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 Exercise Question Answers Chapter 7 – The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity Class 7 subject Social Science *************************** 1. Imagine you receive a letter from someone living in the Gupta Empire. The letter starts like this: “Greetings from Pāṭaliputra! Life here is vibrant and full of excitement. Just yesterday, I witnessed …”Complete the letter with a short paragraph (250–300 words) describing life in the Gupta Empire. Answer: “Greetings from Pāṭaliputra! Life here is vibrant and full of excitement. Just yesterday, I witnessed …”** (Complete the letter in points) I witnessed a grand court assembly in the palace of King Chandragupta II. Scholars like Aryabhaṭa and Kālidāsa were honored for their contributions. Merchants from faraway lands like China and Southeast Asia were present. Streets were clean and filled with prosperous traders and citizens. Temples and sculptures are being built with amazing craftsmanship. The king's generosity and ...

 Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 7 – "The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity" Subject Social Science Class 7 ******************************** ✅ 35 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) The capital of the Gupta Empire was: a) Ujjain b) Kanauj c) Pataliputra ✔️ d) Madurai The Iron Pillar was dedicated to: a) Shiva b) Vishnu ✔️ c) Brahma d) Buddha Chandragupta II was also known as: a) Samrat b) Vikramaditya ✔️ c) Ashoka d) Harshavardhana The Iron Pillar was originally erected at: a) Delhi b) Mehrauli c) Udayagiri ✔️ d) Nalanda Samudragupta was the son of: a) Ashoka b) Harsha c) Chandragupta I ✔️ d) Kumaragupta Harisena was a: a) King b) Warrior c) Court poet ✔️ d) Philosopher Prabhāvatī Gupta was the daughter of: a) Samudragupta b) Chandragupta II ✔️ c) Skandagupta d) Bindusara Faxian visited India during the reign of: a) Ashoka b) Chandragupta II ✔️ c) Samudragupta d) Harsha The main source of revenue for the Guptas ...

  Exercise Question Answers Chapter 6- The Age of Reorganisation (History) Subject Social Science Class 7 ******************************* 1. Why was the post-Maurya era also known as the era of reorganisation? After the fall of the Maurya Empire, India saw the rise of many small and large kingdoms. Existing regions were reorganised into competing kingdoms. There was a continuous change in political power and territorial control. Foreign invasions and cultural blending led to further reorganisation. The political map of India changed significantly during this time. 2. Write a note on the Sangam literature in 150 words. Sangam literature refers to ancient Tamil poetry collections. It was composed during assemblies (Sangams) of poets. It portrays personal emotions like love and societal values like heroism. The three major dynasties — Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas — are often mentioned. It provides insights into trade, warfare, governance, and culture of...

  Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 6- The Age of Reorganisation **************************** MCQs: Who was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire? (a) Ashoka (b) Pushyamitra Shunga (c) Brihadratha  (d) Bindusara Ans: (c) Brihadratha Who assassinated the last Maurya emperor? (a) Ashoka (b) Chandragupta (c) Pushyamitra Shunga (d) Gautamiputra Ans: (c) Pushyamitra Shunga The Shunga dynasty was established in which region of India? (a) South India (b) North and Central India (c) Western India (d) Eastern India Ans: (b) North and Central India Which ritual was performed by Pushyamitra Shunga? (a) Ashvamedha Yajna (b) Rajasuya Yajna (c) Vajapeya Yajna (d) Agnihotra Ans: (a) Ashvamedha Yajna The Bharhut Stupa was located in present-day: (a) Maharashtra (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Kerala Ans: (b) Madhya Pradesh Which dynasty rule...

  Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 5- The Rise of Empires **************************** An empire is a collection of: (a) Tribes (b) Small territories under one ruler (c) Cities only (d) Villages only Answer: (b) The capital city of the Maurya Empire was: (a) Magadha (b) Takshashila (c) Pataliputra (d) Ujjain Answer: (c) Who helped Chandragupta Maurya build his empire? (a) Megasthenes (b) Ashoka (c) Kautilya (d) Porus Answer: (c) Tributaries were: (a) Rivers (b) Taxes (c) Vassal states paying tribute (d) Farmers Answer: (c) The famous book written by Kautilya is: (a) Arthashastra (b) Indika (c) Mahabharata (d) Rigveda Answer: (a) The powerful king of Magadha who unified small kingdoms was: (a) Ajatashatru (b) Mahapadma Nanda (c) Ashoka (d) Alexander Answer: (b) Which resource was abundant in Magadha? (a) Silver (b) Iron (c) Salt (d) Spices Answer: (b) ...