What did Rani Abbakka decide after her coronation?
- ATo pay tribute to the Portuguese
- BTo seek British support
- CTo stop paying tribute and refuse trade with the Portuguese
- DTo surrender Ullal to the Portuguese
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MCQ
15 Q→02True / False [1-M]
9 Q→03Fill in the blank.
9 Q→04Question(1 Marks)
14 Q→05VSQ (2 Marks)
9 Q→06SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(3 Mark)
3 Q→07LONG ANS. QUESTIONS(5 Mark)
7 Q→08Case based questions.
6 Q→09Do as per instructions:
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Rani Abbakka questions
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What happened to Abbakka’s merchant ships?
- AThey were destroyed in a storm
- BThey were captured by the Portuguese navy
- CThey successfully returned with goods
- DThey were taken over by the British
Which European power did Rani Abbakka fight against?
- ABritish
- BFrench
- CDutch
- DPortuguese
How long did the final battle between Ullal and the Portuguese last?
- A1 day
- B4 days
- C1 month
- D1 year
What did Abbakka trade with Arabia?
- AGold and weapons
- BSpices and cloth
- CElephants and horses
- DSilk and tea
Abbakka formed a trading alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode and Arabia.
All of Abbakka’s merchant ships were captured by the Portuguese navy.
After her victory, Rani Abbakka helped Venkatappa Nayak and Shivappa Nayak to completely drive the Portuguese out of Mangalore.
The Portuguese Governor of Goa was pleased with the Portuguese victory over Abbakka.
Shivappa Nayak of Keladi finally drove the Portuguese out of Mangalore.
Abbakka promised her mother that she would drive, the Portuguese out of the ______ coast.
Abbakka formed an alliance with the ______ of Kozhikode to strengthen trade.
The Portuguese envoy warned Abbakka, “Your Majesty, you will ______ your stand.”
After her victory, Rani Abbakka declared, “Mother, your dream has come true. ______ is freel”
Later, Abbakka helped ______ Nayak to take the fort of Mangalore and drive out the Portuguese completely.
How did Abbakka’s husband, Veera Narsimha, react to her decision?
How did Rani Abbakka strengthen her kingdom?
How did the Portuguese react to Abbakka’s victory at Mangalore?
Why did Rani Abbakka refuse to pay tribute to the Portuguese?
Which ruler did Abbakka ally with for trade?
Think of any other women warriors who made a significant contribution to India’s struggle for Independence.
What qualities made Rani Abbakka a great leader?
How did the soldiers react when the king ordered them to arrest Rani Abbakka?
What two things did Rani Abbakka refuse to provide to the Portuguese?
How did the Portuguese governor react when he heard about the fall of Fort Mangalore?
Read the conversation between the Captain and the team.
Captain: We need to focus on our strategy for the final match.
Player: I have some ideas on how we can improve our strategy.
Captain: Make sure to share those ideas with the team during practice.
Complete the following paragraph by transforming the dialogue in the indirect form of speech.
The Captain remarked that 1. _____________.
To which one of the players replied that 2. _____________.
The Captain advised the player to 3. _____________.
Captain: We need to focus on our strategy for the final match.
Player: I have some ideas on how we can improve our strategy.
Captain: Make sure to share those ideas with the team during practice.
Complete the following paragraph by transforming the dialogue in the indirect form of speech.
The Captain remarked that 1. _____________.
To which one of the players replied that 2. _____________.
The Captain advised the player to 3. _____________.
India’s past was heroic, and at present, the pace of her development is inspiring. Women play a significant role in it. These women are around us, inspiring tts all the time.
With these thoughts, write a conversation between two students, Pratap and Tarana, discussing the role played by women in forming India’s identity as a strong nation.
You may begin like this:
Pratap: Tarana, I have a lot of respect for women like…
Tarana: I believe in the capabilities of women. Did you …?
Complete the conversation in about six to eight sentences.
With these thoughts, write a conversation between two students, Pratap and Tarana, discussing the role played by women in forming India’s identity as a strong nation.
You may begin like this:
Pratap: Tarana, I have a lot of respect for women like…
Tarana: I believe in the capabilities of women. Did you …?
Complete the conversation in about six to eight sentences.
