World wars and Conventions

World war I World war II

Time 1914 – 1919 1939 – 1945
Allied countries • France, Britain, Russia, • Britain, France, Russia,
America America
Central powers • Germany, Austria, Italy, • Germany, Italy, Hungary,
Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary Bulgary
Reasons • Behavior of German emperor, • Hitler’s rise to power in
William II Germany and his conduct
• France and Germany became • The conduct of Mussolini in
enemies in the attempt of Italy
making a united Germany • The conduct of Japan
• Competition for colonies and • Weakness of the league of the
development of Racism Nations Union
Main reason • Assassination of Austria’s heir • Britain declares war on
of Throne Germany over Germany
invasion of Poland
Results • The most significant incident in • The axis powers that included
the victory of allied groups by Germany totally and Japan were
defeating the central powers defeated in World War II
• The loss of many lives and • Atomic bombs were used as a
wealth because firearms were weapon and the terrible
used and millions of people had destruction caused by them
become disabled shocked not only the losers but
• Versailles convention also the winners
• League of the Nations Union • USA took steps to uplift the
devastated defeated countries in
Europe
• USA and Russia become the
two central powers of the world
• United nations organizations
Objectives of • Avoiding world wars in the • Maintaining international peace
establishing future and security
• Giving peaceful resolutions to • Developing friendship among
conflicts between countries nations
• Improving international • Getting international assistance
understanding and harmony in confirming human rights and
• Protecting thee freedom and independence
sovereignty of small countries

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 1
History I
Name………………………………. One Hour

Note: (i) Answer all questions.

(ii) In each of the questions from 1 to 40, pick one of the alternatives (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
which you consider as correct or most the appropriate

1) Who is the foreigner who wrote the book “Eda Heladiva” including information about Ceylon?
(i) Ibn Batuta (iii) Robert Knox
(ii) Rebeiro (iv) Baldeus
2) In the ‘vamsakatha’ and ‘Rock Inscription’ what is referred to as ‘pattanagama’
(i) Trading villages (iii) Farming villages
(ii) Fishing villages (iv) Villages near the harbor
3) Which King installed the ‘Galpotha Inscription’ belonging to the Polonnaruwa period?
(i) King Vijayabahu I (iii) King Nishshankamalla
(ii) King parakramabahu I (iv) King Vijayabahu II
4) The three kingdoms into which Ceylon divided into one the arrival of the Portuguese was?
(i) Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Kandy (iii) Kotte, Kandy, Jaffna
(ii) Kotte, Gampola, Jaffna (iv) Kandy, Jaffna, Raigama
5) In a Rock Inscription at Dambulu Vihara who is referred to as ‘Nareshwara’?
(i) King Wasaba (iii) King Kutakanna Abaya
(ii) King Kashyapa I (iv) King Nishshanka Malla
6) What is regarded as the oldest Vamsakatha in Sri Lanka?
(i) Mahavamsa (iii) Bodhivamsa
(ii) Dipavamsa (iv) Dhathuvamsa
7) The Chinese source from which Sri Lankan history can be studied is?
(i) Ibn Batuta’s travel records (iii) Rebeiro’s Ceylon history
(ii) Thero Fahien’s travel records (iv) The Chronicles of Baldeus
8) The Megalithic Burials of the PProto–Histori Era were found at
(i) Udaranchamadama (iii) Haldhummulla
(ii) Pahiyangala (iv) Ibbankatuwa
9) The immediate cause of the Downfall of Polonnaruwa was the
(i) Accession of week rulers
(ii) Power struggle between the Kalingas and Pandyas
(iii) The invasion of Kalinga Magha with a Large army
(iv) The collapse of economy due to the englest if the irrigation works
10) Who created the great artistic sculpture ‘Pleta’?
(i) Raphael (iii) Botticelli
(ii) Leonardo Da Vinci (iv) Michel Angelo

11) To which art was the sapling of the Sri Mahabodhi brought?
(i) Mahathiththa (iii) Gokanna
(ii) Jambukolapatuna (iv) Godawaya

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 12) From which country were beads brought to Sri Lanka during king ‘Bhatikabaya’?
(i) Rome (iii) India
(ii) China (iv) Greece
13) Who is the king who built large tanks for the first time in Sri Lanka?
(i) King Dathusena (iii) King Vasaba
(ii) King Mahasen (iv) King Saddhatissa
14) The Dutch Governor of Ceylon at the time the English arinved on Ceylon was?
(i) Fun Engalbeck (iii) Spilbergen
(ii) Westerworld (iv) William Flack
• Answer the questions 15 – 17 based on the following table

Kingdom King
A Dambadeniya E Buwanekabahu I
B Kotte F Vijayabahu III
C Gampola G Parakramabahu VI
D Kurunegala H Buvanekabahu VI
15) The correct statement regarding the Dambadeniya Kingdom is,
(i) A, G (ii) A, F (iii) A, E (iv) A, H
16) The correct answer regarthe ding Gapmola Kingdom is,
(i) C, E (ii) C, F (iii) C, G (iv) C, H
17) The relevant answer regarding the Kotte kingdom is,
(i) B, e (ii) B, G (iii) B, F (iv) B, H
18) The main task assigned to Parumaka was?
(i) Advising king
(ii) Accomplishing the welfare activities
(iii) Working as a caretaker of the city
(iv) Working as a caretaker of the tank system
19) With regard to what subject area that numismatic is studied?
(i) Metal industry (iii) Potter industry
(ii) Architecture (iv) Old coins
20) The main effect of the development of kingship systematically was
(i) Decentralization power
(ii) Having conflicts among
(iii) Regional rulers becoming power
(iv) Centralization the power
21) The name used by Arabs to describe Sri Lanka was
(i) Serendib (iii) Thabrobane
(ii) Ceylon (iv) Red island
22) Which of the following ruling period mentions the invasion of a Chinese army to this country under
the General Cheng – Ho?
(i) Dambadeniya (iii) Gampola
(ii) Yapahuwa (iv) Kotte

23) What affects to emerge three social classes as capitalist, labour and middle?
(i) Industrial revolution (iii) Jabadaniya
(ii) French revolution (iv) Renaissans

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 24) What is the era that writing of inscriptions including historical information started in Sri Lanka?
(i) Pre – Historic era (iii) Early Historic era
(ii) Proto Historic era (iv) Historic era
25) After King Nishshanka Malla, the women who represented the Pandya family at the struggle for the
corow that took place between the royal families of Kalinga Pandya was
(i) Sugala (iii) Leelawathi
(ii) Kalyanawathi (iv) Thilokasundari
26) To what kind of settlements that ‘minihagalkanda’ which is considered. To be a settlement of the pre
– historic man is belong?
(i) Lowland wet zone (iii) Outdoor camps in coastal eras
(ii) Lowland dry zone caps (iv) Low land dry zone oves
27) Answer the question 27 and 28 with reference to the historical incidents given below
A - Construction of Ruwan vali Maha Saya
B - First rule of the Lambakarna Dynasty
C - Committing the tripitakan to writing
D - Initiation of the first organized fighting movement
F - Construction of large scale tanks for the first time
28) What answer includes the incidents belonging to the region of Vasaba?
(i) A and B (iii) B and C
(ii) A and D (iv) B and E
29) Many groups of people among various nations in the past had come to this country
(i) For tourism (iii) For educational
(ii) For trading purpose (iv) For seizing the power
30) The letters which were written on stone pillars ancient inscriptions were in traduced by?
(i) Giri lipi (iii) Aasana lipi
(ii) Tam Lipi (iv) Len Lipi
31) According to Wallipuram Gold Plate, Jaffna was ruled during the region of King vasaba undere,
(i) Minister called Isigiri (iii) King called Bhalluka
(ii) Senavi called Kithi (iv) King called Mahanaga
32) Coins, ruins, arts, creations were belonging to,
(i) Local sources (iii) Literary sources
(ii) Archaeological sources (iv) Nanaka sources

