CBSE Class 7 Social Science India, a Home to Many (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 11

1. What does the plaque in the Kochi synagogue commemorate?

A The establishment of the synagogue. B The Maharaja of Travancore presenting a gold crown for the Torah in 1805. C The Jewish New Year celebration. D The arrival of the Jewish community in Kochi.

2. What is depicted in the interior of the synagogue at Kochi?

A A simple prayer hall with no decorations. B A richly decorated interior with chandeliers and ceremonial items. C A library filled with religious texts. D A marketplace for Jewish goods.

3. What does the term "persecution" refer to in the context of the Syriac Christian community?

A Hostility arising from religious, ethnic, social, or political motives. B A peaceful migration to new regions. C A celebration of cultural diversity. D A form of religious worship.

4. What was the state religion of the Sassanid Empire?

A Christianity B Hinduism C Zoroastrianism D Buddhism

5. Between which centuries did the Parsis migrate to India?

A 5th and 6th centuries B 6th and 7th centuries C 8th and 10th centuries D 10th and 12th centuries

6. What linguistic connection exists between Old Avestan and Vedic Sanskrit?

A They share grammatical features and word roots B They are completely unrelated C They share only grammatical features D They share only word roots

7. What was the primary role of Arab merchants in India during the 7th century?

A They acted as conquerors and rulers. B They traded spices and goods, married locals, and formed new communities. C They focused on building forts and military bases. D They introduced industrialization to India.

8. What values are emphasized in the Dalai Lama's commitments according to the text?

A Compassion and nonviolence B Wealth and power C Competition and ambition D Fame and success