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Question 14 Marks

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)

Answer

1. In this context, ‘tribute’ refers to a forces, payment that the Portuguese demanded from Ullal as a sign of submission to their colonial power.
2. She wanted to show that Ullal was free and independent, and did not need to obey or pay money to the Portuguese rulers.
3. True
4. disobeyed

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Question 24 Marks

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

Answer

1. (b) They had sufficient power to win
2. (c) Fled quickly after being defeated
3. (b) Ullal gained permanent freedom from Portuguese threats
4. (b) Four days

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Question 34 Marks

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

Answer

1. (a) The Zamorin of Kozhikode
2. (c) Trade with Arabia became profitable
3. (b) To establish independent trade routes
4. (d) Defiant and independent

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Question 44 Marks

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

Answer

1. (b) A country that is independent
2. (b) She refused and declared independence
3. (c) Ullal would no longer obey Portuguese demands
4. (d) Ullal was asserting its self-governance

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Question 54 Marks

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

Answer

1. (b) Because it might anger the Portuguese
2. (c) Spices and cloth
3. (a) A forced payment to rulers
4. (b) A rather rash decision

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Question 64 Marks

Hiriya Abbakka, the Queen of Ullal, a small principality on the west coast of Karnataka, was on her death-bed years ago. Ullal had been captured by the Portuguese and had become a vassalthey were required to pay a tribute to the colonial power. Her daughter and successor, Abbakka Devi, was by her side.
Q.1. What was Ullal’s status under Portuguese rule?
$\quad$(a) Independent kingdom
$\quad$(b) A Portuguese colony
$\quad$(c) Vassal state paying tribute
$\quad$(d) A deserted land
Q.2. Who was Abbakka Devi in relation to Hiriya Abbakka?
$\quad$(a) Her daughter and successor
$\quad$(b) Her sister
$\quad$(c) Her enemy
$\quad$(d) Her advisor
Q.3. What did the Portuguese demand from Ullal as a vassal state?
$\quad$(a) Soldiers for their army
$\quad$(b) A tribute (regular payment)
$\quad$(c) Control over Ullal’s temples
$\quad$(d) Abbakka’s surrender
Q.4. Why was Hiriya Abbakka unable to fight the Portuguese?
$\quad$(a) She was imprisoned
$\quad$(b) She was on her deathbed
$\quad$(c) She feared them
$\quad$(d) She had no army

Answer

1. (c) Vassal state paying tribute
2. (a) Her daughter and successor
3. (b) A tribute (regular payment)
4. (b) She was on her deathbed

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