Exercise 1
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Simple step-by-step solutions to Exercise 1 questions of Introduction: Tracing Changes Through a Thousand Years from Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VII. Also get 3D topic explainers, cheat sheets, and unlimited doubts solving on EMBIBE.
Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions
Why are more sources available for the study of the medieval period as compared to the ancient period?
Match the following and choose the correct option:-
| Column A | Column B | Column C |
| (1) Rajatarangini | (a) reign of Khaljis and the Tughluqs | (i) Zia-ud-din Barani |
| (2) Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi | (b) autobiography | (ii) Amir Khusrau |
| (3) Tughluqnama | (c) history of the kings of Kashmir | (iii) Kalhana |
| (4) Futuhat-i-Firoz Shahi | (d) history of the Sultans of Delhi | (iv) Firuz Shah Tughluq |
Compare the Indian extent mapped by Al-Idrisi in CE with that of the present-day map of the subcontinent, listing as many similarities and differences as you can find.
Look at the areas in the interior of the subcontinent on the Map. Are they as detailed as those on the coast? Follow the course of the river Ganga and see how it is shown. Why do you think there is a difference in the level of detail and accuracy between the coastal and inland areas in this map?
Why is the Medieval Period termed as one of continuity and change?
What were the major historical developments during the medieval period?
Our information about the medieval period is much more than the ancient period. Explain why.
The thirteenth century saw the invention of paper. A scholar used paper very sparingly. In fact, he washed the writing off from an older manuscript and reused the paper. Do you think during our modern times we too need to understand the importance of conservation? Why/Why not?