33) The British Sailor Robert Knox becomes as a prisoner in Sri Lanka during the regime of
(i) King Rajasinghe II (iii) King Wimaladharmasuriya
(ii) King Rajasinghe I (iv) King Wasaba
34) The king who tried to stay as the ‘parvatharaja’ daring the development of the theory of ‘rajathwa’
was
(i) Mahasen (iii) Kashyapa
(ii) Kutakanna Abaya (iv) Nishshanka Malla
35) The main livelihood of the people in Pre – Historic Era,
(i) Hunting and collecting foods (iii) Making pats
(ii) Chena cultivation (iv) Weaving clothes

36) The king who decorated the Ruwanvelisaya from glass pebbles brought from a Sri Lankan an
Ambassador went to Rome was,
(i) King Dutugemunu (iii) King Vijaya
(ii) King Bhathikabaya (iv) King Mugalan

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 37) The information on dresses, Jewellery and hair style of ancient women were revealed correctly in,
(i) Cave paintings in Sithulpawwa (iii) Pahiyangala Cave
(ii) Sigiri Paintings (iv) History of Ceylon by Riteiro
38) After centralized the political power in Sri Lanka according to the composition of administration
‘bathagav’ means?
(i) Treasurer (iii) Ruller of the city
(ii) Bojanashala adhikari (iv) Adikari on customs
• Answer the question 39 and 40 with reference to the information given in the following table
King Invader Historical event
A – Buwanekabahu C – Chandra Banu E – Arrival of Iban Batuta
B – Parakramabahu D – Cheng – ho F – Construction of Dalada
Maligawa at Beligala
39) What answer includes the information regarding the Dambadeniya Kingdom?
(i) A, C and (ii) A, D and (iii) B, c and f
E E (iv) B, d and F
40) What answer includes the information regarding the Gampola Kingdom?
(i) A, C and F (ii) A, D and E (iii) B, c and f (iv) B, D and E

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 1
History II
Name………………………………. Three Hour

 Question number 01 in part I is compulsory

 Answer four questions from part II and one question from part III
Part I
 The total number of questions to be answered is six

01)
A. Mark and name all the historical places given under (i) on the map of Sri Lanka and all the
historical places given under (ii) on the map of World provided to you
(i) Kuruwita Batadombalena, Aligala, Lankapatuna, Haldummulla, Elehera anicut,
Modaragam aru, Polonnaruwa, Nachchaduwa tank, Galha nadi, Jaffna, Dambadeniya,
gannoruwa
(12 Marks)

(ii) England, Holland, Batavia, Madras, Thailand, Italy

(6 Marks)

B. Write in order in your answer script the people associated with the historical information
indicated under A, B, C and D

A - The provincial officer who received royal grants for the service he did for King
Vijayabahu according to Panakaduwa copper plate
B - The person who produced safety lamp during industrial revolution
C - The painter who worked on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel
D - The South East Asian island where a battle occurred between English and Dutch

 Study the picture A and B and answer the questions

C. 1
(i)What is seen in the picture ‘A’?
(ii)Who was residing their after 1789 A.D.
(iii)What is the important document prepared in this place
related to Sri Lanka?
(iv)To whom it was forwaded?

A
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 2.
(i)Who is seen in this picture ‘B’?
(ii)Which medium he used for Buddhist renaissance
(iii)How debates he participated were called?
(iv)What was the world-famous debate held between him and the
British Priests?

B
(4 Marks)

Part II
02)
1. Name the three types of Archeological sources which we can use to study history

(3 Marks)
2.
A - Name the oldest literary source of Sri Lanka
B - Who was the author of Mahawamsa?
C - Name the Mahawamsa Tikawa
D - Name a literary source which has been written on the history of Buddhist order
(4 Marks)
3. Describe with reference to two factors the importance of the drawings and sculptures as a source
of studying history.
(5 Marks)
4. Explain with reference to three factors how inscriptions are important in building the history
(6 Marks)
03)
1. A) Name two lowland dry zone caves where pre historic people lived
B) Name a lowland wet zone cave where evidence found related to pre historic rituals
(3 Marks)
2. Name two types of systematic burials followed in proto historic era and 2 places where evidence
found related to this
(4 Marks)
3. Explain the factors which affected the expansion pattern of settlements in early historic era with
two examples
(5 Marks)
4. Describe with reference to two factors about the technological knowledge use by the proto
historic man
(6 Marks)

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 04)
1. Name the kings who constructed the following tanks
A - Kalawewa
B – Minneriya wewa
C- Abaya wewa
2. Name the following creations which have connections with ancient technology
A- The technology with which tools are made after removing stones splinters by using
much power in pre historic era
B- The simple machine used to make clay pots in proto historic era
C- The unique creations built to regulate water release through sluice
D- The scientific principal followed when producing Dadigama Elephant Lamp
(4 Marks)
3. Explain the iron leaching technology existed in ancient Sri Lanka with examples
(5 Marks)
4. A) mention two objectives of constructing large scale tanks
B) select two parts of a tank and explain briefly

05)
1. Name three ruling units existed in Sri Lanka during the ruling period of Kalinga Maga in
Polonnaruwa
(3 Marks)
2. Select from those given within the brackets and write in order the person associated with the
historical events denoted by A, B, C and D
A - The king who constructed temple of tooth in Beligala
B - The first ruler of Kurunegala kingdom
C - The British emissary who met King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe in 1762
D - The chief minister who constructed a fortress during Gampola period to curb the

Buwanekabahu II, Hue Boyd, Senadi Lankara, Buwanekabahu III,

Nishshanka Alakeshwara, Vijayabahu III , John Phybos
(4 Marks)
3. Describe two features of the economic order of Sri Lanka during the period of second
urbanization
(5 Marks)
4. Describe three contributions of Parakramabahu VI as agreat ruler
(6 Marks)
06)
1. Name the persons related to following historical events
A - The king of Kandyan kingdom when the British established power in coastal areas
B - The aristocrat who was sent to repress the 1848 rebellion
C - The bikku who guided the 1848 rebellion
(3 Marks)
2. Mention two steps taken by King Wimaladharmasuriya to rebuild the declined Buddhism
(4 Marks)
3. State two challenges faced by King Rajasinghe II during his reign and explain the manner which
he overcome one challenge
(5 Marks)
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 4. Explain with reference to three aspects the administrative affairs of the Kandyan kingdom
(6 Marks)

07)
1. Answer the following questions related to British rule
A - The British king at the time of signing Kandyan convention
B - The English governor who abolished rajakariya system for the first time
C - The fortress which the British attacked first
(3 Marks)
2. Mention two reasons for the outbreak of 1818 rebellion
(4 Marks)
3. Which the introduction of plantation agriculture to Sri Lanka by British many changes happened
in the economy. Explain two advantages of the plantation agriculture
(5 Marks)
4. After 30 years of 1818 rebellion, another rebellion launched by the peasants of Sri Lanka.
Explain three reasons for the rebellion
(6 Marks)

Part III
08)
1. Indicate the names of persons who are associated with the following discoveries given under A,
B and C
A - Printing machine
B - Telescope
C - Information regarding blood circulatory system of the human body
(3 Marks)
2. A) Name the Portugal royal member who gave patronage for exploration
B) He established a navigation school at that time. Name three subjects taught at the school
(4 Marks)
3. Explain with examples the influence of renaissance on Sri Lanka under the field of economy and
politics.
(5 Marks)
4. Describe one change in brief related to each of the following fields that took place due to
renaissance with examples
A - Paintings
B - Science
C - Exploration
(6 Marks)

09) The industrial revolution that started in the latter part of 18th century caused an accelerated progress in
various field
1. Name three industrial sectors in which the industrial revolution started initially
(3 Marks)
2. Mention two factors that caused the origin of the industrial revolution at first in England
(4 Marks)

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 3. Explain two new relevant inventions how the industrial revolution contributed towards effective
changes in the field of transport
(5 Marks)
4. The industrial revolution has brought along beneficial as well as harmful results support this.
Explain citing three factors
(6 Marks)

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 2
History I
Name………………………………. One Hour

Note: (i) Answer all questions.

