Rulers And Buildings — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

Why did the Nawabs of Awadh and Bengal try to do away with the jagirdari system?

How did, according to Ibn Battuta, chieftains protect themselves?

Who were the authors of tawarikh? Write in brief about them.

Explain the term weathering, erosion and deposition.

What do we generally learn about women and men?

Read the quotation given below. Which article of the Constitution do you think she was referring to? Why do you think she said that the equality of women was not a new concept for India? Discuss in the class. “Sir, the women of India are happy to step into their rightful heritage of complete equality with men in all spheres of life and activity. I say so because I am convinced that this is no new concept which has been postulated for the purposes of this Constitution, but is an ideal that has long .been cherished by India, though social conditions for some time had tragically debased it in practice. This Constitution affirms that ideal and gives the solemn assurance that the rights of women in law will be wholly honoured in the Indian Republic.” -BegumAizaz Rasul, 22 November 1949,during the Constituent Assembly’s debates

Describe the wildlife found in the Ganga Brahmaputra Basin.

Discuss in groups of three or four and find out whether there are specific events connected to the seasons in your region. Collect information about them songs, feasts with specific types of food, practices in different seasons, etc. Document these and share your discoveries with your class.

How did settlements flourish?

How do you think stereotypes, about what women can or cannot do, affect women’s right to equality?