Session Plan
Name of
Teacher
Term
Ruhi Islam
ID
2nd
Session
Class
4
Text Book
Topic
Chapter-2: Early Kingdoms in North-western Bengal
Sub Topic
2.3 The Sena Dynasty
Duration
4 classes
Aim
Know the rise and fall of Sena Dynasty in Ancient Bengal.
Objectives
Know the contribution of Sena Dynasty in Ancient Bengal.
Lesson Notes/
Detailed
explanation of
the topics
Word meaning:
1. harmony- a situation in which people live and work well with other.
2. feudal- a man of rank in the ancient time or a person who has general authority over
others.
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Fill in the blanks:
1) The Senas originally belonged to the Karnataka region of South India.
2) Samanta Sena first settled in Radha on the bank of the Ganges.
3) Vallala Sena was a scholar and renowned author.
4) Lakshmana Sena was the last ruler of Sena Dynasty.
5) Lakshmana Sena was defeated by Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji.
Answer in least words:
1) Which Dynasty was established in Bengal as the power of the Pala dynasty
declined?
Ans: Sena Dynasty was established in Bengal as the power of the Pala dynasty declined.
2) When was Sena dynasty established?
Ans: End of 11th century.
3) Name the rulers of Sena dynasty.
Ans: Hemanta Sena, Vijaya Sena, Vallala Sena and Lakshmana Sena.
4) Which Sena king established the first independent kingdom in North -western
Bengal?
Ans: Vijaya Sena established the first independent kingdom in North -western Bengal.
5) Who was the founder of the Sena Dynasty?
Ans: Samanta Sena was the founder of the Sena Dynasty.
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Additional
Resources/
Materials
Home Task/
Study
Evaluation
Criteria
Answer the following:
1) How was Sena Dynasty different from Pala Dynasty?
Ans: The Senas supported Brahmanical Hinduism, the caste system and Sanskrit literature,
which was very different from Pala policy of supporting religious, culture and social diversity
and harmony.
2) State the contribution of Vijaya Sena for Sena Dynasty.
Ans: Vijaya Sena established his own rule in north and north western Bengal by pushing out
the Palas. He also took control over Bihar in the west and Vanga in the east.
Worksheet
Answer the following:
1) How was Sena Dynasty different from Pala Dynasty?
Ans: The Senas supported Brahmanical Hinduism, the caste system and Sanskrit literature,
which was very different from Pala policy of supporting religious, culture and social diversity
and harmony.
2) State the contribution of Vijaya Sena for Sena Dynasty.
Ans: Vijaya Sena established his own rule in north and north western Bengal by pushing out
the Palas. He also took control over Bihar in the west and Vanga in the east.
Oral and written feedback.
Session Plan
Name of
Teacher
Term
Ruhi Islam
ID
2nd
Session
Class
4
Text Book
Topic
Chapter 6: Life and Culture in Ancient Bengal
Sub Topic
6.2 The Caste System
Duration
4 classes
Aim
know about the ancient caste system as the social customs of ancient Bengal.
Objectives
know about the present caste system of Hindus.
Lesson Notes/
Detailed
explanation of
the topics
Word meaning:
1. determine- to control or influence something directly.
Tick (√) the correct answer:
1)The caste system was strictly followed by the Hindus/Muslim/Buddhists.
2) Who were involved in trade and commerce in Hindu society? Priests/Vaishyas
Name the following:
1) Separate the people in the society into different social classes. The caste system
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2) They are only ones permitted to read the Veda (Holy Book) of Hindus in ancient Bengal.
Brahmins
3) Their job was to rule and protect others in Hindu society. Kshatriyas
4) They were traders, shopkeepers, artisans and skilled workers. Vaishyas
5) They were ‘untouchables’ and were mostly grave diggers, cleaners, domestic help.
Sudras
Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for the false statements:
1) Caste system divides people on the basis of inherited properties of the family. F
2) Each caste has its informal rules, regulations and procedures. T
Fill up the blanks with appropriate word/s:
1) The caste system organizes groups of people in society.
2) In caste system, the status of an individual is determined by birth.
3) The caste system was followed by the Hindus.
3) Sudras occupied the lowest rank in ancient Bengal.
4) Kshatriyas were the warrior-nobles of ancient society.
Answer the following:
1) What is caste system? Write the ranks of caste system in ancient Hindu society.
Ans: A caste system is a class structure in a society that is determined by birth. The ranks of
caste system are: a) Brahmins b) Kshatriyas c) Vaishyas d)Sudras
2) What was the purpose of caste system in ancient Hindu society?
Ans: The caste system organizes groups of people in society, dividing them on the basis of
social status and rank of the members of the family.
Additional
Resources/
Materials
Home Task/
Study
Worksheet
Evaluation
Criteria
Oral and written feedback.
Answer the following:
1) What is caste system? Write the ranks of caste system in ancient Hindu society.
Ans: A caste system is a class structure in a society that is determined by birth. The ranks of
caste system are: a) Brahmins b) Kshatriyas c) Vaishyas d) Sudras
2) What was the purpose of caste system in ancient Hindu society?
Ans: The caste system organizes groups of people in society, dividing them on the basis of
social status and rank of the members of the family.
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Session Plan
Name of
Teacher
Term
Ruhi Islam
ID
2nd
Session
Class
4
Text Book
Topic
Chapter 6: Life and Culture in Ancient Bengal
Sub Topic
6.3-Life of the Rural People of Ancient Bengal
Duration
3 classes
Aim
know about the life of the rural people of ancient Bengal.
Objectives
know about the tradition and culture of the rural people of ancient Bengal.
Lesson Notes/
Detailed
explanation of
the topics
Fill in the blanks:
1) Most rural people in Bengal lived according to their tribes.
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2) The rural people of ancient Bengal used to depend on their natural surroundings.
3) Each tribe had its own unique culture.
4) Tribal people had a rich folk literature which included poems, plays, songs, and fairy tales.
Name these:
1) They had a simple life and basically lived by cultivating the land. Rural people of ancient
Bengal
2) Groups of people who shared a cultural identity based on the region in which they lived.
Tribes
Tick (√) the correct answer:
1) The ancient people had a luxurious /simple√/ grand life.
2) What was the main occupation of the rural people of ancient Bengal? cultivation√/ fishing/
weaving
2) In which language did the tribal people speak? Own language√/ Sanskrit/ Bangla.
Answer the following:
1) How did the tribal people use to celebrate their ceremonies?
Ans: The tribal people used to celebrate their ceremonies by singing and dancing.
2) Write the differences between the lifestyle of ancient rural people and present rural
people of Bangladesh.
Ans: Rural people of ancient Bengal led simple lives and mostly lived by cultivating the land.
But present rural people of Bangladesh get many modern facilities; like—education, medical
facilities, electricity etc.
Additional
Resources/
Materials
Home Task/
Study
Pictures of lifestyle of ancient rural people and present rural people of Bangladesh.
Answer the following:
1) How did the tribal people use to celebrate their ceremonies?
Ans: The tribal people used to celebrate their ceremonies by singing and dancing.
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2) Write the differences between the lifestyle of ancient rural people and present rural
people of Bangladesh.
Ans: Rural people of ancient Bengal led simple lives and mostly lived by cultivating the land.
But present rural people of Bangladesh get many modern facilities; like—education, medical
facilities, electricity etc.
Evaluation
Criteria
Oral and written feedback.
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