Some of the words from the story ‘Rani Abbakka’ are given in the table below. Work in pairs and pronounce these words by referring to the notes given below.
| Words | Pronunciation | Notes |
| 1. vassal (n) | va-sul (two syllables) | The /a/ sound in va is similar to van. The word vassal rhymes with apple. |
| 2. successor (n) | suhk-seh-suh (three syllables) | The /r/ sound in the end of the word is not pronounced. |
| 3. rash (adj.) | rash (monosyllabic) | The /a/ sound is similar to rat. |
| 4. league (n) | leeg (monosyllabic) | Use the long-ee sound, as in seed. |
| 5. wrath (n) | roth (monosyllabic) | The -w is silent. |
| 6. seize (v) | seez (monosyllabic) | Not to be confused with 'size'. |
| 7. resolve (n) | ri-zolv (two syllables) | The -s becomes the /z/ sound. |
You will listen to the teacher speak about a braveheart. As you listen, complete the bio-table given below.
In groups of five, find facts about any one brave woman who we remember because of her achievements and present in class. For example, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, Rani Durgavati, Ahilyabai Holkar, Jhalkari Bai, Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, Kanaklata Barua, Kalpana Chawla, or anyone else.
Include the following in your presentation:
1. Childhood
2. Training / Education
3. Achievements
4. Contributions
5. What you have learnt from her
Include the following in your presentation:
1. Childhood
2. Training / Education
3. Achievements
4. Contributions
5. What you have learnt from her
Complete the table given below based on your understanding of the story. An example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
| Cause | Effect |
| 1. Ullal had been captured by the Portuguese. | (i) Ullal had to pay a tribute to the colonial power. |
| 2. | (ii) Rani Abbakka's husband Veera Narsimha felt it was a hasty decision. |
| 3. Veera Narsimha ordered the soldiers to stop Rani Abbakka when she said she would not be frightened by the Portuguese. | (iii) |
| 4. Rani Abbakka addressed a meeting of rajas for their support, who felt they would be no match for the Portuguese army and their power. | (iv) |
| 5. | (v) Rani Abbakka in turn attacked the Portuguese Fort. |
Match the words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| 1. vassal (n) | (i) extreme anger |
| 2. coronation (n) | (ii) take hold of suddenly or forcibly |
| 3. successor (n) | (iii) happen in a violent way |
| 4. rash (adj.) | (iv) acting or doing something without thinking about the consequences |
| 5. sovereign country (n) | (v) association or partnership |
| 6. league (n) | (vi) a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen |
| 7. wrath (n) | (vii) fearless |
| 8. seize (v) | (viii) capture |
| 9. resolve (n) | (ix) a country with a government having complete authority |
| 10. raged (v) | (x) a country/ state that is controlled by a more powerful country and has to pay money when needed |
| 11. decisive (adj.) | (xi) a person who succeeds another |
| 12. apprehended (v) | (xii) take revenge for |
| 13. dauntless (adj) | (xiii) showing the ability to make decisions effectively |
| 14. avenge (v) | (xiv) determination |
How did Rani Abbakka’s refusal to pay tribute to the Portuguese impact Ullal?
Portuguese envoy: Our Governor has sent me to remind you that the annual tribute from Ullal is long overdue and…
Rani Abbakka: We are a sovereign country. We don’t pay tribute to Portugal. And we don’t take orders from the Portuguese!
Portuguese envoy: Your Majesty, you will regret your stand.
Abbakka ordered merchant ships to be built and in alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode, she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.
Q.1. What does the word ‘tribute’ mean in this context?
Q.2. Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
Rani Abbakka says, “We are a sovereign country” because _____________ .
Q.3. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The Portuguese envoy threatened Rani Abbakka.
Q.4. Choose a word given in brackets to replace the underlined word.
"... she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.”
(defeated/disobeyed)
Rani Abbakka: We are a sovereign country. We don’t pay tribute to Portugal. And we don’t take orders from the Portuguese!
Portuguese envoy: Your Majesty, you will regret your stand.
Abbakka ordered merchant ships to be built and in alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode, she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.
Q.1. What does the word ‘tribute’ mean in this context?
Q.2. Complete the sentence with a suitable reason.
Rani Abbakka says, “We are a sovereign country” because _____________ .
Q.3. Identify whether the following statement is true or false.
The Portuguese envoy threatened Rani Abbakka.
