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Class 8 History Midterm 2025

The document outlines the syllabus and structure for the Class VIII History Mid-Term Examination at Pakistan International School Al-Khobar, scheduled for October 2025. It includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions covering topics such as the British arrival in the Subcontinent, reform movements, and World War I. The total examination time is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with a total of 60 marks available.

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Class 8 History Midterm 2025

The document outlines the syllabus and structure for the Class VIII History Mid-Term Examination at Pakistan International School Al-Khobar, scheduled for October 2025. It includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions covering topics such as the British arrival in the Subcontinent, reform movements, and World War I. The total examination time is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with a total of 60 marks available.

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Pakistan International School Al-Khobar

Class VIII – History Mid-Term Examination (October 2025)

Syllabus: 1■■ Arrival of the British in the Subcontinent 2■■ Reform Movements 3■■ World War I (till 1918)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Marks: 60

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (12 marks)

Tick (✓) the correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year? A. 1757 B. 1764 C. 1857 D. 1805

2. The British East India Company was granted a trading charter by which monarch? A. Queen Anne B.
Queen Elizabeth I C. King George III D. Queen Victoria

3. Siraj-ud-Daulah was the Nawab of _____ before British rule. A. Delhi B. Bengal C. Hyderabad D.
Awadh

■ 4. Who was the leader of the Faraizi Movement? A. Haji Shariatullah B. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan C.
Shah Waliullah D. Titu Mir

5. The War of Independence in 1857 started from which city? A. Delhi B. Lucknow C. Meerut D.
Calcutta

6. The main aim of the Aligarh Movement was to promote _____. A. Industry B. Education C. Trade D.
Politics

7. The Ahl-e-Hadith Movement opposed _____. A. Foreign Trade B. Superstitions and innovations C.
Education D. Science

8. The First World War began in _____. A. 1912 B. 1914 C. 1916 D. 1918

9. Which country was not part of the Allied Powers in World War I? A. France B. Britain C. Germany D.
Russia

10. The main reason for the First World War was _____. A. Religious disputes B. Arms race and
alliances C. Trade issues D. Cultural differences

11. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in _____. A. 1918 B. 1919 C. 1920 D. 1921

12. The “Triple Alliance” consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and _____. A. Italy B. Russia C.
France D. Japan

Section B – Short Answer Questions (18 marks)

Attempt any six questions. Each question carries 3 marks.

1. Describe the main objectives of the British East India Company when it came to India.

2. What was the impact of the Battle of Buxar (1764)?

■ 3. Why did the Muslims start the Faraizi Movement?

4. Write a short note on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and his educational efforts.

5. What were the causes of the War of Independence 1857?

6. Explain two main causes of the First World War.


7. How did World War I affect the Indian Subcontinent?

8. Mention any three reform movements in the Subcontinent and their leaders.

Section C – Long Answer Questions (30 marks)

Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Discuss the arrival and expansion of the British East India Company in the Subcontinent. Explain how
it turned from a trading company into a political power.

2. Describe the major reform movements started by Muslims in the Subcontinent during the 19th
century and their importance for Muslim revival.

3. Explain in detail the main causes and results of the War of Independence 1857.

4. Write a comprehensive note on the First World War (1914 – 1918) — its causes, major events, and
results. (Exclude World War II topics.)

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