Class 7 Chapter 5 The Rise of Empires tells the exciting story of how the powerful kingdoms grew into vast empires and changed Indian history.
You will learn about Magadha, one of the first strong kingdoms, and how it became the heart of great empires like the Nanda and Maurya empires. Meet famous rulers like Chandragupta Maurya, who built a vast empire with the help of his wise advisor Kautilya, and Ashoka the Great, who chose peace after a terrible war.
The Rise of Empires Worksheet
From the 6th century BCE onwards, India witnessed the emergence of powerful kingdoms that grew into vast empires. The chapter explains how trade, farming, roads, and strong armies helped these empires grow. You will discover how emperors ruled, how they took care of people, and how they spread messages through rock and pillar edicts.
Through this chapter, students will understand the reasons behind the rise and fall of empires, their contributions to Indian history, and their lasting influence on modern governance and values.
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What students will learn:
- The meaning of an empire and how it is different from a kingdom
- The reasons why some kingdoms grew into large empires
- The importance of Magadha and how it became a powerful region
- How Chandragupta Maurya and Kautilya (Chanakya) built the Mauryan Empire
- The role of Ashoka the Great and his transformation after the Kalinga war
- The role of trade, guilds, agriculture, and administration in running an empire
- The impact of Greek influence and Alexander’s campaign in northwest India
- The importance of edicts, inscriptions, and Mauryan art and architecture
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Rise of Empires Question Answer
Q1. Describe the features of an empire.
Ans: Empires had centralized power, strong armies, complex administration, regulated trade and taxes, promoted arts, and often had diverse populations. Emperors ruled from a central capital and collected tribute from vassal states.
Q2. Explain the causes behind the rise of Magadha.
Ans: Magadha’s geographical location in the Ganga plains provided fertile soil, forests, rivers, and iron resources. Its kings like Ajatashatru used these to build strong armies and expand their territories.
Q3. Discuss the importance of trade and guilds in ancient Indian empires.
Ans: Trade brought prosperity and was essential for funding armies and administration. Guilds helped organise trade, maintained quality, and provided mutual support to traders and artisans.
Q4. Describe Ashoka’s policy of Dhamma.
Ans: Ashoka’s Dhamma promoted kindness, non-violence, religious tolerance, and public welfare. He issued edicts across the empire in simple language to communicate directly with the people.
Q5. What is Kautilya’s Saptanga theory?
Ans: It describes seven components of a kingdom: the king, ministers, territory and people, fortresses, treasury, army, and allies. All were essential for a strong and prosperous state.
Social Science Class 7 chapter 5 MCQs
Q1. Who founded the Maurya Empire?
A. Ashoka
B. Mahapadma Nanda
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Kautilya
Q2. What was Kautilya’s book called?
A. Manusmriti
B. Arthashastra
C. Vedas
D. Indika
Q3. Which river system benefited Magadha the most?
A. Krishna
B. Ganga
C. Narmada
D. Yamuna
Q4. Which war changed Ashoka’s life?
A. Magadha War
B. Maurya War
C. Kalinga War
D. Greek War
Q5. The Brahmi script is the ancestor of:
A. Devanagari
B. Latin
C. Arabic
D. Greek
Answers
C. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Arthashastra
B. Ganga
C. Kalinga War
A. Devanagari