The Swiss Family robinson chapter 7

Comprehension Questions:

Q1 How did the family react on the narrator and his elder sons return?

Ans1.They were eagerly greeted by their family. When the first burst of happiness had subsided, they gave them an account of their endeavours on the wreck. The family expressed their surprise and joy at seeing so many useful

animals. Ernest and Jack ran to the boat and expressed their admiration of

the mast, the sail and the flag.

Q2 What did the narrator’s wife reflect on?

Ans 2 The narrator’s wife looked about in hope of finding a shady place where

they might retire from the heat of the sun but she found not a single tree. This

made her reflect a little seriously on the fact that it would be impossible to

remain in that place with no proper shelter except for the miserable tent.

Q3 What was the first task at hand?

Ans3 The first task at hand was to see if the timbers were long enough to reach

the other side of the river.

Q4 How did the narrator send the timber across the river?

Ans4 The narrator decided to attach one of the timbers to the tree’s trunk by a

strong cord which turned freely round the trunk. He fastened a s econd cord

to the other end of the timber, and tying a stone, flung it to the opposite

bank. Then he passed the river with a pulley. Passing the second cord

through the pulley and re crossing the river with this cord in hand, he

planned to harness the cow and the ass to the end of the cord. Next, he

drove the animals from the bank of the river. Fixing one end of the beam

firmly to the trunk of the tree, and then they drew along the other end,

gradually advancing over the river. It touched the other side and at length

become firm and fixed by its own weight.

The opening chapters of The Swiss Family Robinson introduce us to the six members of the Robinson family: Father, Mother, Franz, Fritz, Ernest, and Jack.We learn about these characters by what they say, what they do, and what other characters say about them. Careful study of these things will help you become familiar with the characters.Each of the statements below describes one of the six characters.

Fill in the blank with the name of the character that best fits the given description.

1. This character narrates the story.

2. This character comes up with the idea of making swimming belts to escape the ship.

3. This character is attacked by a lobster.

4. This character suggested using oyster shells for spoons. 5. These two characters first set out to explore the island.

6. This character was scared to touch a live monkey.

7. This character suggested making swimming jackets for the animals.

8. This character cooked for the family and encouraged them on all occasions.

S.st Notes----- Deccan and South Indian Kingdoms

1. · For how many years did the Satavahanas rule?

300 years

2. · What were they also known as?

Andhras

3. · Which inscriptions tell us about the reign of GautamiputraAtakarni?

Nashik and Nanaghad

4. · Who was the seventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty?

What was he famous for?

Hala- famous for his book Gathasaptasati

5. · Who defeated Pulakesin II?

Narasimhavarman I

6. · Who was the successor of Pulakesin II?

Vikramaditya

7. What is literature?

Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

8. What was Sangam?

An assembly of Tamil poets held under the patronage of the kings.

9. · How many Sangams were there in all?

Three

10.            · Where was the first Sangam held?

Madurai

11.             · Where were the second and third Sangam held?

Kapadapuram and third at Madurai.

12.            · Which dynasties ruled the South India during the Sangam Age?

The Cheras,the Cholas, the Pandyas.

13.        What was the capital of Cheras?

Tiruvanchikulam

14.        · Which items were traded?

Spices, sandalwood and ivory.

15.        Where did the Pandyas rule?

Present day Tamil Nadu.

16.        · Where did the Cheras rule?

Over the modern parts of modern Kerala.

17.        · How do we know about the socio- economic conditions of the Pandyas?

The Maduraikkanji written by mangudimauthanar describes the socio Economic conditions of the Pandyas)

18.        · What was the capital of the Pallavas?

Kanchipuram

19.        · Who was the last Pallava ruler?

Aparajitavarman

20.        · Who was the first ruler of the Pallavas?

Simhavishnu

21.        · What was the capital of Cheras?

Vanji

22.        What does Bhakti mean?

Bhakti means total surrender to God.

23.        · Name the famous sants of the Bahkti sect in South India.

Nayanars and Alvars

24.        · What do you know about Nayanars?

They were devotees of Lord Shiva and wrote poetry in the praise of Lord Shiva.

25.        · What do you know about Alvars?

They were worshippers of Lord Vishnu..

26.        · Name two ports that became the centres of foreign trade.

Puhar, Tondi, Korkai, Arikkamedu and Marakkanam.

27.        · How do we know that trade was carried with the Romans?

Roman coins were found in all parts of Tamil Nadu.

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1.Who was the famous king of the Cholas? Why was he famous?

  Karikala- his military achievements made him the overload of the whole Tamil countrytrade and commerce flourished during his reign- he was responsible for the

reclamation of the forest lands and brought them under cultivation- built the

Kallanai dam across the river Kaveri.

2.What did the handicrafts during the Sangam period include?

Weaving, metal works, carpentry, ship building and making of ornaments using beads and stones

3.Explain about the economy during the Sangam Age.

·      Handicrafts of the Sangam period were popular.

·       Included weaving, metal works and carpentry, ship building and making of ornaments using beads and stones.