(ii) In each of the questions from 1 to 40, pick one of the alternatives (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
which you consider as correct or most the appropriate

1) The first part of Mahavamsa consist from the arrival of lord Buddha to,
(i) The end of ruling period of King Dutugemunu
(ii) The end of ruling period of King Mahasen
(iii) The beginning of ruling of King Vasaba
(iv) The ruling period of King Mihindu V
2) Which of the following statement were concerned when using literary sources to study history?
A - The type of literary sources
B - The time in which the sources were written
C - The author’s objective
D - Which medium used to write the source
(i) A and B (ii) B and C (iii) C and D (iv) A and D
3) The inscription who provides information about provincial ruling system existed in ancient time?
(i) Panakaduwa copper plate (iii) Sigiriya wall inscription
(ii) Wallipuram golden plate (iv) Galpotha wall inscription
4) “Sigiriya Aligala” where the evidences related stone age has been discovered, is belong to,
(i) Low land wet zone (iii) Mountainous dry intermediate zone
(ii) Low land dry zone (iv) Outdoor camp in low land dry zone
5) The prominent technological transformation which occurred during proto historic era is,
(i) Using iron tools (iii) Started to live by agriculture activities
(ii) Permanent settlements (iv) Following a systematical burial system
6) The areas which evidences were found related to the existence of village in 2400 B. C are,
(i) Thissamaharamaya, Sigiriya (iii) Beragala, Haldhummulla
(ii) Anuradhapura, Mathota (iv) Aligala, Pothaana
7) Which source reveals that in the selection of Gamika priority have been given to the wealth and the
possessions of the house holders.
(i) Inscription of 9th century A. D
(ii) Kandalama inscription
(iii) Jathaka attakatha
(iv) mahavamsa
8) the two ancient cities which belong to the first urbanization
(i) Anuradhapura and Dhambadeniya (iii) Anuradhapura and Magama
(ii) Magama and Dhambadeniya (iv) Magama and Gokanna

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 9) A good example which could be given to show that special consideration has been taken with regard
to the waste management in the architectural creations of the past is,
(i) Palace of Sigiriya (iii) Aalahana pirivena
(ii) Alms giving hall at Mihintale (iv) Madirigiriya watadageya
10) Select the persons from A – F who involved in the following historical events mentioned in number i
to iv
I. Assigned his kingship to the Portuguese by a deed of gift
II. Defeating the Portuguese in the war of Mulleriyawa
III. Legalizing the kingship by marrying Kusumsana devi
IV. Defeated by the Sinhala army in the battle of Randeniwala

A - Prince Tikiri
B - Don Jeronimo De Azevedu
C - King Wimaladharmasuriya I
D - Constantinu De Sa
E- King Darmapala
F- Prince Maha Asthana
(i) EACD (ii) EDFB (iii) FACD (iv) ACD
11) “Our ancient kings maintained mutual relationship with their neighboring countries.” Which event of
the following contrast to the above statement
(i) Trade affairs with Rome during the rule of King Bhatikabaya
(ii) Trade relations with China during the during the ruling period of King Agbo VI
(iii) King Gajabahu, I participating in an opening ceremony of Pathmini Devala in Chera
(iv) Invasion of Burma by King Parakramabahu I
12) Column A gives the name of inscriptions and column B gives about which professionals it mentions.
When A matched with B the answer is,
A B
I. Majjima of Muthugala inscription A. Black Smith
B. Craftsmen of tusks
II. Thuladara of Mundagala inscription C. Gold Smith
III. Sumana of Vegiriya inscription D. Weaver
IV. Thanthuwaya of Veherakema
inscription
13) Which statement relevant to King Vasaba
A. Making Sri Lanka the granary of East
B. Maintaining provincial ruling system for a stable central administration
C. Establishing a systemic taxation
D. Constructing large scale tanks for the first time
E. Constructing Parakrama Samudraya Merging Dumbuthulu wewa and Thopa wewa
F. Providing financial support to supply facilities to the bikkhu’s
(i) ADEF (ii) ABDF (iii) BCDE (iv) BCEF

14) “The poetry belongs to Rajarata civilization reflect impermanence.” The reason for it because
(i) Education spread affiliated to the temples
(ii) Of the techniques and the experience gained by working with the nature
(iii) They composed based on Jathaka Katha’s
(iv) Holy bikkus composed poems

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 15) The inscription which was written in Chinese, Persian and Tamil languages, known as trilingual letter
was erected by,
(i) Chandrabanu (iii) Koutilya
(ii) Chengo (iv) Younglo
16) The last King of Anuradhapura and the first King who established Polonnaruwa kingdom were
respectively,
(i) Mihindu V and Parakramabahu I (iii) Kashyapa IV and Mihindu IV
(ii) Mihindu V and Vijayabahu I (iv) Vijayabahu I and Kashyapa IV
17) The king who ascended the throne after the death of King Buwanekabahu II of kurunegala kingdom,
(i) Parakramabahu IV (iii) Parakramabahu I
(ii) Buwanekabahu III (iv) Wickramabahu III
18) The statement which reveal the transformation that took place in the field of arts are,
A - Artistic creations were called by grades
B - Wealthy people who preferred worldly pressure sponsored the works
C - Artist started to make the creations independently
D - Art creations displayed religious characteristics
E- Starting to make their creations independently
(i) A, C and D (iii) B, C and D
(ii) C, D and E (iv) A, D and C
19) Which of the following kings gad foreign origin, carried on a fair and just rule over a period of nine
years
(i) Elara (iii) Nishshankamalla
(ii) Rajendra I (iv) Sri Mara Sri Wallaba
20) Which of the following answers contains the events that could be heard or seen by a foreigner who
visited Sri Lanka during the Kurunegala regime
A - Defeating Jawaka chandrabanu by King Parakramabahu II
B - Prince Sapumal functioning as the ruler of Jaffna
C - Taking King Mihindu V as a captive to Iinia
D - Composing Dhambadeni “kathikawath” on the disciplinary rules for monks
E - Invasion of Sri Lanka by General Chengho
(i) A, C and D (ii) C, D and E (iii) B, C and D (iv) A, D and C
21) Which of the following was the strategy adopted by the Portuguese in the attempt establish their power
within the Kandyan kingdom
(i) Making Konappu Bandara the king
(ii) Crowing Kusumasana Devi under their protection
(iii) Spreading Catholicism in the Kandyan kingdom
(iv) Seeking the assistance of Buddhist monks of Kandy

22) Column A gives the names of the local leaders who protected some areas of the country when
Polonnaruwa was in the hands of the enemies and column B gives the names of their ruling centeres.
When A matched with B the answer is,
A B
i. Duke Buwanekabahu A. Dhambadeniya
ii. Subah Senavi B. Minipe Gandeniya
iii. Vanni Vijayabahu C. Yapahuwa
iv. Sanka Senavi D. Govindamalaya

(i) ACBD (ii) BCDA (iii) CDBA (iv) DCBA

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 23) According to the ancient inscription officer in charge of custominan n administrative structure is
known as,
(i) Nagara guththika (iii) Bathagu
(ii) Kanapadika (iv) Kothurugena
24) In which European Country Renaissance originated
(i) Britain (iii) France (v) Italy
(ii) tian (iv) Spain
25) The king of Kandy when the first British emissary arrived in Sri Lanka
(i) Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe
(ii) Sree Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe
(iii) Wimaladharmasuriya I
(iv) Rajadhi Rajasinghe
26) The individuals who invented new inventions during industrial revolare ution mentioned below.
Which aindicatesdicate persons who produced machines develop coal industry
A - James Hargreaves
B - Thomas Newcomen
C - Henry Cort
D - Humphry Davey
(i) A and C (ii) B and D (iii) A and D (iv) B and C
27) Which of the following isn’t a case heard by the king
(i) Cases regarding important leaders (iii) Cases regarding temples and monks
(ii) Case regarding conspiracies (iv) Cases regarding not paying taxes
28) Details about constructing were setup ereas mentioned in Mahawamsa what was it?
(i) Abayagiri stupa (iii) Jethwana stupa
(ii) Ruwanveliseya (iv) Thuparamaya
29) theWhich of a following a nation selected Pondicherry as their Eastern Head Quarters
(i) Spain (ii) Holland (iii) Portugal (iv) France
30) Choose two advantages from the results of industrialization
A - Significant devethe lopment in cotton industry
B - A labour force who a worked for salary
C - Emergence of cities
D - In the vention of steam engine by John Stevenson
(i) A and B (ii) A and C (iii) C and D (iv) A and D

