Exercise Question Answers for Chapter 2 Reshaping India’s Political Map for Class VIII in subject social Science ********************************* Questions and activities: 1. Compare the political strategies of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. What similarities and differences existed between them? Answer: Similarities: Both aimed to control a large part of India. Both used strong armies and weapons to conquer. Taxes from people and trade were their main income. Built forts, palaces, and mosques/temples. Faced resistance from local rulers. Differences: Delhi Sultans mostly ruled through force and raids. Mughal rulers, especially Akbar, used alliances, marriages, and tolerance. Mughals built a better administration (mansabdari system). Delhi Sultans shifted capitals and had frequent violent successions. Mughals stayed in power longer because of better planning. 2. Why did kingdoms like the Vijayanagara Empire and the Ahom Kin...
Come To Learn In- Text Question Chapter-The Beginning of Indian Civilization ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Big Questions --------------------------- What is a civilisation? Answer:- A Civilization is a complex society with the following key features:- 1. Cities :- Civilisations have large organised communities or cities where people live and work together. 2. Government :- They have systems of leadership and rules to help manage and organise the society. 3. Writing :- Civilisations often have writing systems to record important information and communicate. 4. Technology :- They use advanced tools and techniques to make life easier and more productive. 5. Culture :- Civilizations have rich traditions, art and beliefs that are shied among their people. Q2. What was the earliest civilization of the Indian subcontinent? Answer:- The earliest known civilization of the subcontinent is ...