Q.4. Choose a word given in brackets to replace the underlined word.
"... she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.”
(defeated/disobeyed)
For four days the battle raged, but the forces of Ullal were enough.
The Portuguese beat a hasty retreat in defeat, never to trouble Ullal again.
Q.1. What does “the forces of Ullal were enough” suggest about their military strength?
$\quad$(a) They were poorly equipped
$\quad$(b) They had sufficient power to win
$\quad$(c) They needed reinforcements
$\quad$(d) They barely survived the battle
Q.2. The phrase “beat a hasty retreat” implies the Portuguese:
$\quad$(a) Strategically withdrew for better positioning
$\quad$(b) Requested a ceasefire
$\quad$(c) Fled quickly after being defeated
$\quad$(d) Planned a counterattack
Q.3. What does “never to trouble Ullal again” tell us about the long-term result?
$\quad$(a) The Portuguese continued minor attacks
$\quad$(b) Ullal gained permanent freedom from Portuguese threats
$\quad$(c) The Portuguese returned stronger later
$\quad$(d) Ullal became dependent on Portugal
Q.4. How long did the decisive battle last?
$\quad$(a) One day
$\quad$(b) Four days
$\quad$(c) A week
$\quad$(d) A month
View full solution →The Portuguese beat a hasty retreat in defeat, never to trouble Ullal again.
Q.1. What does “the forces of Ullal were enough” suggest about their military strength?
$\quad$(a) They were poorly equipped
$\quad$(b) They had sufficient power to win
$\quad$(c) They needed reinforcements
$\quad$(d) They barely survived the battle
Q.2. The phrase “beat a hasty retreat” implies the Portuguese:
$\quad$(a) Strategically withdrew for better positioning
$\quad$(b) Requested a ceasefire
$\quad$(c) Fled quickly after being defeated
$\quad$(d) Planned a counterattack
Q.3. What does “never to trouble Ullal again” tell us about the long-term result?
$\quad$(a) The Portuguese continued minor attacks
$\quad$(b) Ullal gained permanent freedom from Portuguese threats
$\quad$(c) The Portuguese returned stronger later
$\quad$(d) Ullal became dependent on Portugal
Q.4. How long did the decisive battle last?
$\quad$(a) One day
$\quad$(b) Four days
$\quad$(c) A week
$\quad$(d) A month
Abbakka ordered merchant ships to be built and in alliance with the Zamorin of Kozhikode, she defied the Portuguese and established a hugely profitable trading relation with Arabia.
Q.1. Who did Abbakka ally with to strengthen trade?
$\quad$(a) The Zamorin of Kozhikode
$\quad$(b) The Portuguese
$\quad$(c) The British
$\quad$(d) The Dutch
Q.2. What was the result of Abbakka’s new trade relations?
$\quad$(a) Ullal became poorer
$\quad$(b) Portuguese supported her
$\quad$(c) Trade with Arabia became profitable
$\quad$(d) The ships were destroyed
Q.3. Why did Abbakka got merchant ships built?
$\quad$(a) To attack Portuguese colonies
$\quad$(b) To establish independent trade routes
$\quad$(c) To transport soldiers
$\quad$(d) To explore new lands
Q.4. What was Abbakka’s attitude towards the Portuguese in this passage?
$\quad$(a) Cooperative and friendly
$\quad$(b) Indifferent and neutral
$\quad$(c) Fearful and submissive
$\quad$(d) Defiant and independent
View full solution →Q.1. Who did Abbakka ally with to strengthen trade?
$\quad$(a) The Zamorin of Kozhikode
$\quad$(b) The Portuguese
$\quad$(c) The British
$\quad$(d) The Dutch
Q.2. What was the result of Abbakka’s new trade relations?
$\quad$(a) Ullal became poorer
$\quad$(b) Portuguese supported her
$\quad$(c) Trade with Arabia became profitable
$\quad$(d) The ships were destroyed
Q.3. Why did Abbakka got merchant ships built?
$\quad$(a) To attack Portuguese colonies
$\quad$(b) To establish independent trade routes
$\quad$(c) To transport soldiers
$\quad$(d) To explore new lands
Q.4. What was Abbakka’s attitude towards the Portuguese in this passage?
