Maheshwar Lesson Solutions
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Lesson Answers
A. Answer the Following
1. Who was Ahilya Bai?
Ahilya Bai was a warrior queen who ruled Maheshwar.
2. Where is Maheshwar Fort located? What makes its location special?
Maheshwar Fort is located on a hill on the banks of the Narmada River. Its hilltop location allowed the queen to see her entire kingdom.
3. What materials were used to build Maheshwar Fort, and where did they come from?
The fort was built with special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
4. What does the statue of Queen Ahilya Bai in front of the palace represent?
It represents Queen Ahilya Bai as a guardian watching over her land.
Think and Discuss
B. Discussion Answers
1. What makes historical places interesting?
Historical places are interesting because they tell us about the past, old rulers, beautiful architecture, and the culture of a place.
2. Which part of the fort would you be most excited to see?
Sample answer: I would be most excited to see the overhanging balconies because they look beautiful and unique.
Odd One Out
Let us Learn
1. sad, unhappy, tearful, thrilled
thrilled
2. talk, discuss, kind, speak
kind
3. noisy, quiet, silent, calm
noisy
4. cotton, wooden, silk, woollen
wooden
Word Meanings
| Word | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kindness | Being kind |
| Bravery | Being brave |
| Wisdom | Being wise |
| Majestic | Being royal |
| Unique | Being special |
| Fierce | Being strong |
| Dedicated | Being devoted |
Answers: Kindness-being kind, Bravery-being brave, Wisdom-being wise, Majestic-being royal, Unique-being special, Fierce-being strong, Dedicated-being devoted.
Silent G Words
Read the words and underline the ones with silent g.
The words with silent g are: sign, light, night, sugar, king, high, and magnet.
Listen
Order of Sentences
| Order | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The weavers originally used pure silk. |
| 2 | Later, Maheshwari sarees are made with a blend of silk and cotton. |
| 3 | The sarees are famous for their reversible borders. |
| 4 | Today, these sarees are available both in India and other countries. |
Articles
Complete Passage
Once upon a time, there lived a monkey on an oak tree. One day, the monkey saw an old man with a bag. The naughty monkey snatched the bag.
Answers: a, a, an, the, an, a, The
Inside the bag was an apple, a pear, an olive and a carrot. It gave the pear to an elephant and the carrot to a bear. It kept the olive and the apple inside an empty box. While the monkey slept, a dog found the apple and stole it. The monkey was left with only the olive to eat.
Answers: the, an, a, an, a, the, an, the, a, the, the, an, the, a, the, the.
Write
Writing Answers
Imagine you are visiting Maheshwar Fort with your family.
Sample answer: I see a beautiful fort on a hill, lovely balconies, and temples. I feel happy and amazed to visit such a historic place.
Write a short paragraph on Maheshwar Fort.
Sample answer: Maheshwar Fort is a historic fort in Madhya Pradesh. It was built by Queen Ahilya Bai on the banks of the Narmada River. The fort is famous for its balconies, staircases, temples, and Maheshwari sarees.
Activity
Puzzle Activity
Draw a fort puzzle on chart paper, cut it into pieces, and arrange it again.
This activity helps children improve observation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Self Assessment
Suggested Response
| Statement | Sample Response |
|---|---|
| I can understand the new words. | By using a dictionary / by listening to teacher explanation. |
| I can answer the questions. | In English / with a few words of my mother tongue if needed. |
| I can write. | By myself / with teacher’s help / after following instructions. |
| I was able to do all the activities. | By myself / with teacher, classmates, or family help. |