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Exercises — The Age of Reorganisation
🎓 Class 7
Social Science
CBSE
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Ch 6 — The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity
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Chapter 6 Exercises — The Age of Reorganisation
NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Grade 7 Part I) | Chapter 6 — Summary & Exercises
Before We Move On — Key Takeaways
- The period after the Maurya disintegration saw many kingdoms emerge across the subcontinent — an era of political reorganisation.
- Internal conflicts were coupled with foreign invasions through the northwest, leading to constant power shifts.
- Remarkable cultural exchange and assimilation occurred, creating new styles of art, architecture, and coinage with Indian themes ultimately predominating.
- This era saw flourishing trade activities, both internal and with the wider world through the Silk Route and maritime networks.
- Key dynasties included the Shungas, Satavahanas, Chedis, Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas, and Kushanas.
NCERT Textbook Questions
Q1 L2 Understand
Why was the post-Maurya era also known as the era of reorganisation?
After the Maurya Empire fragmented, existing regions were constantly being reorganised into new kingdoms competing for power. Former tributary states reasserted independence, foreign invaders established new dynasties in the northwest, and southern kingdoms expanded their influence. The political map of India changed dramatically during this period.
Q2 L3 Apply
Write a note on the Sangam literature in 150 words.
Sangam literature is the oldest Tamil literary tradition, consisting of collections of poems by many poets assembled at literary gatherings (sangams). The word derives from Sanskrit 'sangha' meaning association. These poems express personal emotions like love with great skill, alongside societal values such as heroism and generosity. They provide valuable historical information about the Chola, Chera, and Pandya kingdoms, their trade, governance, and cultural life. The poems are consulted by historians studying south Indian society during this period.
Q3 L2 Understand
Which rulers mentioned in this chapter included their mother's name in their title, and why?
Satavahana rulers like Gautamiputra Satakarni were named after their mothers (Gautami Balashri in this case). This tradition signified the high status and influence of women in the Satavahana dynasty. Queens like Gautami Balashri wielded significant power, donated land to Buddhist monks, and had important inscriptions carved, demonstrating active participation in governance and religious life.
Q4 L6 Create
Write 250 words about one kingdom from this chapter that you find interesting. Explain why you chose it.
Choose any dynasty: Satavahanas (maritime trade, mother-naming tradition, cave architecture), Chedis/Kharavela (Jain devotion, Hathigumpha inscription, rock-cut caves), Cholas (Kallanai/Grand Anicut engineering), or Kushanas (Silk Route control, fusion of Gandhara/Mathura art). Explain what makes them unique and what their contributions were.
Q5 L6 Create
Imagine you could create your own kingdom. What royal emblem, title, values, and rules would you choose?
Think about: a symbol representing your kingdom's values (like the Chera bow-and-arrow or Chola tiger), a title reflecting your governance philosophy, rules promoting justice and welfare, and features that make your kingdom unique. Draw inspiration from the various kingdoms studied in this chapter.
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Competency-Based Questions — Chapter 6 Review
Passage: A historian writes: 'The post-Maurya period, far from being a dark age, was one of the most dynamic and creative periods in Indian history. It witnessed remarkable cultural exchanges, the rise of new art forms, and extensive trade networks that connected India to the wider world.'
Q1. Why does the historian reject the idea that this was a 'dark age'?
L2 UnderstandQ2. How did foreign invaders contribute to rather than destroy Indian culture?
L4 AnalyseQ3. Create a museum exhibit label for an artefact from this period, describing its significance.
L6 Create🧩 Variety Question Block — Chapter 6 Review
A. True or False
1. The Kushanas controlled significant sections of the Silk Route.
2. The Gandhara school of art used red sandstone for its sculptures.
3. The Shaka Samvat calendar was adopted as India's National Calendar in 1957.
B. Match the Following
Column A
Column B
1. Gandhara
(a) Red sandstone
2. Mathura
(b) Grey schist stone
3. Sangam
(c) Kallanai
4. Karikala
(d) Tamil poetry
C. Creative / Open-Ended
You have studied architectural developments of the post-Maurya era. Mark approximate locations of ancient structures from this chapter on an outline map of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 6?
NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 6 includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions (CBQ). Students should focus on key concepts, definitions, and application-based reasoning from the chapter for thorough exam preparation.
How to prepare for Class 7 History Chapter 6 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 7 History Chapter 6, read the NCERT textbook carefully, understand key definitions and concepts, practise all exercise questions, attempt CBQ-style questions for higher-order thinking, and revise diagrams, timelines, or data tables from the chapter.
What is the marking scheme for Class 7 History in CBSE?
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 7 History typically includes 1-mark MCQs, 3-mark short answer questions, and 5-mark long answer questions. Competency-based questions (CBQ) involving case studies and data interpretation are also included as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Are NCERT exercises sufficient for Class 7 History exams?
NCERT exercises form the foundation for Class 7 History exams. Most CBSE board questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT content. Practising all in-text and end-of-chapter questions along with CBQ-format practice ensures comprehensive preparation.
What types of questions come from Chapter 6 in Class 7 History?
Chapter 6 of Class 7 History typically features objective-type MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short descriptive answers, map-based or diagram questions, and case-study based CBQ questions testing analysis and evaluation skills.
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