DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

NACHARAM
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION – IN174
AY 2022 -2023

SUBJECT: Social Science Subject Facilitator: Prayag K N Worksheet No: AY2022-23/Social/T2/3

GRADE: 7 Section: Date: Student Name:

1. Paste the picture of the historical monument of your interest and answer the questions that follow.

a) Was it built by/for a ruler? Identify and explain WHY IT WAS

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2 marks
b) When was it built? SPECIFY THE TIME PERIOD AND THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

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1 mark
c) What is unique about its construction? Mention any specific information regarding its architectural
style.
3 marks
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2. What were the sources for studying about the towns in the medieval period? Were all towns the
same? Elaborate on the types of towns that existed during this period
3+3+3= 6 marks
Textual sources:

The different types of towns( List all types of towns and describe any ONE):

3. Do you think that craftsmen and traders were important when it comes to the prosperity of a
medieval town? How did these enterprises function in the medieval era?
4 marks

Importance of traders/craftsmen:
 The functioning of craft/trade enterprises:

4. How were tribal societies unique and different? Describe how they lived.
3 marks
Unique:

Different:

Lifestyle:
 5. Write a note on the Ahom Kingdom. How did they organise their society? 3 marks

Region:

First King:

History and society

6. What does ‘Gondwana’ mean? Where is it located? 3 marks

 7. Why did Akbar wish to conquer Garh Katanga? Write a note on the history of this conflict.
3 marks.

Garh Katanga:

The Mughal attack and its aftermath:

8.What is the meaning of Buranji? Elaborate 2 marks