CBSE Class 7 Social Science The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. The Big Questions: Who were the Guptas, and why is the Gupta period sometimes called the classical age in Indian history?

A A group of Central Asian nomads known for horse breeding, called a classical age because of military conquests alone B A family of merchants who controlled sea trade, called a classical age because of shipbuilding C A powerful Indian dynasty that ruled a large part of the subcontinent, called a classical age for its achievements in literature, art, science, and governance D A confederation of village councils, called a classical age because most people lived in rural areas

2. The Big Questions: What was happening in the rest of the subcontinent during the Gupta period?

A Most of the subcontinent was united under a single uninterrupted empire with no regional powers B Various regional kingdoms and tribal communities flourished alongside Gupta rule, with active trade and cultural exchange C Large parts of the subcontinent were uninhabited and saw little political activity D Only foreign empires controlled the south while the north was deserted

3. The Big Questions: Who were some great figures of the Gupta period, and why do their stories matter today?

A Examples include Kalidasa, Aryabhata, and Chandragupta II, whose works in literature, science, and governance shaped later Indian culture and knowledge B Examples include only foreign travelers, whose stories matter because they ended Gupta rule C Examples include anonymous village elders, whose stories matter mainly for local myths with no later influence D Examples include seafaring Vikings, whose stories matter because they discovered the subcontinent

4. THINK ABOUT IT: Why do you think kings chose to proclaim their achievements in the form of inscriptions?

A Because inscriptions are durable public records that can be displayed on pillars and walls to spread the king’s message widely B Because inscriptions were private letters intended to be kept secret by a few officials C Because making inscriptions automatically increased tax collection without any other effort D Because every kingdom was legally required to issue inscriptions every year

5. LET’S EXPLORE: Using the map reference (Fig. 7.8), which broad regions did the Gupta Empire cover at its peak?

A Most of present-day north and west India, along with parts of central and east India B Only the southern tip of India around Kanchipura C Mainly the Himalayan plateau beyond the Great Himalayan Range D Only the far northeast near Kamarupa

6. Observe the painting of Prabhāvatī Gupta sitting in her court (Fig. 7.10). Based on details such as her elevated seat, formal attire, attendants, and a court setting with pillars and arches, what does the scene most strongly suggest about her role?

A She holds authority and conducts governance as a queen or regent. B She is a traveling merchant meeting customers. C She is a scholar studying alone in a monastery. D She is an artisan working in a workshop.

7. According to the Let's Explore activity, Bhavisha and Dhruv travel with their time machine to which historical period?

A the time of the Guptas B the Maurya period C the Mughal era D the Vedic period

8. In the Let's Explore activity, who are you getting an opportunity to meet?

A Aryabhata and Varahamihira B Kalidasa and Ashoka C Chanakya and Panini D Akbar and Birbal

9. What are students asked to do after dividing the class into two groups in the Let's Explore activity?

A Create a series of questions for an interview with Aryabhata and Varahamihira B Write a poem about clouds and weather C Build a model of the solar system D Draw a detailed map of Ujjayini

10. According to the passage, Ayurveda was codified during which historical period?

A The Gupta period B The Mauryan period C The Mughal period D The Vedic period