History Question Answers Chapter 1 Sources of History Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 7

Solutions

Exercise

1. Complete the names of the following sources of history.

1. L e g e n d
2. T r u t h
3. B a k h a r
4. P o w a d a
5. I n s c r i p t i o n
6. M o n u m e n t

2. Let’s Write

1. What do monuments include?

• Monuments include samadhis (memorials), graves, veergala (hero stones), palaces, ministerial mansions, queen’s quarters, and common houses.

2. What is a Tarikh?

• A Tarikh is a written record of historical events in chronological order, written by historians like Al Biruni and Ziauddin Barani.

3. What qualities of the author are important in the writing of history?

• The author should be honest, neutral, and use authentic sources. They should avoid exaggeration and rely on facts.

3. Find the Odd One Out

1. Material sources, written sources, unwritten sources, oral sources.

• Unwritten sources (others are types of historical sources).

2. Monuments, coins, cave sculptures, stories.

• Stories (others are material sources).

3. Bhurjapatras, temples, treatises, paintings.

• Temples (others are written sources).

4. Owis, tarikhs, folk tales, myths.

• Tarikhs (others are oral sources).

4. Explain the Following Concepts

1. Material Sources

• Material sources include coins, forts, buildings, sculptures, and everyday objects like weapons, ornaments, and tools.

2. Written Sources

• Written sources include ancient manuscripts, inscriptions, royal edicts, biographies, and travel records by foreign visitors.

3. Oral Sources

• Oral sources include folk songs, powadas (ballads), myths, and traditional stories passed down through generations.

5. Is it Necessary to Evaluate Sources of History? Give Your Opinion.

• Yes, it is necessary because history must be based on true facts. We need to check if the sources are reliable and free from personal opinions or exaggeration.

6. Write Why in Your Words

1. A stone inscription is considered to be an authentic source of history.

• Stone inscriptions do not change over time, provide direct information, and are written during the historical period itself.

2. Oral sources reveal various aspects of people’s lives.

• Oral sources tell us about traditions, festivals, social customs, and daily life, which are not always recorded in written sources.