31) Which isn’t a reason the to capture Kandykingdom by British

(i) Security expenses became high
(ii) Kandyan kingdom became an obstacle
(iii) Kandyan king supporting the rebellions of maritime provinces
(iv) People of Kandy liked the presence of British
32) Which organization was in charge of collecting taxes for transportationthe during Kandyan era,
(i) Kuruwe badda (iii) Radha badda
(ii) Madige badda (iv) Gal badda
33) The immediate cause for the 1848 freedom struggle
(i) Appointing Hajji Marikkar as muhandhiram as Uva Wellassa
(ii) Charging coconut taxes
(iii) Appointing aumildars for the tax collection
(iv) Imposing new taxes
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 34) The constitutional reform which layed the foundation for the parliamentary system in Sri Lanka
(i) Donoghue more reform
(ii) Soul bury reform
(iii) Colebrook reform
(iv) Crew Mccullum reform
35) The thero who invented to establish press for the Buddhist publication
(i) Rathmalana Dhammaloka Thero
(ii) Bulathgama Dharmalankara Sri Sumanathissa Thero
(iii) Budhdhagosha Thero
(iv) Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala Thero
36) The wasewas person whtoedicated to a movement to protect religious places in Anuradhapura
(i) Anagarika Dharmapala (iii) OctHenry Steel Olcut
(ii) Walisinghe Harichchandra (iv) Piyadasa Sirisena
37) The resident officer who made the background for the 1815 invasion of Kandy
(i) Robert BrownriDoylegg (iii) Fun Angel BMack’s
(ii) John Doyly (iv) General Mack dowel
38) The tax collecting officers durithe ng the rule of British East India trading company
(i) Aumildars (iii) Mudaliars
(ii) Collectors (iv) Kachcheri
39) The last Dutch stad newer who signed kew let dutch the last Duych governor of Sri Lanka who
received the letter respectively
(i) King Phillip and Robert Brownrigg
(ii) King Jorge III and Robert Brownrigg
(iii) King Charles I and Fredrick North
(iv) King William V and Fun Angel Beck
40) The Mahadhikaram of Kandy who appointed Kannasamy as the King of Kandy
(i) Ehelepola (iii) Pilimathalawe
(ii) Molligoda (iv) Keppetipola

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 2
History II
Name………………………………. Three Hour

 Question number 01 in part I is compulsory

 Answer four questions from part II and one question from part III
 The total number of questions to be answered is six

Part I
01)
a) Mark and name all the historical places given under (i) on the map of Sri Lanka and all the
historical places given under (ii) on the segment of the map of the world provided.

(i) Daduru oya, Kumbukkan oya, Gal oya, Parakrama Samudraya, Godavaya, Koneshwaram
Kovil, Kandy, Colombo, Negombo, Gampola, Bundala, Puttalam
(12 Marks)

(ii) The Persian Gulf, Lisbon, Italy, Island of Sumatra, Red Sea, Britain
(6 Marks)
b)
(i) Write in order in your answer script, the answers relevant to the historical events under A, B, C
and D below
A - The last ruler of Sri Lanka
B - The present name of Constantinople city, which was an ancient trade centre
C - The king who was honoured by the people as Minneriya Deviyo
D - Who was the first king to rule Ceylon?

• Study the pictures given under A and B and write the answers to the question in the order in your
answer script
(ii)
(i) What is the name of the sculpture depicted in A?
(ii) In which religious place could it be seen?
(iii) Who has been identified to be the person who
represents this?
(iv) To what period of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka
does this creation belong?

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 (iii)
(i) What is the picture shown by B?
(ii) Who made this?
(iii) What field is this manufactured for?
(iv) What is used for?

(4 Marks)
Part II
02)
(i) State three forms of classification according to the nature of creating the inscriptions.
(3 Marks)
(ii) State in order the suitable answer to each of the statements from A to D, selecting from the
answers given below within brackets.
A- The first Greek who drew a map of Sri Lanka.
B- The name of the script used in inscriptions during the early Anuradhapura period.
C- The name of the oldest coins found in Sri Lanka from archaeological excavations.
D- The source which et state that the minister Isigiri ruled Nakadiva during the reign of
Vasabha.
(Megasthenese, Brahmi, Ptolemy, Ridi Massa, Vallipuram Gold Plate, Kahapana)
(4 Marks)
(iii) Explain two benefits of studying history.
(5 Marks)
(iv) In relation to three facts, explain the importance of King Dutugemunu as a great King of Sri
Lanka.
(6 Marks)

03) State
(i) A- The name used to identify the first human being who made early settlements in Sri Lanka.
B- Two environmental zones where they explained in Sri Lanka.
(3 Marks)
(ii) State two factors that led to regard the proto historic age of transformation.
(4 marks)
(iii) Describe with reference to two factors the nature of the settlements in the early historic era.
(5 Marks)
(iv) Explain with examples how the agriculture was organized in the economic structure of the
historic era.
(6 marks)

04)
(i) State in order
A- The name of the kingdom which emerged in the northern region of Sri Lanka after the
downfall of the Rajarata Civilization.
B- The name of the ruling dynasty of that kingdom.
C- The name of the small ruling units which emerged in various place of the dry zone.
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 (ii)
A- The last ruler of the Kandyan Kingdom.
B- The first ruler of the Kurunegala Kingdom.
(4 Marks)
(iii) Describe under two factors the nature of the trade in Sri Lanka during the second years of
urbanization.
(5 Marks)
(iv) Briefly describe how the King Parakramabahu VI of Kotte describe about the development
of education literature and political during his administration.
(6 Marks)

05)
(i) Name three administrative regions belonging to the Kandyan Kingdom
(3 marks)
(ii) State respectively the persons associated with the events given below
A. The ruler of the Kandyan kingdom during the time of its invasion by the King Sitawaka
Rajasinghe
B. The Kandyan King who made a treaty with Dutch in 1638 A. D
C. The daughter of Karaliyadde Bandara who was baptized as Dona katherina
(4 marks)
(iii) Explain with reference to two factors why the Portuguese and Dutch couldn’t capture the
Kandyan Kingdom
(5 marks)
(iv) Point out how
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
was organized during the period of the Kandyan Kingdom
(6 marks)

06)
(i) Name three river valleys used to build huge irrigation schemes during the Anuradhapura
(3 marks)
(ii) Write the answers to the questions given under following A, B, C and D according to their
corresponding order in your answer script
A- The chief of all the families
B- The anicut build across the river Mahaweli, south to Mahiyangana
C- The dwelling place of Kuwera who is in charge of wealth
D- The structure made make at top of Ruwanweli Seya to protect damage from lightning
(4 marks)
(iii) Describe two aims of building Prolapsed – tanks (Ellangawa) in the dry zone
(5 marks)
(iv) Explain briefly about following structure in the large-scale tank
A- Ralapanawa
B- Bisokotuwa
C- Sluice
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 Part III
07)
(i) Name the persons with relevant to the following discoveries
A- West Indies Islands
B- Philippine
C- Canada
(3 marks)
(ii) State the scientific discoveries for the given scientists
A- Johannes Gutenberg
B- Galileo Galili
C- Johannes Keplar
D- Nicholas Copernicus
(4 marks)
(iii) Describe two reasons caused for the Renaissance in Europe
(5 marks)
(iv) Give one each political change and economic change that took place in Sri Lanka because of
geographical explorations and explain them

08) “The Industrial Revolution that started in the latter part of the 18th century caused an accelerated
progress in various fields
(i) Name three industrial sectors in which the Industrial Revolution started initially

(3 marks)
(ii) Mention two factors that caused the origin of the Industrial revolution at first in England
(4 marks)
(iii) Explain with reference to two new relevant inventions how the Industrial Revolution
contributed towards effecting changes in the field of transport
(5 marks)
(iv) “The Industrial Revolutions has brought along beneficial as well as harmful results.” Support
this view siting examples
(6 marks)

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 3
History I
Name………………………………. One Hour

Note: (i) Answer all questions.

