OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, SHARJAH

Social Studies
Grade -7
Second Term
Revision Sheet

History

1) Muhammad-bin-tughlaq was ‘a mixture of opposites’ Justify.

2) Write a brief note on Amir Timur
3) Compare the reign of Sikandar Lodhi with that of Ibrahim Lodhi.
4) What according to you led to the downfall of the Delhi sultans?
5) Write a brief note on the Sayyid dynasty.
6) Elucidate any four historical trends which differentiate the medieval period from the ancient
period.
7) Differentiate between the archaeological and literary sources of medieval India.
8) Give a brief account of the reign of Firoz Tughlaq.

Geography

9) Differentiate between:-
a) Conventional rainfall and relief rainfall
b) Dew and Fog
c) Snowfall and Hail
10) Distinguish between:-
a) Mountain glacier and Continental glacier
b) Upper course of a river and Middle course of a river
c) Tidal forests and Thorn forests
d) National park and Sanctuary
 11) ‘Human beings are the only species in the biosphere who can alter the environment
according to their needs’. Mention the human activities which result in the degradation of
biodiversity.
Civics

12) ‘Universal adult franchise is a double edged sword’ Comment.

13) How is a monarchy different from a dictorial form of government?
14) State the four important principles towards the establishment of a democratic government.
15) ‘No elections no democracy’ .Justify.
16) What is the role of opposition in a democracy?
17) Why is campaigning stopped 48 hours before polling time?
18) ‘Coalition government is the norm of the day’. Justify.

UAE

19) Differentiate between the Union Supreme Council and Union National Council.
20) Name the 2 ancient civilizations of the UAE and where are their ruins found?
21) Why was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) pleased with the people of AL Ghabra?
22) Write a brief note about Othman-bin-Abi-Al-Aas.
23) Mention any 2 steps that preceded the formation of the UAE.