RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 Greater India

RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 Greater India are part of RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science. Here we have given Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 Greater India.

Board RBSE
Textbook SIERT, Rajasthan
Class Class 7
Subject Social Science
Chapter Chapter 17
Chapter Name Greater India
Number of Questions Solved 44
Category RBSE Solutions

Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 Greater India

Exercise From Textbook

Write correct answers question no 1 and 2 in bracket:

Question 1.
How many Sanskrit scriptures are found mentioned in the chapter?
(a) more than 50
(b) more than 70
(c) more than 150
(d) more than 100
Answer:
(d) more than 100

Question 2.
Which king of Kamboj has created four scriptures of total 326 paragraphs?
(a) Jaivarman
(b) Yashovarman
(c) Rajvarman
(d) Bahuvarman
Answer:
(b) Yashovarman

Question 3.
What Is the name of the most popular idol of Java?
Answer:
Bhatar Guru.

Question 4.
Write the name of four Varnas described in Indian Varna system.
Answer:
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.

Question 5.
What is Vayang? Explain.
Answer:
“Vayang” is a popular drama in Java. This form of drama is a part of “Chhaya Natak” where the pupils are portrayed by cinematographer. The story telling of ‘Vayang’ has been mainly taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Question 6.
Write short note on ‘Barobodur’ and ‘Loro-Jangrang’.
Answer:
Barobodur is a temple situated at Java. It was built between 750 and 850 BC. In this grand building, one upon another nine storeys have been raised and on the top there is a bell-shaped stupa. There are eleven series of rows of idols and their total number is 1500 approximately.

Loro Jangrang : It is also a temple situated at Java. In the case of grandeur, this temple is second after Barobodur. There are eight main temples in which idols of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are kept.

Question 7.
Write a note on Angkor Vat temple.
Answer:
Angkor Vat temple is a famous temple of lord Vishnu situated at Cambodia (Kambuj). The pillars in the centre and top corners of temple are of North-Indian style. This temple is very much like Indian temples. A moat o50 feet wide and 36 feet deep made up of stone is around the boundary of the temple. The ditch is around temple which is 2 miles in length and there is 1560 feet long and 7 feet wide road to first corridor at west gate. The central top of last floor is at 210 feet height. Angkor Vat temple’s architecture is famous in the world.

Question 8.
Describe the effects of Indian culture in the field of Language and literature.
Answer:
The effect of Indian culture in the field of language and literature has been very broad. Ancient scriptures written in Sanskrit have been found in Burma, Siam, Malay Prayedweep (Peninsula), Cambodia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. Pali language that is spoken in most parts of eastern Asia, Vietnam, and Cambodia etc. has emerged from Sanskrit.

Similarly more than 100 Sanskrit scriptures have been found in Champa which point to the effect of Indian culture. Similarly the scriptures found in Kambuj are not only more in number but also are high quality literature work All the records that have been received at various places include the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Purana and other literature and the strong hold of Indian philosophy and spiritual thoughts are reflected. This makes it clear that the influence of Indian culture in that time was quite extensive in South-East Asia.

Question 9.
Describe the effects of Indian culture in the field of ‘society and religion’.
Answer:
The effect of the existing class system in Indian culture is seen in the system of Bali and Kambuj. The ideal marriage ritual of various types, their form and marital relation were mostly like India. Rituals of sati were also prevalent. Like ancient Indian society, there was no veil system. Like India, the staple food of the society was rice and wheat. Chewing of beetle leaf was also popular there. The kinds of jewellery and clothes were also like that of India.

The effects of Indian culture in the field of religion : All Hindu deity’s idols are found in Burma and Siam. Due to the influence of Indian culture, one of the most popular idols of Java, “Bhatar Guru”, is considered by some as the symbol of rishi Agastya.

Question 10.
Analyze the statement of Deurocyle describing ‘Anand temple’ of Burma.
Answer:
Anand temple in Burma of is the best temple of Pegan. It is in the middle of 564 square meter open space called angina. Main temple is made of bricks. And it is square in shape. Along with elaborate proportions and well managed planning, the beauty of Anand temple is by carved stone sculptures and faces made of mud in the walls. These engraved sculptures made in carved stone are 80 in number, and major incidents from life of Buddha have been inscribed on these.

This temple has been developed in the Indian style. Deurocyle has done a special study in the context of these temples. His opinion is that “Anand” even though it is built in the capital of Burma, is in reality an Indian temple. The architect who planned and built these temples were undoubtedly an Indian. From the top to the base, in every architecture, and the sculpture found in the corridors, everlasting impression of Indian art, skill and talent can be seen.

Activities From Textbook

Activity

  1. Try to know about the places mentioned in the map, as to how influence of Indian culture has affected which places even today.
  2. Try to know about the influence of Indian culture on other countries and write in your note-book.
  3. Mark those places on world map, affected by Indian culture.
  4. Show the boundaries of Greater India in the map.

RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 17 Greater India 1
Answer:
India is the largest country with diversified cultural features of South Asia. The culture and customs of this country have much influenced over its neighbouring countries. The glimse of Indian culture is clearly seen in the civilization of countries like China, Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra, Java Dweep, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kaimbodia and Sri Lanka, etc. Some of its examples are :

  • Translation work of Sanskrit epics of India into Chineese language.
  • Even after being an Islamic country, Indonesia has adopted Indian culture.
  • Uses of poems and figure of speech of Sanskrit into documents of Vietnam.
  • Use of Pale language which has emerged from Sanskrit around Hindi-Chineese dominant regions.
  • Translation of the Ramayan and the Mahabharat in the language of Java.
  • Creation of Bouddha Pate literature in Myanmar and Single Dweep (Sri Lanka).
  • Accepting Bouddha religion as National Religion in Myamar.

Other Important Questions

(A) Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Up to whose rule, India was ahead in the world in the field of art, literature, education and science?
(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Harsha
(b) Ashoka
(d) Tipu Sultan
Answer:
(b) Harsha

Question 2.
According to which, of the following, “trans-oceanic India” came to power?
(a) Agni Puran
(b) Shiv Puran
(c) Ramayana
(d) Mahabharata
Answer:
(a) Agni Puran

Question 3.
Which of the following languages is still used in most of the parts of Indo-China?
(a) Prakrit language
(b) Sanskrit language
(c) Hindi language
(d) Pali language
Answer:
(d) Pali language

Question 4.
How many ashrams had king Yashovarman established?
(a) 98
(b) 99
(c) 100
(d) 101
Answer:
(c) 100

Question 5.
Which of the following rulers appointed his sons/daughter as a permanent preacher of Buddhism?
(a) Ashok
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Ramgupta
(d) Rana Pratap
Answer:
(a) Ashok

Question 6.
Deurocyle has studied specially:
(a) Anand temple
(b) Angkor Vat temple
(c) Barobodur
(d) Loro-Jangrang
Answer:
(a) Anand temple

(B) Fill In the Blanks

Question 1.
Indonesian means the ………
Question 2.
………kings of Champa has been mentioned as scholars.
Question 3.
The four scriptures of Yashovarman are respectively of 50, 75, 93 and ’ ……….. stanzas.
Question 4.
Grammar written by ………… was famous in Greater India.
Question 5.
A scholar named Bodhiruchi went to China in …………
Answer:
1. Indian island
2. Three
3.108
4. Panini
5. 693 BC.

(C) Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
In ancient times, why was India known as “World Guru”?
Answer:
India was ahead of the whole world in the field of art, literature, education and science in ancient times. This is the reason India was known as the World Guru in ancient times.

Question 2.
Write the names of major centers of education in ancient India.
Answer:
Universities like Nalanda, Takshshila, Vikramshila and Gaya were big centres of learning in ancient India.

Question 3.
Name the Chinese tourists who travelled to India in ancient times.
Answer:
Chinese tourists were Fa-Hien, Hiuen-Tsang and Itsing.

Question 4.
What were the items that were exported from India to other countries?
Answer:
In ancient times items like muslin, cotton, silk and zari, indigo, spices and products of iron and steel were exported in great quantity. Q5. From where to where the Indian commodities were traded in ancient time? Answer: The trade of Indian commodities used to take place upto Java and Sumatra, the south eastern Asian countries and up to western and central Asian countries.

Question 6.
Where is it mentioned, that apart from Jambudweep, a “Dweepantar Bharat” emerged?
Answer:
This is mentioned in Agni puran.

Question 7.
What is the meaning of Indonesia?
Answer:
Indonesia means Indian Island.

Question 8.
How many Sanskrit scripts were found in Champa?
Answer:
More than 100 Sanskrit scripts were found in Champa.

Question 9.
Sanskrit literature found in which place is considered to- be of high quality?
Answer:
Sanskrit literature found in Cambodia is considered to be of high quality.

Question 10.
Which Indian compositions were translated into prose in the Javanese language?
Answer:
Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Question 11.
When did the long history of India and China begin?
Answer:
The long history of the relations between India and China began from second century

Question 12.
Who started the religion of Tibetan Lama?
Answer:
Scholars named Shanti Rakshit from Nepal and Padmasambhav from Udhyan reached Tibet and started the Tibetan Lama religion.

Question 13.
What is the main religion of Burma and Siam?
Answer:
Budhism is the main religion of Burma and Siam.

Question 14.
After Barobodur temple of Java, which temple is the second most famous?
Answer:
Loro-Jangrang is the second most famous temple after Barobodur temple.

Question 15.
Which is the best temple in Burma?
Answer:
Anand Temple is the best temple in Burma.