(ii) In each of the questions from 1 to 40, pick one of the alternatives (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
which you consider as correct or most the appropriate

01. Who was the author of first part of Mahawamsa?

(i) Gunananda Thero (iii) Walagamba Thero
(ii) Mahanama Thero (iv) Sri Rahula Thero
02. Sandhesha Kavya, Prashasthi Kavya and Hatan Kavya are important to study the history between the
periods of
(i) Anuradhaura to Kandy (iii) Gampola to Kotte
(ii) Anuradhapura to Kotte (iv) Kotte to Kandy
03. What is meant by numismatics?
(i) The study of irrigation works
(ii) The study of ancient coins
(iii) The study of inscriptions
(iv) The study of ancient ruins
04. The important literary source to study the Buddhist history of Sri Lanka is
(i) Bodhiwamsaya (iii) Thupawamsaya
(ii) Rajawaliya (iv) Nikaya Sangrahaya
05. To what kind of settlement that “Bundala” which is considered to be a settlement of the pre – historic
man
(i) Outdoor camps in the coastal areas
(ii) Lowland wet zone caves
(iii) Lowland dry zone caves
(iv) Outdoor camps in lowland wet zone
06. The most important technological transition of proto – historic era was
(i) Hunting of animals
(ii) Using of geometric micro stone tools
(iii) Building of permanent settlements
(iv) Eating baked foods
07. Evidence of breadfruit seeds that had been baked and eaten 125 000 years ago have been discovered
in
(i) Kithulgala belilena (iii) The horton plains
(ii) Minihagalkanda (iv) Batadomba lena
08. Match coloumn I with coloumn II and the find the correct answer
Coloumn I Coloumn II
01. Kasikaragama A- Village of hem miners
02. Gopalagama B- Village of farmers
03. Manikaragama C- Village of potters
04. Kewattagama D- Village of cowherds
E- Village of fisherman
(i) BDEA (ii) BDAE (iii) EADC (iv) BDCE
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 09. The chiefs of the ancient villages are known as
(i) Parumakas (iii) Householders
(ii) Gruhapathi (iv) Gramika
10. The concept used by King Nishshankamalla in most of his inscription is
(i) Bodhiwamsa (iii) Chakeawarthi
(ii) Dewathwa (iv) Parwatharaja

Answer the questions 11 and 12 with reference to the historical incidents given below
A- Ascended to kingship by fighting with his uncles
B- Construction of Ruwanweli maha seya
C- Marked the rural borders during his tenth year after the accession to kingship
D- First ruler of Lambakarna dynasty
E- Initiation of the first organized fighting movement
11. What is the answer includes the incidents belonging to the reign of Pandukabaya?
(i) A and E (ii) A and C (iii) B and E (iv) A and D
12. What is the answer includes the incidents belonging to the reign of Dutugemunu?
(i) B and E (ii) B and C (iii) C and E (iv) D and E
13. The symbol ‘Vatapatha’ (fan) has been used in inscription to illustrate
(i) Prosperity (iii) Royalty
(ii) Stability (iv) State ownership
14. Match coloumn I with coloumn II and find the correct answer
Coloumn I Coloumn II
01. Doctors A- Thathwaya
02. Trade organizations B- Veja
03. Weavers C- Thuladhara
04. Goldsmith D- Poogaya
E- Kabara

(i) BDAC (ii) BDCA (iii) BEAC (iv) BACE

15. During ancient times, the terms ‘Kethi Ada’, ‘Ketu kanaba aya’ in inscriptions have been used for
(i) Tax on trade items
(ii) Tax foe cultivating on lands
(iii) Tax for using water from tank
(iv) Tax for Chena cultivation
16. The books which were written in Sanskrit are
(i) Deepawamsa and Sasadawatha
(ii) Mahawamsa and Deepawamsa
(iii) Saratta deepani and Janakiharanaya
(iv) Balawabodhaya and Anuruddhasathakaya
17. The basic concept of science and technology applied by the people in the society was
(i) Not to harm the environmental concepts
(ii) To convert into different types of energy by not destroying the natural energy
(iii) They searched different methods to exceed the laws of nature
(iv) To filter the mud without being mixed with the tank water
18. The main function of Ralapanawa connected with the ancient irrigation system is
(i) Controlling the pressure of water before sending through the sorowwa
(ii) To send excess water out
(iii) To prevent the harm of eroding the tank bud
(iv) To filter the mud without being mixed with the tank water
19. Which well used by the ancient people to keep the standard and coolness of water?
(i) Ponds dug (ii) Diyaketa lin (iii) Mohol lin (iv) Urekata lin

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 20. In 1982, the archeologists were found the ruins of an ancient hospital emerged in
(i) Alahana pirivena
(ii) Vidhyodhaya pirivena
(iii) Diksanda Seneviya pirivena
(iv) Kalaprasaada pirivena
21. What was known as “Dakapathi” in inscription?
(i) Fish tax (iii) Grain tax
(ii) Water tax (iv) Land tax
22. Which king imposed “No animal should be killed” for the first time as a law?
(i) King Mihindhu IV (iii) King Amandagamini Abaya
(ii) King Udaya III (iv) King Kashyapa IV
23. Select the incorrect statement regarding the women in the ancient time
(i) Who were clever at cookery were introduced by “Madhupachika”
(ii) Being married was considered a social mission that should be fulfilled by women
(iii) The Rasawahini mentions, Thalatha Lakshmi offered a half of her property to Buddhist
temple
(iv) Women were given the opportunity to rule the country
24. Athsunu and Thilasangulika were types of,
(i) Spices (iii) Gravy
(ii) Desserts (iv) Gruel
25. The first urbanization of Sri Lanka was
(i) Anuradhapura and Yapahuwa
(ii) Anuradhapura and Kurunegala
(iii) Anuradhapura and Magama
(iv) Kotte and Kandy
26. The immediate reason for decline of Polonnaruwa kingdom was
(i) Weak rulers came into power
(ii) The invasion of Kalinga Maga
(iii) Deterioration of Kalinga Maga
(iv) Power struggle between the Pandyan and Kalinga clans
27. Which king was related to the below statements?
• Reconstructing Kelani temple
• Built a Dalada Maligawa at Beligala to deposit the tooth relic
• He was Wanni Nayaka
(i) King Vijayabahu III (iii) King Parakramabahu II
(ii) King Buwanekabahu I (iv) King Parakramabahu III
28. During which kingdom, an arab traveler named Iban Batuta came to Sri Lanka
(i) Dambadeniya (iii) Kurunegala
(ii) Yapahuwa (iv) Gamola
29. Select the correct languages of trilingual letter, which was done by commander “Chen Ho” when he
visited to Dewundara Dewalaya
(i) Sinhala, Persian, Chinese
(ii) Chinese, English, Sinhala
(iii) Chinese, Persian, Tamil
(iv) Sinhala, Tamil, Chinese
30. The minister who constructed a fortress in Kotte
(i) Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe
(ii) Nissanka Alakeshwara
(iii) Pilimathalawe
(iv) Weera Bandara

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 31. Who was the founder of the Kandyan Kingdom?
(i) King Wimaladharmasooriya I
(ii) King Senarath
(iii) King Rajasinghe I
(iv) King Senasammatha Vikramabahu
32.
A- Abandoning Roman Catholic religion and embracing Buddhism
B- Establishing his right by marrying Kusumasana Devi
C- Bringing Upasampadha from Mianmar
Select the king who is associated with the above statements
(i) King Senarath
(ii) King Rajasinghe II
(iii) King Wimaladharmasooriya I
(iv) King Rajadhirajasinghe
33. Some examples of Badde Sanvidhanaya are given in coloumn A and the meanings are given in
Colombo B when the coloumn A is matched according to the sequence of coloumn B what is the
correct answer?
Coloumn A Coloumn B
01. Madige Badda A. Catching tuskers
02. Kuruwe Badda B. Weaving clothes
03. Badahela Badda C. Transport affairs
04. Handa Badda D. Pottery

