Which picture, according to you, reveals the first sparks of the fire of revolt?

Read the following news item.

Based on this news item write a paragraph on what you think about this new method of teaching history.

Find the chapters in your history book that correspond to the episodes and events described in this comic. Note how the information contained in a few chapters of history has been condensed to a few pages with the help of pictures and ‘speech bubbles’.

Playact the role of framers who fave grievances against the policies of the government. Rewrite their ‘speech bubbles’ in dialogue form first

Create a comic of your own using this story.

Play and act the role of farmers who have grievances against the policies of the government. Rewrite their speech bubbles in dialogue form first.

(i) Ask one another questions about the pictures.

● Where is the fox

● How did it happen?

● What is the fox thinking?

● Who is the visitor?

● What does she want to know?

● What is the fox’s reply?

● What happens next?

● Where is the goat?

● Where is the fox now?

● What is the goat thinking?

(ii) Write the story in own words. Give it a title.

Which picture, according to you, reveals the first sparks of the fire of revolt?

Name these people.

(i) The ruler who fought pitched battles against the British and died fighting.

(ii) The person who wanted ot reform the society.

(iii) The person who recommended the introduction of English education in India.

(iv) Two popular leaders who led the revolt (choices may vary.)

Mention the following.

(i) Two examples of social practices prevailing then.

(ii) Two oppressive policies of the British.

(iii) Two ways in which common people suffered.

(iv) Four reasons for the discontent that led to the 1857 War of Independence.

In what ways did the British officers exploit Indian?

Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

First soldier : The white soldier gets huge pay, mansions and servants.

Second soldier : We get a pittance and slow promotions.

Third soldier : Who are the British to abolish our customs?

The first solider said that _________________

The second soldier remarked that _____________

The third soldier asked __________________