·      There was a great demand of these products as the external and internal trade was its peak during the sangam period.

4.Explain the different types of villages during the Sangam Age

Three types of villages :

Sabha

· consisted of brahmadeya villages or villages granted to Brahmanas

· Brahman owners enjoyed individual rights

· activities were carried out collectively

Nagaram

· villagers were traders and merchants

· they dominated the village

Ur

· typical village

· consists of farmers

Poem recitation competition for grade 6 will be held on 2nd December, 2015. Screening will be done on 30th November, 2015. Interested students have to recite anyone poem by Rabindranath  Tagore.

DIWALI HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

HINDI


1-Write any one of the paragraphs (ANUCHED LEKHAN) from worksheet in your Grammar Note Book
2-Write any one letter (अनौपचारिक)  from worksheet in Grammar Note Book.

Diwali Holiday Home work

English:
Workbook Page 1-11 (do with pencil)
S.R - Read chapter6 (Swiss Family Robinson) and write the question answers in the notebook.

Science
Complete the worksheet of ch 1,9,&12. Note: Activity no 2.1, 2.2, and 12.1 from activity plus textbook into activity plus notebook.

History
Worksheet chap1,2 and 3 (cycle Test 3) (to be done with pencil.)

Maths
Complete the portion of cycle test3 done in the class, in the Workbook.
Do Review exercise and formative assessment (in punched papers)from chapters Decimals and Linear Equations.

Swiss Family Robinson chapter-6

The Swiss Family Robinson

Chap6

New Words

∂ livestock: domesticated animals

∂ risk: danger

∂ visible: seen clearly

∂ advent: arrival

∂ accomplish: to achieve

∂ depart: leave to start a journey

∂ fasten: to tie

∂ securely: tightly

∂ assemble: bring together

∂ urgency: something requiring immediate attention

∂ burden: trouble

∂ barrel: wooden boxes

∂ cargo: luggage

∂ brim: to the top

∂ reserved: kept specially for a particular person

∂ execute: put a plan into effect

∂ delight: happiness, joy

Comprehension Questions:

1.      Q1 Why was it necessary to bring the livestock from the ship?

Ans It was necessary to bring the livestock as there was a risk of losing them to the heavy sea.

2.       Q2What did father to keep the family safe while he was away at the ship?

Ans While Fritz was getting the boat ready, father looked about for a pole, and tied a piece of white cloth to the end of it and drove it into the ground, in a place where it would be visible from the ship. They agreed that in the advent of any danger, the wife would take down the pole and fire a gun three times as a signal of distress.

3.      Q3 What did they carry with them? Why?

Ans They took nothing with but the guns, some powder and a shot; because they knew that they would find provisions on board.

4.       Q4What was the first thing they did on reaching the ship?

Ans The first thing Fritz did was to go up onto the main deck and he found all the animals they had left on board assembled. They threw away the spoiled food and refilled their supply of water.

5.       Q5What was the first job that Fritz suggested?

Ans He suggested that they should construct a sail for the boat.

6.      Q6 Why did this suggestion surprise father?

Ans The suggestion surprised him as he knew there were more urgent tasks to be done.

Q7. Why did Fritz suggest putting up a sail?

Ans He explained how the task of rowing was a burden to both. Also there was a strong breeze and while returning the current would be in the opposite direction and wouldn’t be of much help.

Q8. What things did they gather from the ship? 

Ans They gathered nails, pieces of cloth, different kinds of utensils, sacks of maize, of wheat, other grain, and some potatoes, a barrel of sulphur and rope.

                                                         

Climate of India

Define:

a)     Climate:  Climate is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time.

b)    Mango Showers-Coastal areas receive rainfall known as ‘Mango

Showers’ during this time of the year that helps in early ripening of mango

c) loo- Hot, dry and dusty winds blowing over the Northern Plains during

this season are known as ‘loo’

d) seasonal variations-Temperature, the monsoon winds and the

amount of rainfall causes seasonal variations.

2. What type of climate does India have? Write its characteristics.

Ans: India has a ‘Tropical Monsoon Climate’. Its characteristics are:

a)     High temperatures throughout the year.

b)    Dry winters in most part of the country.

c)     Great climatic variations where some places are extremely hot while others being very cold.

3. What are the factors influencing the climate of India?

Ans: The geographical factors are:

a)     Location and latitudinal extent: As the tropic of Cancer divideds the country into 2 parts, the southern part experiences high temperature and the northern areas experience low temperatures throughout the year.

b)   Distance from the sea:

·         Coastal areas are neither too hot nor too cold.

·         They enjoy equable climate.  Example, Mumbai.

·        On the other hand, areas which are surrounded by land on all sides experience extreme or continental type of climate. Example,

New Delhi

c)     The Himalayas:

·        Acts as a barrier to the cold winds from Central Asia

·        Causes rainfall by obstructing monsoon winds from crossing the country.

d)    Altitude:

·        A gradual decrease in temperature with increase in the height.

