DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA

WORK STATEMENT-1 (CYCLE- VIII, 2021-22)

(REVISION FOR HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (HISTORY)
CLASS – VII

Chapter - 1 Tracing Changes Through A Thousand Years

Chapter - 2 New Kings and Kingdoms
Chapter – 3 The Delhi Sultans

I. Very Short Answers (VSA)

A. Fill in the blanks:
1. In early medieval period, manuscript was copied by _________.
2. Archives are places where ___________ and _____________ are kept.
3. ___________ was written by Al-Biruni.
4. Temples were the centres of ___________ production.
5. The most powerful Chola ruler was ___________.
6. Groups of villages formed larger units called ___________.
7. The association of traders was known as ___________.
8. __________ and __________ followed Akbar’s policy of governance.
9. The Mughals were proud of their ____________ ancestry.
10. _________ was Akbar’s revenue minister.
B. State whether True or False.
1. Historical records exist in a variety of languages which changed considerably over the
centuries.
2. The term ‘foreigner’ was used for the person of the same community.
3. We do not find inscriptions for the period after 700.
4. Rashtrakutas were subordinate to Chalukyas.
5. Associations of traders was called sabha.
6. Prashasties were composed by learned brahamanas.
7. The best known Chahamana ruler was Prithviraja III, who defeated Sultan Muhammad
Ghori in 1194.
8. The first volume of Akbar Nama dealt with Akbar’s ancestors and the second volume
recorded the events of Akbar’s reign.
9. Higher the zat, more prestigious was the mansabdar’s position in the court.
10. Peasantry was the main source of income during the Mughal Empire.
 C. Answer in one word:
1. From which language is the word ‘ajnabi’ related?
2. Which was the new religion appeared in the subcontinent?
3. Name a Chalukyan king who performed ‘hiranya garbha’ ritual.
4. Who was the founder of Mughal empire?
5. Who defeated Humayun at Chausa and Kanauj battles?
D. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Prashastis were composed by-
a) kings
b) samantas
c) learned brahamanas
d) maha-samantas
2. Brahamanas often received land grants called as-
a) Jagir
b) Brahmadeya
c) Devadana
d) None of these
3. Cartographer is one who draws-
a) pictures
b) sketch
c) maps
d) paintings
II. Long Answers (LA)
1. Between 700 to 1750, various socio-cultural changes took place. What were the
important reasons for this?
2. Describe the irrigation system of Chola kingdom.
3. Who were enrolled as mansabdars? What were their responsibilities?
4. Write in brief about the Mughal Empire in the 17th century and afterwards.
 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA
WORK STATEMENT-II (CYCLE-VIII, 2021-22)
(REVISION FOR HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (HISTORY)
CLASS – VII
Chapter- 1 Tracing Changes Through A Thousand Years
Chapter- 2 New Kings and Kingdoms
Chapter – 4 The Mughal Empire

I. Short Answers (SA)

1. Who were scribes? How did they copy down the manuscripts?
2. Who used the term Hindustan for the first time and when?
3. What changes took place during 700 CE and 1750 CE?
4. What do you mean by pan- regional rule?
5. What are the sources used by the historians to study the past?
6. Who were the parties involved in the ‘tripartite struggle’?
7. What happened when Samantas gained power?
8. How were the members of sabha chosen?
9. Why were the embankments built in the delta region?
10. What is the difference between hinterland and garrison town?
11. What is meant by “internal” and “external” frontiers of the Sulatanate?
12. Why were the accountants appointed by the state?
13. Who was Iqtadar? What were his responsibilities?
14. State the conditions under which Delhi became an important commercial centre.
15. Why do you think Barani criticized Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq?

II. Higher Order Thinking Skills HOTS

1. How were new kingdoms administer? What was the revenue system in these
kingdoms?
2. How did issuing coins in the name of the caliph help Muhammad Tughlaq to rule?
III. Map Activity
1. On the political map of India mark and label the following:
a) Three dynasties involved in tripartite struggle.
b) A prized area in the Ganga Valley
c) Three powerful dynasties of south India.
 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA
WORKSHEET STATEMENT-III (CYCLE-VIII, 2021-22)
(REVISION FOR HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
CLASS – VII

Chapter – 1 Equality
Chapter – 2 How the state government works?

I. Very Short Answers (VSA)

A. Fill in the blanks:
1. The _________ is the cornerstone of our democracy.
2. Joothan, an autobiography was written by __________.
3. Every state in India is divided into different ___________________.
4. The Head of the state is the ______. He or she is appointed by the ________.
5. Laws for the entire country are made in the ________________.

B. State whether True or False.

1. Inequalities do not exist in India today.
2. We need to change our attitude towards eliminating inequalities from the society.
3. Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected by the people.
4. In a democracy, people can express their view through TV channels only.
5. The chief ministers and other ministers have the same office.

C. Answer the following in one word:

1. Which was the state in India to start the midday meal scheme?
2. What is one of common form of inequality in India?
3. Who started Civil Rights Movement in USA?
4. Who appoints the governor of the state?
5. Name the permanent house of the state legislative.
6. What is the full form of MLA?
II. Long Answers (LA)
1. What are the provisions made in the constitution for the recognition of equality?
2. What is the difference between the work that MLAs do in the assembly and the work
done by government departments?
3. Explain the process of formation of a government in a state.
 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA
WORKSHEET STATEMENT-IV(CYCLE-VIII, 2021-22)
(REVISION FOR HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
CLASS – VII

Chapter – 1 Equality
Chapter – 2 How the state government works?
Chapter – 3 Women Change the World

I. Short Answers (SA)

1. What is the idea behind the universal adult franchise?
2. List the provisions in the Indian Constitution that recognize equality.
3. Give an example to show all people are equal according to the Indian Constitution.
4. What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
5. Why are press conferences organized?
6. What is role of the opposition?
7. Who becomes a Chief Minister? What is his role?
8. What is coalition government?
9. Mention any two reasons why many girls do not keep being continued their education.
10. Why was Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain stopped from learning Bangla and English?
11. How did the women’s group campaign for bringing changes in dowry laws?
12. Why do you think that the percentage of Adivasi girls and boys leaving school is higher
than that of any other group?
II. High Order Thinking Skills HOTS
1. When persons are treated unequally, their dignity is violated. How explain with
example?
2. If you had to organize a struggle against stereotypes, about what women can or cannot
do, what method would you apply from the ones that you have read about? Why would
you choose this method?
 III. Source based question.
Every state in India has a Legislative Assembly. Each state is divided into different areas
of constituencies. From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes
a Member of the Legislative Assembly. A political party whose MLAs have won more than half
the number of constituencies in a state can be said to be in a majority. The political party that has
the majority is called the ruling party and all other members are called the opposition.
i) Is every state in India has a Legislative Assembly?
ii) Define majority and opposition.
iii) Who is MLA?