Section A- [30 Marks]
Question
1
Direction: For multiple-choice
questions, there are four alternatives: A, B, C, and D. Choose the correct alternative in the OMR sheet provided
and shade the circle in it. Do not
shade more than ONE circle in OMR. [15]
1. Which one of the following temples were believed to have built been by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo?
A. Tamzhing and Jampa temples
B. Kyichu and Kunzangdra temples
C. Tamzhing and Pemaling Temples
D. Kyichu and Jampa temples
2. The name Nabji comes from the word naboed, which means
A. Forest of Oath
B. Stone of Oath
C. Stream of Oath
D. None of the above
3. Which of the following is believed to be the reincarnation of Tertoen Pema Lingpa? A. Peling Thuksey Rinpoche
B. Gangtey Truelku
C. Lhalung Sungtruel Rinpoche
D. None of the Above
4. Zorig has been categorised into Thirteen different areas in Bhutan by……….
A. Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay
B. Terton Pema Lingpa
C. Druthob Thangtong Gyalpo
D. Khandro Sonam Peldon
5. All the following are the features of Bhutanese architecture EXCEPT
A. Lavish use of wood
B. Walls of stones or rammed earth
C. Trefoil-shaped windows
D. More use of iron nails and glasses
6. The main occupation of the early inhabitants in Bhutan was
A. Weaving and tailoring
B. Collecting wild fruits
C. Nomadic herders
D. Hunting and architecture
(The picture
below is to be used with
question no. 7)
7. Which Zorig is famous in the place marked X?
A. Tsarzo/Bamboo weaving
B. Shagzo/Wood turning
C. Daezo/Paper making
D. Shingzo/Wood work
8. Among the thirteen Zorig, which is depicted in the picture below:
A. Shagzo (wood
turning)
B. Daezo (paper making)
C. Jimzo (sculpture)
D. Tsharzo (bamboo and cane weaving)
9. The skills of painting, sculpture and drawing falls under which category of art?
A. Applied Arts
B. Performing Arts
C. Fine Arts
D. None of the above.
10. The skill of Garzo (blacksmithing) is believed to have introduced in Bhutan by
A. Drupthob Ngagi Rinchen
B. Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo
C. Drupthob Terkhungpa
D. Drupthob Naropa
11. The word ‘history’ is derived from the Greek word historia or istoria which means
A. Finding the Truth or collecting information
B. Narrating the story
C. Describing an event
D. Understanding the universe
12. A person who writes history is called
A. Archaeologist
B. Historian
C. Artist
D. Historiography
13. Which of the following river valleys is correct against the country?
A. Indus Valley in Egypt
B. Hwang Ho and Yangtse in China
C. Nile valley in Mesopotamia
D. Tigris and Euphrates in India
14. The system of exchanging goods for goods without using money is called
A. Trade system
B. Exchange system.
C. Monetary system
D. Barter system
15. Which one of the following is NOT the characteristic of history?
A. Time and Space
B. Understanding
C. Ideas
D. Population
Question 2
Fill in the blanks. [1x5=5]
1.
The terma of Bardo Thoedrol was discovered by Karma Lingpa.
2.
The period of human
existence before the written record is called prehistory.
3.
Menjong, means the land of medicinal herbs.
4.
Art is an expression of human creative skills and imagination.
5.
Herodotus is considered as father of history.
Question 3
Write whether the following
statements are True or False. [1x5=5]
1.
Folk song is an example
of Oral culture.
TRUE
2. Peling Yabsey Sum refers to the reincarnation of Pema Lingpa and his descendants. TRUE
3.
Mesopotamian is the oldest civilisation. TRUE
4.
History is a perspective-based study. TRUE
5.
Tertoen Pema
Lingpa was the only native among the King tertoens.
TRUE
Question
4
Match each item in Column A against the Column B, and
write the correct
answer in the Answer Column. [1x5=5]
|
Column A |
Column B |
Answer |
|
1. Applied
Arts |
a. Namcha Tarey |
1. Photography (d) |
|
2. Artefacts |
b. Discipline dealing with both past and present |
2. Namcha
Tarey (a) |
|
3. Mesopotamian civilisation |
c. intangible heritage |
3. River
Tigris and Euphrates (f) |
|
4. Historian |
d. Photography |
4. a person who writes history (e) |
|
5. Songs and dances |
e. A
person who writes history |
5. intangible heritage (c) |
|
|
f. River Tigris and Euphrates |
|
Section B- [50
Marks]
Direction: There are FIVE sets of questions in this section.
All the sets are compulsory. The marks for each question are given in the brackets.
Question 5
1. Differentiate between Material Culture and Oral Culture with an example of each. [3]
|
Material Culture |
Oral
culture |
|
It refers to physical artefacts, resources or space that people use to define
their culture.
