9th Social Science - Book Back Answers - History Unit 11

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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - History Unit 11: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following
2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly
3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic : Unit 11. COLONIALISM IN ASIA AND AFRICA

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
__________ was brought to the attention of the East India Company by Francis Light.
(a) Spice islands
(b) Java island
(c) Penang island
(d) Malacca
Answer Key:
(c) Penang island

Question 2.
In 1896__________ states were formed into Federated Malay States
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Three
(d) Six
Answer Key:
(a) Four

Question 3.
__________ was the only part of Indo-China which was directly under French Control.
(a) Annam
(b) Tong king
(c) Cambodia
(d) Cochin-China
Answer Key:
(d) Cochin-China

Question 4.
The Discovery of gold in the__________ led to a large number of British miners settled in and around Johannesburg.
(a) Transvaal
(b) Orange Free State
(c) Cape Colony
(d) Rhodesia
Answer Key:
(a) Transvaal

Question 5.
__________ became the first European power to establish trade with India.
(a) Portuguese
(b) French
(c) Danes
(d) Dutch
Answer Key:
a) Portuguese

Question 6.
Ethiopia defeated Italy at the battle of __________
(a) Adowa
(b) Dahomey
(c) Tonking
(d) Transvaal
Answer Key:
(a) Adowa

Question 7.
Indentured labour system was a form of __________
(a) contract labour system
(b) slavery
(c) debt bondage
(d) serfdom
Answer Key:
(c) debt bondage

II. Fill in the blanks

1. _______ Conference resolved to divide Africa into spheres of influence of the various European Powers
2. The settlement made with the zamindars of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa is _______
3. _____ was the main source of revenue for the British.
4. ______ were money lenders in the Tamil speaking areas.

Answer Key:

1. The Berlin Colonial
2. Permanent settlement
3. Land tax
4. Nattukottai Chettiyars

III. Find out the correct statement

Question 1.
(i) Until the last quarter of the 19th century, Africa south of Sahara was unknown to the world.
(ii) The coastal states of Gold Coast became a British colony in 1864.
(iii) Spain ruled the Philippines for over 500 years.
(iv) The famine of 1876-78 occurred in Odhisha.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) is correct
(c) (ii) & (iii) are correct
(d) (iv) is correct
Answer Key:
(a) (i) is correct

Question 2.
(i) The French had occupied Java and Sumatra in 1640.
(ii) The Dutch began their conquest of the English Settlements by capturing Malacca.
(iii) Berlin Conference met to decide all issues connected with the Congo River basin.
(iv) The possessions of Sultan of Zanzibar were divided into French and German spheres of influence.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) & (i) are correct
(c) (iii) is correct
(d) (iv) is correct
Answer Key:
(c) (iii) is correct

Question 3.
Assertion (A): In the Madras Presidency, the famine of 1876-78 was preceded by droughts.
Reason (R): Because of the colonial government’s policy of Laissez Faire in the trade of food-grains.
(a) A is correct, R is wrong
(b) Both A & R are wrong
(c) A is correct, R is not the correct explanation of A
(d) A is correct, R is the correct explanation of A
Answer Key:
(d) A is correct, R is the correct explanation of A

Question 4.
Assertion (A): Berlin Conference agreed to the rule of Leopold II in Congo Free State.
Reason (R): Leopold II, King of Belgium, showed interest in Congo.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct and R is wrong d) A is wrong but R is correct
Answer Key:
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

IV. Match the following

1. Leopold      – (a) Ethiopia
2. Menelik      – (b) Vietnam
3. Cecil Rhodes – (c) Belgium
4. Bengal famine – (d) Cape colony
5. Bao Dai      – (e) 1770

Answer Key:

1. Leopold      – (c) Belgium
2. Menelik      – (a) Ethiopia
3. Cecil Rhodes – (d) Cape colony
4. Bengal famine – (e) 1770
5. Bao Dai      – (b) Vietnam

V. Answer the following briefly

1. Distinguish between Colonialism and Imperialism.

Colonialism	Imperialism
* The transfer of population to a new territory, where the arrivals lived as a permanent settlers.	* One country exercises power over another country.

2. Write a note on Zulu tribe.

The zulu tribe was known for its strong fighting spirit.
Shaka Zulu played a prominent role in building the largest Zulu nation in South - Eastern Africa.

3. State the three phases in the colonialization of Indian economy.

Phase I - Mercantilist Capitalism.
Phase II - Industrial Capitalism.
Phase III - Financial Capitalism.

4. Colonel Penny cuick:

An Army Engineer - Civil Servant a member of the Madras Legislative Council.
When the construction of Mullai Periyar Dam, he could not get adequate funds from the British government.
Penny cuick went to England and sold his family property to mobilize money to fund the project. Then he completed it in 1895.

5. Explain Home Charges.

The dividends on East India's stock.
Interest on Debt.
Savings from salaries and the pensions of officers.
Establishments and buildings in the India office at London.
Transporting cost of British troops to and from India.

VI. Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. Discuss the economic impact of British Rule in India.

British government created a class of Zamindars or landlords in India.
The Ryotwari System was a different revenue system introduced in India.
Under this system, the peasant was the proprietor and paid tax on the land.
Peasants had to even mortgage or sell their property.
Major irrigation plans introduced to India for the purpose of agriculture.

2. Explain the process of colonization in Africa.

Between 1881 and 1941 European power established their colonies in African territories.

Britain:

Natal, Cape colony, Johannesburg, Rhodesia, Kenya, Uganda and Zanzibar were conquered by Britain.

Dutch:

Dutch conquered Transvaal and Orange free state.

French:

French was holding Senegal annexing Guinea, Ivory Coast and south part of Sahara desert.

Belgium:

Belgium conquered Congo territories.