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Class 7 SST Chapter 5 The Rise of Empires Worksheet
Class 7 The Rise of Empires Worksheet
Worksheet On The Rise of Empires Class 7 – The Rise of Empires Worksheet Class 7
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
What did regional kings receive in return for their tribute and loyalty?
(a) army support
(b) trade authorities
(c) continuance of governance of their area
(d) share in treasury
Question 2.
identify the period during which the Magadha Empire rose to prominence.
(a) 3rd and 4th century BCE
(b) 6th and 4th century BCE
(c) 8th and 5th century BCE
(d) 3rd and 6th century BCE
Question 3.
Who was Megasthenes?
(a) A Greek merchant
(b) A Greek governor
(c) A Greek traveller and diplomat
(d) A Buddhist monk
Question 4.
What resources or geographical features did Magadha lack access to?
(a) abundant forests for horses
(b) fertile lands
(c) forests for timber
(d) iron ores
Question 5.
According to Buddhist texts, Kautilya is sometimes referred to as what?
(a) Vatsalya
(b) Parmarth
(c) Chandragupta
(d) Vishnugupta
Question 6.
Which element is not a part of the Saptanga?
(a) Janapada
(b) Durga
(c) Satrap
(d) Amatya
Question 7.
Who is known as a great communicator?
(a) Kautilya
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Dhana Nanda
(d) Ashoka
Question 8.
What was prohibited in Ashoka’s empire?
(a) hunting animals
(b) medical care for animals
(c) tree plantation
(d) taming animals
Question 9.
In which script are most of the Mauryan inscriptions written?
(a) Devanagari
(b) Brahmi
(c) Prakrit
(d) Indus
Question 10.
What was the capital of Magadha?
(a) Ujjayini
(b) Kandhar
(c) Mathura
(d) Pataliputra
Assertion and Reason Questions
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nandas and took control of Magadha.
Reason (R): His well-planned strategies helped him expand his empire.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Ashoka was quite ambitious. He inherited a vast empire and was wanting to expand it further.
Reason (R): He constantly fought battles, caused drastic destruction in Kalinga and included it into his empire.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Fill in the Blanks with the Words given in the Box Below
| resentful, couriers, agriculture, Indian, public |
1. A substantial proportion of the population was engaged in ____________
2. The Muryan cities were well planned and had ____________ and commercial display signs on the streets.
3. The repression and force on the tributary regions make them ____________ and ____________ rebellious.
4. Communication happened through ____________ who carried messages from place to place.
5. Ashoka expanded his empire to cover almost the entirety of the ____________ subcontinent except the southernmost region.
State Whether the Following Statements are True or False
1. Dhana Nanda, the last emperor of Nanda dynasty was highly popular.
2. Magadha had access to fertile lands.
3. Around the 5th century BCE, Chandragupta rose prominence in Magadha and founded the Nanda dynasty.
4. The guilds (shrenis) were the groups of governors across the Magadha empire.
5. Maintaining an army is a cheap affair.
6. The Ganga and Son rivers provided a geographical advantage for trade.
Match the Contents in Column A with those in Column B
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Mediterranean | A. Indika |
| 2. Ashoka | B. National emblem |
| 3. Megasthenes | C. Northwestern region |
| 4. Samraj | D. Non violence |
| 5. Council | E. Urban references |
Choose the correct option:
(a) 1 -C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D, 5-E
(b) 1 -C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-E, 5-B
(c) 1 -B, 2-E, 3-A, 4-C, 5-D
(d) 1 -C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-E, 5-B
Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Who was Dhana Nanda?
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Question 2.
Why did Alexander campaign against Persia?
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Question 3.
Mention two key features of an empire.
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Question 4.
What happened after Alexander left India around 321 BCE?
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Question 5.
Which factors of a great empire were mentioned in Arthashastra, composed by Kautilya?
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Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
What was the status of Alexander and his army after the battles in India?
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Question 2.
What motivated Ashoka to embrace peace?
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Question 3.
How did Ashoka portray himself in his edicts and inscriptions?
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Question 4.
Describe the cities during the Mauryan Period.
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Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Why is Ashoka considered an early contributor to nature conservation and wildlife preservation?
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Question 2.
What is Saptanga? How, according to Kautilya, is it essential for maintaining balance in the empire?
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Case Based Questions
Read the following excerpt about Mauryan period cities and answer the questions that follow.
Blacksmiths, potters, carpenters, jewellers and other artisans lived in the cities. The cities were well-planned and had signage on the streets. Communication happened through couriers who carried messages from place to place. The houses were made of wood and could be up to two storeys tall. The streets had vessels of water stored at regular intervals in case of fire.
(a) According to the given text, who lived in the Mauryan cities?
(b) How were messages communicated in Mauryan cities?
(c) What materials were used to construct houses?
(d) What were the significant features of the streets?
(e) Why were the vessels of water placed at intervals along the streets?
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Skill Based Questions
Question 1.
Compare the administrative system of the Mauryan empire with that of the Nanda dynasty. Mention one major similarity and one key difference. Discuss with your class.
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Question 2.
What does Dharma mean? Choose any religion in the world and state some major significances, rituals and beliefs.
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Competency Based Question
Question 1.
State and discuss some significant features of the cities in the Mauryan Period.
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Picture Based Questions
Observe the given picture and answer the questions that follow:
(а) Identify this picture.
(b) What does this picture depict?
(c) Where are the soldiers laying siege?
(d) Where is this city located in modern day?
(e) Why are the soldiers laying siege to this city?
(f) What is the elephant doing in the picture?
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Map Work
On the given political map of India, mark major Ashokan rock edicts across the country.
