Class 7 Social Science Chapter 5: The Rise of Empires — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What is an empire?
- A large territory made up of many smaller kingdoms or territories under one ruler
- A single small village
- A trade guild
- A republic with assemblies
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Answer: A. A large territory made up of many smaller kingdoms or territories under one ruler
Why: An empire is a large territory made up of many smaller kingdoms or territories. [p.114]
Why: An empire is a large territory made up of many smaller kingdoms or territories. [p.114]
Q2. What did Porus answer when Alexander asked how he wished to be treated?
- “Like a King.”
- “Set me free.”
- “Let me die.”
- “Make me your soldier.”
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Answer: A. “Like a King.”
Why: Alexander then left Porus at the head of his kingdom as satrap. [p.97]
Why: Alexander then left Porus at the head of his kingdom as satrap. [p.97]
Q3. Who founded the Maurya empire with Pāṭaliputra as capital?
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Aśhoka
- Mahāpadma Nanda
- Bindusāra
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Answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya
Why: Chandragupta overthrew the Nandas with Kauṭilya’s advice. [p.101]
Why: Chandragupta overthrew the Nandas with Kauṭilya’s advice. [p.101]
Q4. What changed Aśhoka’s path after he expanded his empire?
- Seeing the death and destruction of the Kalinga war
- A defeat by the Greeks
- A famine
- A dream
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Answer: A. Seeing the death and destruction of the Kalinga war
Why: He chose to give up violence and follow the Buddha’s path of peace. [p.104]
Why: He chose to give up violence and follow the Buddha’s path of peace. [p.104]
Q5. Which symbol from Aśhoka’s time is at the centre of India’s national flag?
- The dharmachakra
- A lion
- A lotus
- An elephant
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Answer: A. The dharmachakra
Why: The Sarnath lion capital is our national emblem; the dharmachakra is on the flag. [p.112]
Why: The Sarnath lion capital is our national emblem; the dharmachakra is on the flag. [p.112]
Q6. Which are features of an empire, according to the chapter? (Tick all that apply)
- Maintains roads and communication networks
- Maintains an army
- Encourages art, literature and learning
- Has only one village
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Answer: A. Maintains roads and communication networks; B. Maintains an army; C. Encourages art, literature and learning
Why: Empires maintain networks, armies, central authority and patronise culture. [p.88]
Why: Empires maintain networks, armies, central authority and patronise culture. [p.88]
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