Class 5, Chapter 10: Walls Tell Stories (Question Answer)

 

Q.1. Name the subject in which we study about past?

Ans. History.

Q.2. A part of wall coming out in a round shape, it is built to ensure security?

Ans. Bastion (Burj).

Q.3. It is used to full of water?

Ans. Fountain.

Q.4. A group of soldiers?

Ans. Army.

Q.5. A place where old things are kept?

Ans. Museum.

Q.6.Where is Golconda Fort is located?

Ans. Hyderabad.

Q.7. What are the functions of sharp iron spokes on the gate?

Ans. Elephants of enemies hurt himself if they try to open by butting their heads on them.

Q.8. Why were the big holes made in the bastions?

Ans. To attack the enemies without being seen.

Q.9. Which sultan lived in Golconda Fort?

Ans. Qutubshahi Sultan.

Q.10. What does the map of Golconda indicate?

Ans. In map of Golconda Fort indicate garden, fields, factories, well and talabs were there.

Q.11. Why does a deep ditch dug around the fort?

Ans. A deep ditch dug around the fort so the elephants, horses and soldiers of enemies could not attack from the all sides of fort.

Q.12. What trick did emperors play a smaller kingdom to make a part of their kingdom?

Ans. To play trick they make friendship. Sometimes by flattery or even by marriage between    

      families and when nothing else worked, they also attack them.

Q.13. Name the things that ensure the security of fort?

Ans. Cannons, guns, deep ditch, burj and thick walls.

Q.14. Name any four historical buildings of India?

Ans. (1) Tajmahal                 (2) Red Fort

         (3) Buland Darwaja       (4) Hawa Mahal.

Q.15. Why it was difficult to the army to attack the fort?

Ans. Because the soldiers of Sultan can see them and attack them.

Q.16. Name the four directions.

Ans. North, South, East and West.

Q.17. In which direction does the sun rises?

Ans. In the East.

Q.18. In which direction does the sun set?

Ans. In the West.

 

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