How to prepare for Class 7 Social Science(History): Tips & Tricks for Social Science Class 7 Notes | EduRev

History is often considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to learn and understand. But, that is not a case at all. Although the subject does not test the understanding skills of students and is basically based on cramming of facts and answers but, that does not mean you cannot understand it. You just need to follow a proper strategy for History class 7. In order to gain expertise in History subject it is necessary to be clear about the facts. Remembering all the facts is undoubtedly a tedious task but preparing separate notes for each chapter can prove fruitful.

Social Science Studies (SST) Class 7 (VII) - CBSE, NCERT

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To help you, here are a few tips to follow while preparing for Class 7 History:

1. The first and foremost task in the preparation should be to read NCERT Textbooks and refer NCERT Solutions. Go through the history chapters from the NCERT Textbook and make notes and revise these notes the next day. CBSE board strictly follows NCERT book and over the years every single question has been from NCERT book so, you must read it. Solve questions taking help from NCERT Solutions for History class 7. NCERT Solutions will help you improve your writing skills. Learn the answer and try writing it on your own. Good writing skills help you get good marks in lengthy questions.

NCERT Textbooks and solutions

Chapter 1 - Tracing Changes through a Thousand Years

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 1 - Tracing Changes through a Thousand Years; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solutions 1 : Chapter 1 - Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years; SST; Class 7
• NCERT Solutions 2: Chapter 1 - Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years; SST; Class 7

Chapter 2 - New Kings and Kingdoms

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 2 - New Kings and Kingdoms; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 2 - New Kings and Kingdoms; SST; Class 7

Chapter 3 - The Delhi Sultans

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 3 - The Delhi Sultans; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 3 - The Delhi Sultans; SST; Class 7

Chapter 4 - The Mughal Empire

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 4 - The Mughal Empire; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 4 - The Mughal Empire; SST; Class 7

Chapter 5 - Rulers and Buildings

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 5 - Rulers and Buildings; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 5 - Rulers & Buildings; SST; Class 7

Chapter 6 - Towns, Traders and Craftspersons

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 6 - Towns; Traders and Craftspersons; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution - Towns; Traders & Craft Persons; SST; Class 7

Chapter 7 - Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities

• NCERT Textbook: Chapter 7 - Tribes; Nomads and Settled Communities; SST History; Class 7
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 7 - Tribes; Nomads and Settled Communities; SST; Class 7

Chapter 8 - Devotional Paths to the Divine

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 8 - Devotional Paths to the Divine; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solutions: Chapter 8 - Devotional Paths to the Divine; SST; Class 7

Chapter 9 - The Making of Regional Cultures

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 9 - The Making of Regional Cultures; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 9 - The Making of Regional Cultures; SST; Class 7

Chapter 10 - Eighteenth Century Political Formations

• NCERT Textbook Chapter 10 - Eighteenth Century Political Formations; Class 7; SST (History)
• NCERT Solution: Chapter 10 - Eighteenth Century Political; SST; Class 7

2. Always try to understand the events and remember the dates by relating them to present experiences. Instead of mugging up try to understand what happened after what in a battle. As far as lengthy answers are concerned, students should try to learn them in points and also write them as they learn it. This will not only save time but will also help in better retention of facts. An interesting way to remember dates is to make a timeline of events. A timeline is a sequence of related events arranged in the chronological order and displayed along a line.

3. The one thing that is very important is Revision. The notes that you prepared are the best way to revise the complete syllabus. Revision makes sure you have all the events and their dates in your mind for a long time. Revision can help you in filling up the missing dates or facts. So, you must revise before the exam.

4. Finally, practice as much as you can. Attempt Previous Year papers as they help in getting acquainted with the trend of questions asked in the exam. Practicing mock tests, sample papers and previous year question papers also helps in keeping a check on speed and the writing skills. Previous years question papers provide you a variety of important questions picked from different topics. They act as the most important resource to revise the vast syllabus of Class 7 Social Science effectively in less time.

Practice tests

• Tracing Changes Through A Thousand Years - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• New Kings And Kingdoms - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• The Delhi Sultans - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• The Mughal Empire - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• Rulers And Buildings - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• Towns Traders And Crafts Persons - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• Tribes Nomads And Settled Communities - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• Devotional Paths To The Divine - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• The Making Of Regional Cultures - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test
• Eighteenth Century Political Formations - Class 7, SST History - MCQ Test

Important Topics for Class 7 (History) Social Science Preparation:

Here is a list of all the important topics from all the Class 7 History Chapters to make it easier for you to determine the amount of time you should be giving to various chapters and topics.  Initially, it is advised go through all the topics for History class 7 and then, focus more on the important ones given here. This a smart way of preparation. Build the basics for the subjects and then focus on the important concepts from exam point of view.

Chapter 1 - Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years

• New and Old Terminologies:
• History specialists and their Sources:
• New Social and Political Group:
• Locales and Empires:
• Old and New Religions:
• Chronicled Periods:

Chapter 2 - New Kings and Kingdoms

• The Emergence of New Dynasties:
• Organization in the Kingdoms:
• Prashastis ans Land Grants:
• Fighting for Wealth:
• The Cholas:

Chapter 3 - The Delhi Sultans

• Leaders of Delhi:
• Getting some answers concerning the Delhi Sultans:
• From Garrison Town to Empire:
• Organization and Consolidation:
• The Sultanate in Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries:

Chapter 4 - The Mughal Empire

• Mughal Military Campaigns:
• Mughal Traditions of Succession:
• Mughal Relations with other Rulers:
• Akbar's Policies:
• The Mughals realm in the seventeenth Century and After:

Chapter 5 – Rulers and buildings

• Types of monumental architecture in the country
• Case study of Shah Jahan’s patronage of architecture. 

Chapter 6 – Towns, traders and craftspersons

• Types of urban centers- court towns, pilgrimage centres, ports and trading towns
• Three case studies of Hampi, Masulipatam and Surat.

Chapter 7 – Tribes, nomads and settled communities

• Tribes, nomads and itinerant groups; changes in the caste structure
• Two case studies on state formation of Gonds and Ahoms 

Chapter 8 – Devotional paths to Divine

• Belief systems, rituals, pilgrimages and syncretic cults
• Case study of Kabir.

Chapter 9 – The making of regional cultures

• Regional languages, literature, paintings and music
• Case study of Bengal 

Chapter 10 - Eighteenth Century Political Formations

• Independent and autonomous states in the subcontinent and a case study of the Marathas.

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