$\quad$(a) Cooperative and friendly
$\quad$(b) Indifferent and neutral
$\quad$(c) Fearful and submissive
$\quad$(d) Defiant and independent
Abbakka said: ‘We are a sovereign country. We don’t pay tribute to Portugal. And we don’t take orders from the Portuguesel’.
Q.1. What does “sovereign country” mean in this context?
$\quad$(a) A country ruled by another
$\quad$(b) A country that is independent
$\quad$(c) A country that pays taxes
$\quad$(d) A country with no army
Q.2. How did Abbakka respond to the Portuguese envoy’s demand for tribute?
$\quad$(a) She agreed to pay
$\quad$(b) She refused and declared independence
$\quad$(c) She asked for more time
$\quad$(d) She ignored him
Q.3. What was Abbakka’s primary message to the Portuguese envoy?
$\quad$(a) Ullal would negotiate better trade terms
$\quad$(b) Ullal wanted to become part of Portugal
$\quad$(c) Ullal would no longer obey Portuguese demands
$\quad$(d) Ullal needed more time to pay the tribute
Q.4. The phrase “we don’t take orders from the Portuguese” suggests:
$\quad$(a) Ullal accepted Portuguese authority
$\quad$(b) Ullal was afraid of Portuguese power
$\quad$(c) Ullal wanted to give orders to Portugal
$\quad$(d) Ullal was asserting its selfgovernance
View full solution →Q.1. What does “sovereign country” mean in this context?
$\quad$(a) A country ruled by another
$\quad$(b) A country that is independent
$\quad$(c) A country that pays taxes
$\quad$(d) A country with no army
Q.2. How did Abbakka respond to the Portuguese envoy’s demand for tribute?
$\quad$(a) She agreed to pay
$\quad$(b) She refused and declared independence
$\quad$(c) She asked for more time
$\quad$(d) She ignored him
Q.3. What was Abbakka’s primary message to the Portuguese envoy?
$\quad$(a) Ullal would negotiate better trade terms
$\quad$(b) Ullal wanted to become part of Portugal
$\quad$(c) Ullal would no longer obey Portuguese demands
$\quad$(d) Ullal needed more time to pay the tribute
Q.4. The phrase “we don’t take orders from the Portuguese” suggests:
$\quad$(a) Ullal accepted Portuguese authority
$\quad$(b) Ullal was afraid of Portuguese power
$\quad$(c) Ullal wanted to give orders to Portugal
$\quad$(d) Ullal was asserting its selfgovernance
Abbakka Devi said: “I will stop paying tribute to the Portuguese. I will not sell them spices and cloth either”. The King said: Isn’t that a rather rash decision?
Q.1. Why did the King call Abbakka’s decision “rash”?
$\quad$(a) Because it was too easy
$\quad$(b) Because it might anger the Portuguese
$\quad$(c) Because she didn’t consult him
$\quad$(d) Because Ullal was weak
Q.2. What did Abbakka refuse to sell to the Portuguese?
$\quad$(a) Gold and silver
$\quad$(b) Weapons
$\quad$(c) Spices and cloth
$\quad$(d) Ships
Q.3. The word “tribute” in this context means:
$\quad$(a) A forced payment to rulers
$\quad$(b) A gift of friendship
$\quad$(c) A trade agreement
$\quad$(d) A peace offering
Q.4. How did the King describe Abbakka’s decision?
$\quad$(a) A wise strategy
$\quad$(b) A rather rash decision
$\quad$(c) A temporary solution
$\quad$(d) An expected move
View full solution →Q.1. Why did the King call Abbakka’s decision “rash”?
$\quad$(a) Because it was too easy
$\quad$(b) Because it might anger the Portuguese
$\quad$(c) Because she didn’t consult him
$\quad$(d) Because Ullal was weak
Q.2. What did Abbakka refuse to sell to the Portuguese?
$\quad$(a) Gold and silver
$\quad$(b) Weapons
$\quad$(c) Spices and cloth
$\quad$(d) Ships
Q.3. The word “tribute” in this context means:
$\quad$(a) A forced payment to rulers
$\quad$(b) A gift of friendship
$\quad$(c) A trade agreement
$\quad$(d) A peace offering
Q.4. How did the King describe Abbakka’s decision?
$\quad$(a) A wise strategy
$\quad$(b) A rather rash decision
$\quad$(c) A temporary solution
$\quad$(d) An expected move
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