(i) BADC (iii) CADB

(ii) CADB (iv) BDAC
34. Who was baptized as Don Juan Austria by Portuguese?
(i) Yamasinghe Bandara (iii) Konappu Bandara
(ii) Jayaweera Bandara (iv) Wickrama Bahu
35. The origin of the Renaissance from
(i) France (ii) England (iii) Italy (iv) Germany
36. The person who discovered that the earth is round and the other planets other planets rotate around
the earth
(i) Galileo Galili (iii) Isaac Newton
(ii) Nicholas Copernicus (iv) Michael Certes
37. Christopher Coloumbus was able to discovered
(i) Canada (iii) West Indies
(ii) Spain (iv) America
38. Many changes occurred in various fields due to the origination of the Renaissance in Europe during
the medieval period. In which of the following fields, did Botta Chelli become famous?
(i) Medicine (iii) Literature
(ii) Exploration (iv) Painting
39. An example for inheritance of kingship from father to son
(i) From King Devanampiyatissa to Prince Uttiya
(ii) From King Dutugemunu to Prince Saddha Tissa
(iii) From King Kavantissa to Prince Dutugemunu
(iv) From King Vijaya Rajasinghe to Prince Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe
40. The harbour which was known as Gokannathitha in the past
(i) Kankasanthurai
(ii) Mannar
(iii) Kytes
(iv) Trincomalee
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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 3
History II
Name………………………………. Three Hour

 Question number 01 in part I is compulsory

 Answer four questions from part II and one question from part III
 The total number of questions to be answered is six

Part I
01) a.
01. mark and name all the historical places in the map of Sri Lanka which is provided
Kandy, Mihinthale, Kangarayan Aru, River Walawe, Ranchamadama, Bellanbandhi Palassa,
Kandurugoda viharaya, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Hurulu wewa, Mahathiththa, Pallawanka
(12 marks)
02. Mark and name all the historical places in the part map of the world that is provided.
Madras, Korean Peninsula, Japan, Red sea, Lisbon, Britain
(06 marks)
b.
01. Write the answers to the questions given under following A B C and D according to their
corresponding order in your answer script.
A. First European to arrive in Asia in 1498 AD.
B. The last king who United Sri Lanka.
C. The first nominal executive president appointed in Sri Lanka.
D. The Governor who signed Kandyan convention on behalf of the British King.
(04 marks)

• Study the picture given below under A and B and answer the relevant questions.

02.
01. Whose statue was depicted in this picture.
02. During which nations rule he became prominent?
03. Name the freedom struggle he led.
04. Who was declared as the king of Kandy to whom he became the
Mahadhikaram?

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 03.
01. What is depicted in picture B?
02. Where was it located?
03. Which river was used to build this?
04. How many years the government assumed to complete this
project according to first plan.

Part II
02)
1. Give examples for the following media of epigraphy
A. Walls
B. Copper plate
C. Wood
(03 marks)
2. State in order the suitable answers to each of the statements from A to D , selecting from the answers
Given below within the brackets.
A. – The common name used to call the written records of the people who lived in the past.
B. – The name of the oldest coin found in Sri Lanka.
C. – The name given to the annotation of Mahawamsa.
D. – The king who erected Galpotha inscription
(Nishshankamalla , Vijayabahu I )
(04 marks)

3. Describe with reference to two factors the importance of coins as a source of studying history.
(05 marks)

4. Explain with reference to three factors the importance of preserving archaeological movements.

03)
01. According to the information’s found in the inscription indicate the designations of each person listed
below under A , B and C.

A. Chief of the Village.

B. The person in charge of administration of the city.
C. The person in charge of King treasure.
(03 marks )
02. Mention two methods of inheriting kingship with an example for each
(04 marks)
03. Describe two services that people of this country expected from the King.
(05 marks)
04. Point out with reference to 3 factors that king Devanampiyathissa was one of the greatest rulers in this
country.
(06 marks)
04)
1. Name three kings who acted to develop welfare health facility of people.
2. Name the king who were involved in the following historical event mention in A, B, C and D.

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 A. The king who constructed a separate hospital named Upasaggarognasa for the patient who
suffered a dangerous fever.
B. The king who participated in an open ceremony of Pattini Devala in Chera, South India.
C. The king who married a Kalinga princes in order to grt support to prevent future Chola
invasions
D. The king who appointed minister Rishigiri to rule Jaffna
(04 marks)

3. Write short description about,

A – Trade
B – Education
(05 marks)
4. Explain reference to 3 factors there existed an advanced industrial sector during Anuradhapura period.
(06 marks)

05)
1. Mention sequentially.
A – The building constructed to cover the small stupas
B – The structure built to prevent the harm of eroding a tank bund due to power cause by water
waves.
C – The lightning conductor fixed in top of big stupa’s to get protection from lightning.
(03 marks)
2. State
A- Two ancient Canals connected to river Mahaweli
B- A large reservoir constructed by daming Kala Oya and Malwathu Oya
(04 marks)
3. Point out with reference to Sigiriya that there was an old technology of constructing cities based on
park designing and security
(05 marks)
4. Describe by forwading three factors thatthere was an advance medical service in ancient Sri Lanka
(06 marks)

06)
01. Name the king who established following kingdoms
A- Anuradhapura
B- Kotte
C- Kandy
(03 marks)
02. Write the name of the people associated with the historical information given below and the A, B, C
and D
A- The last Sinhala king of Sri Lanka
B- The person who constructed Kotte Kingdom
C- The arabian traveler who arrived in Sri Lanka during Gampola period
D- The king who defects Portuguese in the battle of Danthure
(04 marks)
03. Describe two reason that cause the powerful Kingdom of Kotte coming under the hegemony of the
Portuguese within a short period of time.
(05 marks)
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 04. “It is clear that the Dutch were always concerned with economic interest” explain the statement
making use of one clause each of the treaties of 1638 and 1766
(06 marks)

Part III
07)
01. What is this city where Greek and Roman Scholars were engaged in educational activities and was
occupied by the trucks in 1453 AD.
(01 marks)
02. Name two Italian cities that were famous because of their trading and commercial activities
(02 marks)
03.
A- Write two features of architecture during Renaissance
B- Write two new theories expressed about the universe during Renaissance
(04 marks)
04. Explain giving examples on two main features of art and sculpture that were originated in Italy during
Renaissance.
(05 marks)
05. Give one each political change and economic change that took place in the world because of
geographical exploration and explain them.
(06 marks)

08)
01. State regarding which revaluation following personalities involved.
A. Rousseau
B. George Washington
C. Leon Trostky
02. Name the following related to each factor given under A, B, C and D.
A- The American ship which was attacked by German submarines during the World War I
B- The bill passed by the British Government on states prohibiting issuing money to pay debt
C- The prison which was considered a symbol of injustice of French Monarchy
D- The revolution which erupted twice in 1917
(04 marks)
03. Briefly explain
A- Boston Tea Party
B- Oath in the tennis court
(08 marks)
04. Explain the reason for the colonization of America by Europeans by three factors

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 4
History I
Name………………………………. One Hour

Note: (i) Answer all questions.

(ii) In each of the questions from 1 to 40, pick one of the alternatives (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
which you consider as correct or most the appropriate

1. What is the most important quality that should be present in a literary source for it to be regarded
as a valid document to study history?
(1) If the author has given an unbiased account
(2) If the facts in the literary source can be verified through inscriptions
(3) If the literary work is contemporaneous to the historical incident mentioned
(4) If the content of the literary source can be verified through other literary sources

Using the following list, answer the question No.2

A – Sandesha Kawya B – Nikaya Sangraha C – Dhatuwamsa
D – Poojawaliya E – Hatan Kawya F–
Dhatuwamsa 2.The chronicles useful for the study of the history of Rajarata
civilization are
(1) A and E (2) B and F (3) D and F (4) A and B

3. ‘Introduction to Geography’ is a foreign literary source. It belongs to

(1) Greek source (2) Roman source (3) Chinese source (4) Portuguese source

4. Column I below give the names of used to introduce the epigraphy by ancient society and Column II
indicates the present names. What is the correct answer when Column I is matched with the Column
II ?

