CBSE Class 7 Social Science History Revision Worksheet

Give short answer for the following questions.

Q1. Which century marked as beginning of the medieval period? Why?

Ans:-The eighth century marked as the beginning of the medieval period, because this century saw the beginning of major changes in the social ,economic, political, religious and cultural spheres.

Q2. What do you understand by the ‘Indian’ culture that emerged in medieval India?

Ans:- The arrival of Muslims led to the growth of a mixed culture . There was an increased interaction between north and south India ,and between the Hindus and the Muslims. Such Cultural exchanges paved the way for a culture which was above regional and caste differences. This was the Indian culture that emerged in medieval India.

Q3. Why are coins and inscriptions important for the study of medieval period ?

Ans:- Coins are important for the study of the medieval period because they give us dates of important political events .Inscriptions ,on the other hand ,record proclamations by kings and gifts to learned men and temples

Q4. Who wrote Prithviraj-raso? What does it tell us about?

Ans:- Chandbardai wrote Prithviraj-raso. It describes the life and adventures of the Chauhan ruler, Prithviraj Chauhand