·        Places like Ooty have cool climates though they are situated in peninsular India, and close to equator.

e)    Air pressure conditions and surface winds:

Temperatures and air pressure conditions cause different climatic condition. Eg:  In winter, winds blow from land to sea and are very dry. While in summer, the winds blow from the sea to the land causing heavy rainfall.

4. How does climate influence on the lives of human beings?

Ans: Climate has great influence on the lives of human beings.

Crops – climate of a particular area determines the types of crops that will be grown in that region

For example, tea is grown in high mountains whereas wheat is grown in the plains.

Houses – The shape and style of the house is also influenced by the climate of the region. For example, mountains and hills have houses with sloping roofs; dry lands have houses with flat roof.

Clothes – People who live in high mountains wear woolen clothes almost throughout the year, while those living in the plains and plateau region seldom wear woolen clothes.

6. Fill in the Blanks:

1.     The maximum temperature in Rajasthan- 48˚ C- 50˚ C.

2.     The maximum Temperature in Kashmir- 22 ˚ C

3.     The lowest temperature at Kargil-       -40˚C

4.     The lowest temperature in southern parts of India - 20˚C to 22˚C

5.     The annual rainfall at Mawsynram – 1221 cm

6.     The annual rainfall in Rajasthan – 12 cm

7.     Cold weather season (Winter): Mid December to February    

8.     Hot weather season (Summer): March to May

9.     The South - West monsoon season (Rainy): June to mid September

10.                        The season of retreating monsoon (Cool): October to mid December

7. Write short notes :

1.     Cold Weather Season or Winter Season:

·        main Characteristics of the winter season - Clear sky, fine weather, light

·        Northerly winds, low humidity and low temperature

·        January is the coldest month of this season - temperature ranges between 14°C and 27°C

·        storms known as ‘Western Disturbances’ originate in the Mediterranean Sea and enter the country. These winds cause little rainfall over the Indo – Gangetic Plains and snowfall in the Himalayas

2. Hot Weather Season or Summer Season:

·        main characteristic of this season- Cyclonic storms

·        rise in temperature all over the country in the month of March

·        main temperature is between 30to 35°C

·        May records temperature as high as 45°C.

·        Hot, dry and dusty winds blowing over the Northern Plains during this season are known as ‘loo’.

·        Coastal areas receive rainfall known as ‘Mango Showers’ during this time of the year that helps in early ripening of mangoes.

3.     The South - West Monsoon Season or Rainy Season:

·        The onset of this season is on the Kerala coast

·        During their journey, the South- West Monsoon winds pick enough water from the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

·        these winds enter the country and strike the mountains and the hills, causing heavy rainfall

·        India receives three fourths of the total rainfall during this season

·        Since these winds enter from the South West direction of the country they are known as South - West Monsoon winds

·        The temperature decreases 2°C to 6°C on an average from that in the summer season.

·        This season is also termed as pre - monsoon or season of advancing monsoon

4. The North - East Monsoon or Cool Season

·        The chief characteristics of this season - decrease in the humidity levels and clear skies over Northern and Central parts of India

·        Storms or tropical cyclones are formed in the Bay of Bengal that causes rain

·        Parts of peninsular India falls under the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats during summer season.

·        This rain shadow region receives rainfall from North - East Retreating Monsoon winds.

·        Coastal areas such as the Ganga - Brahmaputra delta, Odisha, Andhra

Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, receive good amount of rainfall during this season.

·        Tropical cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal are a great threat to life and property as these are accompanied by surface winds and thunderstorms.

·        The temperature during the day falls sharply all over the country.

·        The average temperature in most parts of the country varies between 25°C and 30°C.

5.Anamalous Rainfall Regions:

·        the entire country receives rainfall from the South- West monsoon winds

except three regions which receive rainfall from North- East monsoon winds

because of Westerlies resulting out of the atmospheric disturbances in the

Mediterranean Region;      Tamil Nadu,        Assam

·        Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Western parts of Uttar Pradesh.

8. What is the importance of Monsoon?

Ans: A large number of Indian people depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Thus, monsoon rains act as a unifying factor and yield good crops for them.

India is an agricultural country. Its economy is greatly influenced by monsoon

that results in adequate amount of crop production and facilitates its export.

The monsoon season prevails in the country for a short duration. This leads to

scarcity of water at certain times. Sudden heavy downpour may cause floods in

the country. Again, little or no rainfall may lead to droughts. Thus, management

of monsoon water by constructing dams, irrigation canals, etc. is important in our country.

  

9. Distribution of Rainfall in India:

Region	Amount of Rainfall (cm)	Areas in the country
Very high rainfall	Above 200	Western coastal plain, Western slope of Western Ghats, and most of the North Eastern States.
High rainfall	100 – 200	Eastern slopes of Western Ghats, major parts of Northern Plains, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Eastern coastal Plain
Low rainfall	50 - 100	Larger parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Andra Pradesh, Karnataka, Eastern Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh
Very low rainfall	Below 50	Western Punjab, Kuchchh, Jammu and Kashmir, South Punjab