapter 25

46. Define a team and give examples of teams from our daily life.
 A team is a group of people working together as a unit to achieve a common goal.
 A team can be family members, a sports team or a group of friends

47. How should you behave if appointed as a team leader?

 Open-Ended & Refer to Text Book Chapter 25

48. Explain the point’s leader should remember in leading the team.
Refer to Text Book Chapter 25

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49. Complete the flow diagram about mountains

50. What is the purpose of a national anthem for a country?

 Its purpose is to inspire respect, love, solidarity and patriotism for one’s country.

Section 3

1. ‘Harsha was a famous king known for his good governance.’ Justify this statement.
 Maintained peace and security
 Promoted education
 And allow people to practice ay religion
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

2. Imagine being a member of Alexander's army and later writing a book on how great a warrior
he was. Decide which of his accomplishments / achievements you'll include.
 Strong and remarkable warrior.
 Excellent commander.
 Never defeated.
 Planned battles carefully.
 Successfully use factors to his advantages.
 Introduced phalanx.
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 He conquered areas from Greece Egypt, Persian Empire Gandhar and few regions of
subcontinent.
 He spread Hellenization
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

3. Consider Harsha's successor, someone as capable as himself and the early Gupta emperors. Do
you believe things would have turned out differently if you could go back in time? How?
 Refer to Going Further of Chapter 9
 Open-Ended

4. How would you decide that Muhammad Bin Qasim invaded subcontinent because The
Brahmin Dynasty was unpopular among the people?
 They were cruel and they patronized criminals.
 Protected Pirates. There was no security.
 Trade effected
 Treated Shudras and Buddhists inferior.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points.

5. The conquest of Sindh by Mohammad Bin Qasim marked the introduction of Islam to the
Indian subcontinent. Justify the statement.
 Muslim rule arrived in Sindh, peace and prosperity restored, trade,
 Exchange of ideas and learning between Arabs and Indians,
 Inter-marriages, strengthening of ties, social and cultural transformation.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points

6. Selection of landform for cultivating crops is crucial in agriculture? Do you agree? Give
reasons.
 To practice agriculture the most important factors to decide is which landform is most
suitable.
 Mountains are not flat and deserts are consist of sand dunes because of which these
landform may not have fertile soil.
 Plain areas are flat and consist of fertile land so it is most suitable landform for
agriculture.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points

7. Do you think it is possible to grow mangoes at the North Pole?

 No. Mangoes need proper soil, sunlight, and warmth to grow.
 North Pole will not provide the right combination of factors for growing mangoes.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points

8. One of your friends is considering establishing a cash crop farm. Provide him/her with
information on the benefits and drawbacks of cash crops.
 Refer to Going Further of Chapter 19

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 9. Imagine you are a farmer and want to grow a crop which crop you will decide to
cultivate and why? [ cash/food]
 Refer to textbook going further of Chapter 19

10. Natural energy resources are important for developing country like Pakistan. Do you agree?
Give reasons.
 For industrial and
 Commercial purposes,
 Economic development,
 Self-sufficiency
 Cut down on imports,
 Bring in foreign exchange,
 Economic development
 And prosperity
 Fewer imports,
 Cheaper than having to buy from international markets, and industrial development.
 Student must develop their answer considering these points

11. Study each of these cases /issues and complete the table.

Issue How you felt about it How you dealt with it.
Your teammate made fun ofyour suggestion I would feel ashamed/ embarrass I would remain quiet and do not
in public. respond to team mate’s

You have done research for a group

project and two members do not know of
the topic.

Your leader scolded you for being late even

though it wasyour team mate’s fault

You were playing with your pencil while

instructions werebeing given out and
missed some crucial details.

You forgot to bring what youwere asked to

and because of that, your team lost points.

Your team has lost all its matches in the

last two years and your best friend suggests
that you join a different team

Student will answer on their own experience. First one is done for reference.

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12. Do you think things would be different if any of the following would not be there? How?
 Raja Dahir
 Muhammad Bin Qasim
 Hajjaj Bin Yousaf
 Refer to Content Review of Chapter 10

13. You got a new job in a museum, what rules you will share with public to visit it?

1. Follow the guide and obey his/her instructions at all times.

2. Not touch or examine any object physically.
3. Stay silent: if you have any questions, you can ask the guide in a low voice without disturbing others.
4. Look around carefully and try to remember as much as possible.
5. Stay in a line and not push or shove other people.

14. How will you deal with an individual who is not following rule for visiting the public places?
 Open-Ended
15. Compare the governing skills of Muhammad Bin Qasim and Harsha.

Harsha was a remarkable ruler who ruled during the 8th century whereas MBQ was
a great warrior. Harsha defeated the Huns and took back the territories while MBQ
defeated Raja Dahir and rescued the Muslims. Muhammad Bin Qasim setup court
and provided the justice whereas Harsha maintained peace and security. Harsha
promoted education while Muhammad Bin Qasim promoted safe trade.
Muhammad Bin Qasim abolished the caste-system. They both promoted the religious
freedom.

 Comparison includes similarities and differences.

 Student can add their own points

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