Worksheet – Chapter 5: India, a Home to Man
A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
The Bene Israel community settled on the:
a) Malabar Coast
b) Konkan Coast
c) Coromandel Coast
d) Gujarat Coast
Parsis originally came from:
a) China
b) Tibet
c) Persia
d) Armenia
Which community built the Cheraman Juma Masjid?
a) Jews
b) Syriac Christians
c) Arab Merchants
d) Armenians
The founder of the Baha’i faith was:
a) Zarathushtra
b) Gautama Buddha
c) Baha'u'llah
d) Dalai Lama
The Tibetan Government-in-Exile works from:
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Dharamshala
d) Chennai
The Siddis are people of ______ origin.
a) Persian
b) Tibetan
c) African
d) Armenian
"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" means:
a) Peace for all
b) Guest is God
c) Whole world is one family
d) Live and let live
Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja helped ______ children during World War II.
a) Tibetan
b) Jewish
c) Polish
d) Armenian
B. Fill in the Blanks
- Jews worship in a ____________.
- Parsis follow the religion called ____________.
- The Syriac Christians settled on the ____________ Coast.
- Tibet is known as the “Land of ____________.”
- The Dalai Lama came to India in the year ____________.
- The sacred fire of Parsis still burns at ____________.
- The phrase "Atithi Devo Bhava" means ____________.
- Siddis were recognized as a ____________ Tribe.
C. Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Bene Israel a. Tibet
2. Dalai Lama b. Persia
3. Parsis c. Konkan Coast
4. Siddis d. Africa
5. Baha’i Religion e. Baha'u'llah
D. True / False
- The Parsis came from Persia. ________
- Arab merchants came as conquerors to India. ________
- Siddis have African roots. ________
- The Dalai Lama settled in Dharamshala. ________
- Jews came to India because of persecution. ________
- Armenian traders mainly traded in spices and silk. ________
- India never accepted refugees from other countries. ________
- Baha’is believe in unity and peace. ________
E. Very Short Answer Questions
- What is a synagogue?
- Who were the Bene Israel?
- What does "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" mean?
- Who founded Zoroastrianism?
- Name one contribution of Arab merchants in India.
F. Short Answer Questions
- Why did the Parsis migrate to India?
- Explain the story of Milk and Sugar.
- Why did Tibetan refugees come to India?
- Mention any three Indian values that helped different communities settle peacefully.
- How did Siddis contribute to Indian culture?
G. Long Answer Questions
- Explain the migration and settlement of Jews in India.
- Describe the arrival and contribution of the Armenian community in India.
- Explain how India became a welcoming home for people from different communities.
- Write about the role of the Good Maharaja in helping Polish children.
H. Case Study Questions
Case Study – 1
Many years ago, a small group of people arrived in India after escaping difficulties in their homeland. They settled on the Konkan coast after a shipwreck. Though they lost their holy books, they continued to believe in one God and followed their traditions. Over time, they became an important community in India.
Questions:
- Name the community mentioned above.
- Where did they settle?
- Why did they come to India?
- What happened to their ship?
- What belief did they continue to follow?
Case Study – 2
A community came from Persia after facing religious persecution. They carried their sacred fire with them and reached Gujarat. According to a famous story, a wise man added sugar into a full jug of milk, showing that they would mix peacefully with society.
Questions:
- Which community is being discussed?
- Which religion did they follow?
- Why did they leave Persia?
- What does the milk and sugar story mean?
- Where did they settle in India?
Case Study – 3
During World War II, many children from Poland became homeless and separated from their families. The ruler of Nawanagar welcomed them to India and provided food, shelter, and care. Because of his kindness, he became known as the “Good Maharaja.”
Questions:
- Who was called the Good Maharaja?
- Which children did he help?
- Approximately how many children were rescued?
- What help did he provide?
- What values of India does this story show?
- b) Konkan Coast
- c) Persia
- c) Arab Merchants
- c) Baha'u'llah
- c) Dharamshala
- c) African
- c) Whole world is one family
- c) Polish
- Jews worship in a Synagogue.
- Parsis follow the religion called Zoroastrianism.
- The Syriac Christians settled on the Malabar Coast.
- Tibet is known as the “Land of Snows.”
- The Dalai Lama came to India in the year 1959.
- The sacred fire of Parsis still burns at Udvada.
- The phrase "Atithi Devo Bhava" means Guest is like God.
- Siddis were recognized as a Scheduled Tribe.
- The Parsis came from Persia. → True
- Arab merchants came as conquerors to India. → False
- Siddis have African roots. → True
- The Dalai Lama settled in Dharamshala. → True
- Jews came to India because of persecution. → True
- Armenian traders mainly traded in spices and silk. → True
- India never accepted refugees from other countries. → False
- Baha’is believe in unity and peace. → True
- The community was Bene Israel (Jewish community).
- They settled on the Konkan Coast.
- They came to escape persecution.
- Their ship was wrecked in a storm.
- They continued believing in one God.
- The community was Parsis.
- They followed Zoroastrianism.
- They left Persia because of religious persecution.
- It means they would blend peacefully with society without disturbing it.
- They settled in Gujarat.
- Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja was called the Good Maharaja.
- He helped Polish children.
- Around 1,000 children were rescued.
- He provided food, shelter, care, and safety.
- It shows values of humanity, kindness, and compassion.
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