Ancient Civilizations or River Valley Civilizations Introduction During Bronze Age, many civilizations developed around river valley due to various reasons. These reasons being abundant water supply; land was fertile that supported substantial growth; agricultural growth provided time for recreational and artistic activities. Rivers also supported means of transport. This led to trade and commerce. These … Read more
Introduction to History The story of human civilisation can be broadly divided into ancient, medieval and modern. Of these, the Ancient period is the longest one. It is said that about 3.6 million years ago, primates which came to be known as hominids began to be differentiated from the anthropoid apes such as the chimpanzees … Read more
The Rise of Magadha Solutions Answer the following questions: Answer in Points Question 1: State the reasons for the emergence of the Mahajanapadas.Ans: The emergence of the Mahajanapadas was due to the following reasons: Question 2: How many Mahajanapadas are mentioned in the religious texts of the 6th century BCE?Ans: The religious texts of the … Read more
The Early Vedic Period The Early Vedic Period, also known as the Rig Vedic Period (1500–1000 BCE), marks the formative phase of ancient Indian civilization following the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. This era is named after the Rigveda, the oldest and most significant of the four Vedas, which provides valuable insights into the … Read more
The Indus Valley Civilization A. Answer the following questions: Question 1: How was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered? Why is it also called the Harappan Civilization? Answer: The discovery of the ancient ruins of Harappa by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 and of Mohenjo-Daro by Rakhal Das Banerjee in 1922–23, both officers of the Archaeological Survey … Read more
Mahmud Ghazni and Mahmud of Ghur Objective: To provide clear and accurate solved questions and answers on Mahmud of Ghazni and Mohammad of Ghur for the ease and understanding of ICSE Class 7 students. History often introduces us to powerful rulers whose actions shaped the future of entire regions. For ICSE Class 7 students, two … Read more
Advent of Mughals A. Answer the Following Questions: What were the reasons for Babur’s success in the First Battle of Panipat? Ans: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the historic Battle of Panipat on April 21, 1526. Ibrahim Lodi was defeated and killed, and his army was routed. The key reasons for Babur’s victory were: What … Read more
Growth of British Power in India Fill in the Blanks Match the Following Column A Column B Abraham Darby Discovery of Coke George Stephenson Father of Railways James Hargreaves Spinning Jenny Thomas Roe Journal of the Mission to the Mughal Empire Richard Arkwright Spinning Frame Write whether the Statements are True or False Tick the … Read more
Theological Epigraph and the Idea of Inclusive Love “I will call them my people,which were not my people;and her beloved,which was not beloved.”— ROMANS 9:25 Toni Morrison, American novelist, quoted the above given epigraph of her novel Beloved (1987) from the New Testament; the King James translation of Romans 9:25. The apostle Paul is talking … Read more
M.K. Gandhi (Education / Childhood / Child Marriage / Learnings) Introduction: Gandhi’s Early Life and Education “I have already said that I was learning at the high school when I was married” comment on the given statement with reference to M.K Gandhi’s AutobiographyMahatma Gandhi, by name of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, … Read more
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