Where, When and How Class 7 Worksheet Science

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What are the three main periods in history based on changes in society and ideas?
(a) Ancient, Modern, and Future
(b) Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
(c) Early, Middle, and Late
Ans: (b)
History is divided into these three main periods based on changes in society, politics, economy, and ideas.

(ii) Which period in India is further divided into early and late medieval periods?
(a) Ancient period
(b) Modern period
(c) Medieval period
Ans: (c)
The medieval period in India is divided into the early medieval (c. 700-1200 CE) and late medieval (c. 1200-1750 CE) periods.

(iii) What was the name for India in ancient times that was mentioned in both the Vishnu Purana and the Rig Veda?
(a) Aryavarta
(b) Jambudvipa
(c) Indoi
Ans: (a)
Aryavarta referred to the northern part of India between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas.

(iv) What are the two main types of sources that historians use to learn about the past?
(a) Ancient and Modern sources
(b) Archaeological and Literary sources
(c) Primary and Secondary sources
Ans: (b)
Historians use archaeological sources like monuments and literary sources like court chronicles and biographies.

(v) Who were the prominent warrior group during the medieval period in India?
(a) Mauryas
(b) Gupta
(c) Rajputs
Ans: (c)
The Rajputs were a warrior group who claimed Kshatriya caste status.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The medieval period in India roughly extended from about _________ CE.
Ans: 700-1750 CE

(ii) The river Indus formed the western frontier of India, and 'S' of Sindhu became 'H' in the languages of visitors or invaders from the ____________.
Ans: north-west

(iii) Court chronicles, biographies, autobiographies, and foreign travelers' accounts are examples of ___________ sources.
Ans: literary

(iv) The medieval period in India witnessed the emergence of religious reforms, including the _________ and _________ movements.
Ans: Bhakti and Sufi

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the historical terms on the left with their meanings or explanations on the right.
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The medieval period in Europe and India had the same duration.
Ans: False
The medieval period in Europe and India had different durations.

(ii) Hindustan always referred to the same geographical area throughout the medieval period.
Ans: False
The geographical area referred to as Hindustan changed over time.

(iii) Literary sources include coins, sculptures, and inscriptions.
Ans: False
Coins, sculptures, and inscriptions are examples of archaeological sources.

(iv) The term "Aryavarta" is mentioned in the Rig Veda.
Ans: True
"Aryavarta" is indeed mentioned in the Rig Veda.

(v) The emergence of new castes and tribal groups was a significant social trend during the medieval period in India.
Ans: True
The rise of new castes and tribal groups was a significant social trend during this time.