Example: Namcha Tarey
or Monoliths or Megaliths, etc (1 ½) |
It is a form of human
communication in which the knowledge is passed through
one generation to another. Example: Story of Drimed
Kuenden/account of Bhutanese monk Toenpa. (1 ½) |
2.
Bhutan was also called
Lho Mon Khazhi, which means Land of Four Approaches in the olden days.
Which were the ‘Four Approaches’ according to history? [2]
Tagtsekha (North),
Pagsamkha (South), Dalingkha (west) and Dungsamkha (south).
3. What can you tell about Bhutan’s ancient history from the story of Bhutanese monk Tonpa, who accompanied the Princess of Assam’s marriage with the Prince of Kashmir? [2]
4.
It
tell us that Bhutanese received Buddhist initiation from the very earlier time
[OR] The story shows that the Buddhism had already spread
in Bhutan before
the arrival of Guru Rinpoche.
5.
Most of the civilization in the world
flourished along the river valley.
Give reasons to support
your answers. [2]
i).
fertile soil
ii). Available water resources for farming
iii). Transportation
iv). Food (fishes).
6. Define the term ‘agriculturalists’. [1]
People engaged
in the cultivation of crops.
Question 6
1.
“The geographical features of the country
greatly influenced the social organisation of the early
inhabitants.” Explain the statement with suitable points. [3]
The geographical barriers (features) such as mountain
terrains, torrential rivers,
dense forest, etc have led the people to live separately across the
country.
2. Name some factors responsible for the rise of civilization. [3]
i.
River valleys
ii. Farming
iii. Tools
4. Do you think it is important to learn history? Why? Provide TWO reasons to support your answer. [2]
i). History provide information on the evolution of history, humankind, governance system and culture.
ii) History makes us realize the importance of peace, unity and international cooperation.
iii) History provide opportunity to evaluate the past experiences
iv) History imparts the skills of reasoning and interpretation (any two or related points)
9. Do we need to preserve and promote our culture? Why?Give reasons. [2]
(Two Open-ended reasons)
Question 7
1. Classify the following items into Tangible and Intangible heritage. [ ½ x6=3]
(Dzongs, songs, paintings, statues,
rituals, beliefs)
|
Tangible heritage |
Intangible
heritage |
|
Dzongs
Statues Paintings |
Songs
Beliefs rituals |
2. How the tool making give rise to the civilisat [2]
-made work easier
-encouraged economic and farming activities.
3. How did Pema Lingpa influence Buddhism? Give TWO points to support your answer. [2]
i. Built temple
ii. Renovated/repaired old temples
iii.composed religious dances
iv. family and descendants, etc. (any two)
4.
Paddy fields in Bhutan
are mostly located
along the river
basins. Discuss the possible reasons for such a location. [2]
-fertile land
-available water
5. Define the Prehistoric Period. [1]
The events
that happened before
the writing system
started.
Question 8
1.
Among various ancient names
of the Bhutan, which one appeals to you the most and why?
Provide TWO specific points to support your choice. [1+2=3]
(Mon, Monyul, Lhomon, Ridra gi yul, Lhomon Khazhi,
Menjong, Tsenden Jong, Drukyul, etc.) Any ONE with reasons.
2.
Write down the changes you
see in modern farming practices in comparison to those of ancient civilizations. [3]
(Open-ended)
3. Write ONE difference between ‘Art’ and ‘Architecture’. [2]
|
Ancient Farming |
Modern Farming |
|
Use of animals
for ploughing |
Use of machineries |
|
Use of local manures, etc |
Use of chemical fertilisers, etc |
4.
Give TWO examples of artefacts discovered that indicate the presence of human civilisation in Bhutan during ancient
times. [2]
Stone Adze, Namcha Tarey, etc.
Question 9
1. Write at least TWO differences between Secular Architecture and Religious Architecture. [2]
|
Secular Architecture |
Religious Architecture |
|
-Roof of the house would be placed with Lhadhar (banner for local
deity) |
-has central
tower Utse -Has courtyard, offices and residence for monks -Kemar is painted around
the walls |
|
|
-roof has
Sertog (Golden Pinnacle) and Gyeltyshen (banner
of victory) |
2. Name some megaliths found in Bhutan. [2]
3.
Write at least THREE activities that we carry out in the school that help in
promoting Bhutanese culture. [3]
(Open-ended)
4. Write down the meaning of the following words. [1 ½ X2=3]
a.
Civilisation
An
advanced state of human society
with a developed culture, science,
industry and government. [OR]
The better way of living a life.
b.
Domestication
Raising of animals for an extra
supply of food sources.
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