Column I Column II
1. Giri Lipi A. Cave inscription
2. Len Lipi B. Slab inscription
3. Puwaru Lipi C. Pillar inscription
4. Tam Lipi D. Rock inscription
E. Seat inscription

(1) CABE (2) DABC (3) DACB (4)DECB 5

The protection of our archaeological monuments is most important because they

(1) belong to the ancient time
(2) are priceless
(3) inspire to exhibit the national heritage
(4) could be shown to the tourists

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 6. ToWhat kind of settlement that ‘Batadombalena’, which is considered to be a settlement of the
pre-historicman is belong?
(1) Lowland wet zone caves (2) Lowland dry zone caves
(3) Outdoor camps in lowland wet zone (4) Outdoor places in the coastal areas

7. Outof the following information about Udaranchamadama house, What is not an evidence to say that
the proto-historic women were interested in beautifying their body
(1) The iron stick which was used to apply khol
(2)The bead necklace which was imported from
India
(3)Yellow and red stones which was used to colour the
body (4)A burnt clay bead

8. The best example to understand how settlements of early historic era spread in and around river valleys is
(1) River valley of Walawe (2) River valley of Malvatu oya
(3) River valley of Kirinda (4) River valley of Kelaniya

9. The name that has been used for Anuradhapura in King Vijayabahu I’s Panakaduwa copper plate
(1) Purakamatha (2) Murupura (3) Narapura (4) Nurupura

10. An example for inheritance of kingship from elder brother to younger brother was
(1) the succession of Dutugemunu after the king Kawantissa
(2) the succession of Saddhatissa after the king Dutugemunu
(3) the succession of Wimaladarmasooriya II after the king Rajasinghe II
(4) the succession of Kashyapa after the king Dhatusena

A. distinctive creation which could be admired as a combination of artistic, water management and
technology is
(i) the sluice gate (2) the stone pillar (3) the Yodha ela (4) the Kuttam pokuna

12. Select the answer which gives names of the kings who are associated with the below
statements A – Referred to as Alakapaya Maha Raja
B – First ruler of Lambakarna dynasty
C – Made the largest inscription and done maximum number of inscriptions
D – He sent ambassadors to the Sultan in Egypt to develop trade relations with Egypt

(1) Kashyapa I,Vasabha,Dutugemunu,Nishankamalla

(2) Kashyapa I, Dutugemunu,Vasabha,Buvenakabahu I
(3) Kashyapa I, Vasabha,Nishshankamalla,Buvanekabahu I
(4) Dutugemunu ,Vasabha,Nishshankamalla,Buvenakabahu I

13. What was the port that Sri Maha Bodhi had been brought to our country?
(1) Mathota (2) Dambakolapatuna (3) Gokannathiththa (4) Lankapatuna

14. What is the name used identify the colonies established around tank deserted by people?
(1) Olagam (2) Niyamgam (3) Pattanagam (4) Olagam

15. What information is revealed from the carving of Naga Pabbatha temple in Sigiriya?
(1) Paddy cultivation (2) Animal husbandry
(3) Chena cultivation (4) Carving on tuskers

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 16. According to the ancient measuring units, Amuna,Karisaya were used for
(1) to measure the space
(2) to measure time
(3) to measure weight
(4) to measure distance

17. Traders from different countries visited Sri Lanka

*There was a post called ‘Demala Adikari’ in the royal court
*The Agampadi forces supported Sri Lankan rulers
Based on above statements,What is the suitable
answer?
(1) There were people that belonged to different ethnic groups who lived in Sri Lanka
(2) Traders who belonged to different ethnic groups engaged in trading
(3) There was ethnic co-existence in the country
(4) There was a paid military force in the country

18. The main function of the Bisokotuwa which is considered an excellent aspect of ancient irrigation
technology is
(1) neutralizing the pressure of water on the anicut through the tank bund
(2) release of excess water in the tank
(3) prevention of the tank bund from being washed away due to the waves in the tank
(4) prevention of silt collected in the tank from flowing into the canals

19. Which inscription reveals that one person had offered ‘Thala’ (sesame) as a dessert to Bhikku
(1) Kondawattawan (2) Kokebe (3) Wessagiriya (4) Thonigala

20. The historical incidents are given in Column A and the kingdoms related to those incidents are
given in Column B, When the Column A is matched according to the sequence of Column B.
What is the correct answer?

Column A Column B
1. Arrival of Iban Btuta A. Dambadeniya
2. Invention of Chandra Banu B. Kurunegala
3. Taking Tooth relic to India C. Gampola
4. Writing of Dalada Poojawaliya D.Kotte
E. Yapahuwa
(1) CABE (2) CAEB (3)BEAC (4) CAED
21. From among the following what is the incorrect statement regarding the Jaffna kingdom.
(1) The founder of the Jaffna kingdom was Vijay Kulankey Arya Chakrawarthi
(2) Jaffna kingdom originated after the downfall of the Rajarata civilization
(3) The Portuguese invaded Jaffna and appointed a person called Puvirajapandaram
(4) Jaffna did not produce trade items such as cinnamon and pepper

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 22. Some examples of Badde Sanvidhanya are given in Column A and the meanings are given in
Column B When the Column A is matched according to the sequence of Column B what is the
correct answer?

Column A Column B
1.Madige Badda A .Catching tuskers
2.Kuruwe Badda B. Washing clothes
3.Badahela Badda C. Transport affairs
4.Handa Badda D. Weaving clothes
E. Pottery
(1) EABC (2) CADE (3) CAED (4)DEAE
23. The outstanding feature of the international trade of Sri Lanka during the Anuradhapura and
Polannaruwaperiod was
(1) Prevalence of the use of money
(2) To conduct trading transactions only with neighboring countries
(3) The exchange of eastern and western commodities
(4) That the trade in this country was conducted by Arab traders
24. The person who founded a new dynasty and structured a strong foundation to the Kandyan Kingdom was
(1) King Senasammatha Vikkiramabahu (2) King Wimaladharamasooriya I
(3) King Rajasinghe II (3) King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe

25. The main reason which led the Europeans to search for new sea routes to arrive in the East was
(1) the invention of the compass which was useful for safe navigation
(2) that the Turk Muslims who captured Constantinople obstructed the trade between Asia and Europe.
(3) that the rulers of the newly emerged national states patronized the search for new sea routes.
(4) that necessity to prevent the spread of Islam that was taking place by spreading Christianity

26. Many changes occurred in various fields due to the origination of the Renaissance in
Europe during themedieval period. In which of the following fields, did Masekshio become
famous?
(1) Medicine (2) Exploration (3) Literature (4) Painting

27. Select the correct battle and Captain General

(1) The battle of Danture – Philip De Olivera
(2) The battle of Balana – Diago De Melo
(3) The battle of Randeniwela – Constantinu De Sa
(4) The battle of Gannoruwa –Geranimo De Asavedu

28. Column A below gives the inventions during the industrial revolution and the people associated
with them areindicated in Column B.What is the correct answer when Column A matched with
Column B ?
Column A Column B
1.Telephone A. Diamler
2. Motor Car B. Richard Arkwright
3.Locomotive C. Thomas Newcoman
engine
4.Spinning machine D. Alexander Graham Bell
E .George Stephonson
(1) DBAE (2) DABC (3) DACB (4)DAEB

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 29. Select the correct statement regarding the Industrial Revolution.
(1) It began in England during the 18th century and concluded at the end of the 19th century.
(2) It was confined only to the countries which had established colonies.
(3) The impact of the Industrial Revolution was confined only to a limited number of industries.
(4) The Industrial Revolution is a continuous process which is still taking place over the world.

Answer question number 29 and 30 according to the following statements.

