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Chapter 5 Exercises — The Rise of Empires
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CBSE
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Ch 5 — The Age of Reorganisation
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Chapter 5 Exercises — The Rise of Empires
NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Grade 7 Part I) | Chapter 5 — Summary & Exercises
Before We Move On — Key Takeaways
- An empire is a large territory made up of many smaller kingdoms. Emperors expanded territories for fame, power, and control of resources.
- India's first empires emerged in regions with abundant natural resources, rivers, and diverse trade goods.
- Alexander's brief campaign in northwest India had limited political impact but opened the door for Indo-Greek cultural contacts.
- The Mauryas created a vast empire with lasting legacy: trade routes, coinage, urban settlements, elaborate administration, and art/architecture.
- Ashoka promoted dharma through edicts and encouraged his subjects to follow paths of righteousness and compassion.
NCERT Textbook Questions
Q1 L2 Understand
What are the features of an empire, and how is it different from a kingdom?
An empire extends over vast territory with diverse peoples under a supreme ruler. Unlike a kingdom ruled by one king over one territory, an empire has tributary states, centralised administration, military power, revenue systems, and infrastructure networks.
Q2 L3 Apply
What are some important factors for the transition from kingdoms to empires?
Key factors include: fertile land and natural resources, iron technology for agriculture and weapons, strategic river locations for trade, ambitious and capable rulers, well-organised armies, and economic power through trade and taxation.
Q3 L4 Analyse
Alexander is considered an important king in world history — why?
Alexander created one of the largest empires in history spanning three continents, spread Greek culture across the known world (Hellenisation), opened new trade and cultural connections between East and West, and his brief Indian campaign led to the Indo-Greek cultural exchange that influenced art, coinage, and ideas.
Q4 L4 Analyse
In early Indian history, the Mauryas are considered important. State your reasons.
The Mauryas unified nearly the entire subcontinent, established sophisticated administration based on Kautilya's principles, promoted trade and economic prosperity, introduced widespread coinage, created remarkable art and architecture (Ashoka pillars, Sanchi Stupa), and Ashoka's promotion of dharma left a lasting moral and cultural legacy.
Q5 L3 Apply
What were Kautilya's key ideas? Which can you observe today?
Kautilya emphasised: people's welfare as the king's priority, strong administration with law and order, seven pillars of governance (saptanga), anti-corruption measures, and protecting the countryside. Modern parallels include welfare policies, democratic governance, anti-corruption laws, rural development programmes, and constitutional duties of governments.
Q6 L6 Create
What were unusual things about Ashoka and his empire? What has continued to influence India? Write ~250 words.
Ashoka was unusual for: publicly admitting the horrors of the Kalinga war, embracing non-violence after being a conqueror, communicating directly with subjects through edicts, promoting welfare of all beings (including animals), respecting all religious traditions, and sending emissaries to spread Buddhist teachings. His lion capital is India's national emblem, the dharmachakra is on the flag, and his principle of religious tolerance remains a cornerstone of Indian democracy.
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Competency-Based Questions — Chapter 5 Review
Passage: A historian observes that the Maurya Empire was remarkable not just for its vast size but for its sophisticated administrative system, welfare-oriented governance, and the emperor Ashoka's unique decision to promote dharma and non-violence after witnessing the horrors of war.
Q1. What made the Maurya administrative system 'sophisticated'?
L2 UnderstandQ2. Analyse Ashoka's decision to promote non-violence after Kalinga. Was this politically wise or naive?
L4 AnalyseQ3. Create a modern 'edict' with five principles of good governance inspired by both Kautilya and Ashoka.
L6 Create🧩 Variety Question Block — Chapter 5 Review
A. True or False
1. Chandragupta Maurya defeated the Greek satraps and integrated the northwest into his empire.
2. Ashoka's edicts were written in English using the Devanagari script.
3. Kautilya believed the king's happiness lies in the happiness of his subjects.
B. Match the Following
Column A
Column B
1. Kautilya
(a) Kalinga war
2. Ashoka
(b) Arthashastra
3. Megasthenes
(c) Sarnath pillar
4. Lion Capital
(d) Indika
C. Creative / Open-Ended
Suppose you had to travel from Kaushambi to Kaveripattinam in the 3rd century BCE. How would you undertake this journey and how long would it take?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 5?
NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 5 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 5 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 7 History Chapter 5, 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 5 in Class 7 History?
Chapter 5 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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