Worksheet: Maheshwar
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Seen Passage
Passage
Aarav and Ananya saw a fort in the newspaper. Their Chachi told them that it was Maheshwar Fort, built by Queen Ahilya Bai on the banks of the Narmada River. The fort is famous for its overhanging balconies, grand staircases, and beautiful temples. It was built with special red stones brought from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
1. Who built Maheshwar Fort?
Queen Ahilya Bai built Maheshwar Fort.
2. Fill in the blank: Maheshwar Fort is on the banks of the __________ River.
Narmada
3. High order thinking: Why do you think a fort built on a hill was important for a ruler?
It helped the ruler see the kingdom clearly and protect the people more easily.
4. Open ending: Which part of the fort would you like to see first and why?
Sample answer: I would like to see the balconies first because they look beautiful and unique.
5. What special material was used to build the fort?
Special red stones from Gujarat and Rajasthan were used.
6. What does the statue of Queen Ahilya Bai represent?
It represents the queen as a guardian watching over her land.
Prose and Poetry
10 Questions
1. Who is telling the children about the fort?
Chachi is telling them about the fort.
2. How did Aarav feel when he saw the fort picture?
He felt excited and curious.
3. What was Queen Ahilya Bai like as a ruler?
She was kind, wise, and protective.
4. What did she build for her people?
She built temples, schools, and wells.
5. Where is Maheshwar located?
It is in Madhya Pradesh, near Indore.
6. What do the balconies look like?
They seem to float in the air.
7. What is the fort also known as?
It is also known as Ahilya Fort.
8. What famous cloth is Maheshwar known for?
Maheshwari sarees.
9. What are the sarees made from?
They are made from cotton and silk.
10. Why do you think the place is called majestic?
Because it looks grand, beautiful, and impressive.
Grammar
10 Questions
1. Circle the odd one out: sad, unhappy, tearful, thrilled.
thrilled
2. Circle the odd one out: talk, discuss, kind, speak.
kind
3. Circle the odd one out: noisy, quiet, silent, calm.
noisy
4. Circle the odd one out: cotton, wooden, silk, woollen.
wooden
5. Which word means being wise?
Wisdom
6. Which word means being special?
Unique
7. Which word has a silent g? sign, light, goat, night.
sign, light, night
8. Fill in the blank: Once upon ___ time.
a
9. Fill in the blank: ___ monkey sat on ___ oak tree.
a, an
10. Choose the correct article: ___ Narmada River.
the
Spelling
10 Words
| No. | Word | Space |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maheshwar | ________________ |
| 2 | Ahilya | ________________ |
| 3 | majestic | ________________ |
| 4 | overhanging | ________________ |
| 5 | balconies | ________________ |
| 6 | ruler | ________________ |
| 7 | unique | ________________ |
| 8 | temples | ________________ |
| 9 | wisdom | ________________ |
| 10 | dedicated | ________________ |
Answers: Maheshwar, Ahilya, majestic, overhanging, balconies, ruler, unique, temples, wisdom, dedicated
Word Building
5 Questions
1. Build the word from “design” with silent g.
design
2. Make the noun from “kind”.
kindness
3. Make the noun from “brave”.
bravery
4. Make the noun from “wise”.
wisdom
5. Make the word from “dedicate”.
dedicated
Long Answers
2 Questions
1. Image description: Describe a picture of Maheshwar Fort with its balconies, statue, and temples.
Sample answer: The fort stands proudly on a hill. Its balconies look like they are floating. A tall statue of Queen Ahilya Bai stands near the palace. Beautiful temples can be seen around the fort.
2. High order thinking: Why should we protect historical places?
Historical places teach us about our past, culture, and great leaders. They help us learn values and stay connected to history. We should protect them for future generations.
Class Activities
Suggested Activities
Activity 1: Ask students to collect pictures and information about any historical place nearby and present it in class.
Activity 2: Make a fort puzzle on chart paper, cut it into pieces, and let students arrange it again.