A – Giving death sentence to Pilimathalawa Maha
Adikaram B – Introducing dual ruling system
C – Signing the 1815 convention in Magul Maduwa at Maha
NuwaraD – John De Oyly started relationship with the
Kandyan Kingdom

30. When the above historical events are arranged to their sequential order what is the correct answer?
(1) B,A,C and D (2) B,C,A and D (3) B,D,A and C (4) C,B,A and D

31. Who was the governor during the time of the statement indicate by ‘C’
(1) Fedrick North (2) Thomas Maitland (3) Lord Torrington (4) Robert Browning

32. One contribution made by Henry Steel Olcott to the Buddhist revival was
(1) to render patronage to five debates
(2) to take steps to protect Buddhist Sacred places
(3) to start the ‘Colombo Parama Vignanartha Movement’
(4) to create the Buddhist flag

33. *Anagarika Dharmapala

*Walisinghe Harischandra
*Piyadasa Sirisena
*John De Silva
Select the correct statement of the above people regarding national renaissance
(1) Worked to protect the Buddhist religious places
(2) Helped to inculcate patriotism and nationalism
(3) Inculcated patriotism through dramas
(4) Created religious environment by writing Buddhist books

Answer the questions 33 and 34 using following information given from

A – EA – Establishment of the executive and legislative councils
B - Acceptance of Sri Lanka as a unitary
republic C - The establishment of the post of
Ombudsman D – Repealing compulsory
service system
E – The name ‘Ceylon’ was changed to ‘Sri Lanka’

34. What is the answer that includes the information of the Colebrook Reforms of 1833
(1) A and C (2) C and E (3) A and D (4) C and E

35. What is the answer that includes information on the new constitution of 1972?
(1) B and D (2) A and D (3) C and E (4) B and E

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 36. What was the change that occurred in Sri Lanka after the Soulbury constitutional reforms?
(1) Grant of universal franchise
(2) Introducing Parliamentary System of Government
(3) Commencing the Executive committee System
(4) Establishment of the State Council

37. What is the first multipurpose development project started in Sri Lanka?
(1) Mahaweli Project (2) Gal Oya Project (3) Iginimitiya Project (4) Lunu gam Vehera Project

38. The leader who established Sama Samajaya Party in 1935

(1) Colvin R.De.Silva (2) M.N.Perea (3) S.A.Wickramasinghe (4) A.E.Gunasinghe

39. The architect of the 1978 constitution was

(1) D.S.Senanayake (2) William Gopallawa (3) J.R.Jayawardana (4) Sirimavo Bandaranayake

40. The plantations are given in Column A and the place of that plantation’s research institution are
given in Column B. When the Column A is matched according to the sequence of Column B,What is
the correct answer?
Column A Column B
1,Rubber A – Lunuwila
2. Tea B – Matale
3. Coconut C – Nuwara Eliya
4. Small scale export crops D – Agalawatta
E – Maha Ilupallama

(1) ADCB (2) DBAE (3) DCAE (4) DCAB

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 G. C. E Ordinary Level
Revision Paper 4
History II
Name………………………………. Three Hour

 Question number 01 in part I is compulsory

 Answer four questions from part II and one question from part III
 The total number of questions to be answered is six

01.(a) (i) Mark and name all the historical places in the map of Sri Lanka that is provided

Mahathiththa,Pidurangala,,Kirindi Oya,Parakrama Samudra,Dambakolapattuna,Nikawalamulla,

Pallawawanka,Kotte,Fort Frederick,Senkadagala,Iranamadu Tank,Daduru oya .
(12 marks)

(ii) Mark and name all the historical places in the part map of the world that is provided.

Java Island,Constantinople,,Black Sea,Tamralipti,Rome,Hiroshima (6 marks)

(b) (i) Write the answers to the questions given under following A,B,C and D according to their
corresponding order in your answer script
A – The ruler of Polannaruwa who got married to a Kalinga princess named ‘Thiloka
Sundari’B – The minister who constructed a fortress in Kotte
C – The present name of the Constantinople city
D – After arriving in India the person who proclaimed that he came in search of the Christians and
Spices
(4 marks)

• Study the pictures given under A and B and write the correct answer for the questions according
to order inyour answer script

A B

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 (ii) 1.What is depicted in ‘A’? (iii) 1.What is the name of the person who
appears in 2.Name the district where it is located picture B?
3. Before how many years it was used as a 2.Name the political party through which he
came tohabitation power
4. Which information is revealed through 3.Name the constitution which was designed by
him it? 4.What was the change done to the post of
president
by the constitution mentioned above?
(4 marks) (4 marks)

PART II

02. (i) Mention three media of epigraphy (3 marks)

(ii) Select from those given within following brackets the suitable answers for the statements given
under A to D and write them correspondingly.
A –He was a Portuguese who was staying 18 years in Sri Lanka and wrote
many booksB – The name of the oldest coins found in Sri Lanka from
archaeological excavation
C – The author who have written records about Sri Lanka without seeing the country with their
own eyes D – The officer who gave protection to prince Keerthi
(Panakaduwa,Kahapana,Brahmi,Buddharaja,Joao Ribeiro,Robert Knox,Phillipus Baldaeus,Fernao de
Queiroz)
(4 marks)
(iii) Explain with reference to two factors how inscriptions are important in building the history, (5 marks)
(iv) Explain with reference to three factors the importance of preserving archaeological monuments. (6
marks)

03.(i) Name three burial grounds of megalithic tradition belong to the Proto historic era. (3 marks)
(ii) Name two low land wet zone caves and two lowland dry zone caves used for living the pre-historic
man
(4 marks)
(iii) ‘People in the Proto historic era used the systematical burial system’. Describe this statement under
two factors with evidence. (5
marks)
(iv) Describe with examples how the agriculture was organized in the economic structure of the historic era
(6 marks)

04. (i) Name three river valleys used to build huge irrigation schemes during the Anuradhapura (3 marks)
(ii) Write the answers to the questions given under following A, B, C and D according to their
corresponding order In your answer script
A – The chief of all the families
B – .The anicut build across the river Mahaweli,south to
Mahiyangana C – The dwelling place of Kuwera who is in
charge of wealth
D – The structure made make at top of Ruwanweli Seya to protect damage from lightning (4 marks)
(iii) Describe two aims of building Prolapsed-tanks (Ellangawa) in the Dry zone (5 marks)

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 (iv) Explain briefly about following structure in the largescale tank
A – Ralapanawa
B – Bisokotuwa
C – Sluice (6 marks)

05. (i) Name three administrative regions belonging to the Kandyan Kingdom (3 marks)
(ii) State respectively the persons associated with the events given below.
A – The ruler of the Kandyan Kingdom during the time of its invasion by the king Sitawaka
RajasingheB – The Kandyan king who made a treaty with the Dutch in 1638 A.D
C - The daughter of Karaliyadde Bandara who was baptized as Dona Katherina (4 marks)
(iii) Explain with reference to two factors why the Portuguese and Dutch could not capture the Kandyan
kingdom (5 marks)
(iv) Point out how
A – Agriculture B – Industry
was organized during the period of the Kandyan Kingdom (6 marks)

PART – III
08. (i) Name the persons with relavant to the following
discoveries A – West Indies Islands
B – Phillipine
C – Canada (3 marks)
(ii) State the scientific discoveries for the given
scientists A – Johannes Gutenberg
B – Galileo Galili
C – Johannes Keplar
D – Nicholas Copernicus (4 marks)

(iii) Describe two reasons caused for the Renaissance in Europe (5 marks)
(iv) Give one each political change and economic change that took place in Sri Lanka because of
geographical Explorations and explain them. (6 marks)

09. “The Industrial Revolution that started in the latter part of the 18th century caused an accelerated
progress in various fields.”
(i) Name three indusrial sectors in which the Industrial Revolution started initially. (3 marks)
(ii) Mention two factors that caused the origin of the Industrial Revolution at first in England (4 marks)
(iii) Explain with reference to two new relevant inventions how the Industrial Revolution contributed
towardseffecting changes in the field of transport (5 marks)
(iv) “The industrial Revolution has brought along beneficial as well as harmful results.”Support this
view siting examples. (6 marks)
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