Question 16.
Who said that, the architects who have planned and built these temples were Indian?
Answer:
This statement was made by a great scholar named Deurocyle.

Question 17.
What is the number of engraved sculptures made in carved stones of Ananda Temple?
Answer:
There are 80 engraved sculptures made in carved stone.

(D) Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
How was “Great India” built?
Answer:
An interesting aspect of ancient Indian history is India’s influence on the life and culture of countries beyond Indian borders. The Indian philosophy and thoughts entered these countries, as a result of which Indian culture flourished there and hence it became greater India.

Question 2.
In ancient times, why was India known as the ‘World Guru’?
Answer:
Indian civilization and culture has always progressed in the world. Until the period of emperor Harsha, India was ahead of whole world in art, literature, education and science, that is why, India was called World Guru in ancient times.

Question 3.
How was Indian culture spread abroad?
Answer:
On hearing about popularity of India, Foreign tourists also came here during this period. Out of these, Chinese tourists, Fa-Hien, Hiuen- Tsang and Itsing were specially mentioned. They were the carriers of Indian culture to foreign lands. They studied our science and Culture during their stay in India. While going back to their countries they carried our culture, literature and knowledge. They translated Indian scriptures into their own language. In this way Indian culture spread and became popular in foreign countries.

Question 4.
What was the condition of the Indian industry and trade in ancient times?
Answer:
Industry and trade were at their peak in India in ancient times, The Indian products were in high demand in foreign countries. A lot of products were exported to foreign lands from here. The trade was carried out both through land and sea routes. From India, fabrics like muslin, cotton, silk and zari, indigo, spices and products of iron and steel were exported in great quantity. These products were sent in large quantity to Java and Sumatra, the south-eastern Asian countries and up to western and central Asian countries.

Question 5.
How did Indian culture, knowledge science, literature, religion and philosophy reach abroad?
Answer:
A lot of Indian products were in demand in other countries. These products were sent to Java and Sumatra; the south-eastern Asian countries and up to western and central Asian countries. The traders used to visit these countries often. In some of the regions, Indian had made their settlements too also. In this way, not only Indian products but also culture, knowledge-science, literature, religion and philosophy reached there.

Question 6.
Illustrate the expansion of India’s civilization and culture.
Answer:
In places such as Burma, Siam, Malay Prayedweep, Cambodia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Bali, Anam, ‘ Suvarandeep, Indo-China, the influence of Indian language, literature, religion and art can be seen in the lives of people even today. From the ancient relics found from there, India’s relations with those countries and its great influence can be seen on the lives of people and their culture.

Question 7.
How was the new culture born1 from the combination of Indian culture and local culture?
Answer:
The people understood and followed qualities of Indian civilization. India’s language, literature, religion, arts and political and social institutions had their cultural impact on the people who came in contact with them and together with the local culture, gave birth to a new culture.

Question 8.
Where are the scripts written in Sanskrit specialities found? What are their specialities?
Answer:
Scriptures written in Sanskrit have been found in Burma, Siam, Malay Prayedweep, Cambodia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. Many of these records are highly regarded by literature and written in beautiful poetry style. The writings of these scriptures have used all styles of Sanskrit Grammar and literature. In these, a complete knowledge of advanced principles of Sanskrit literature, aesthetic principles and science of poetry are reflected. All the records that have been found at various places include the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, Purana and other literature and stronghold of Indian philosophy and spiritual thoughts are reflected.

(E) Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Analyze the spread of Indian culture and knowledge and science in Greater India.
Answer:
In Greater India, the propagation and spread of Indian culture is clue to many reasons. By explaining these reasons, we can evaluate the influence of Indian culture, and knowledge, science. Universities like Nalanda, Takshshila, Vikramshila and Gaya were big centers of learning in India. Apart from India, students from China, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Korea and Mongolia also came to these universities for attaining knowledge.

On hearing about popularity of India, foreign tourists also came here during this period. Out of these, Chinese tourists; Fa-Hien, Hiuen-Tsang and Itsing are specially notable. They were the carriers of Indian culture to foreign lands. They studied our science and culture during their stay in India. While going back to their countries they carried our culture, literature and knowledge. They translated Indian scriptures into their own language. In this way Indian culture spread ana became popular in foreign countries.

The traders who did business with foreigners of India also discharged important roles in the propaganda of Indian culture. Along with trade goods, Indian culture, knowledge and science also spread abroad.

Question 2.
Write a comment on the following :
(a) India’s relationship with China with reference to cultural exchanges.
(b) Influence of Indian Culture in Tibet
(c) Emperor Ashoka’s contribution in the spread of Indian culture.
Answer:
(a) India’s relationship with China with reference to cultural exchanges : The long history of the relations between India and China started from second century BC. Many Indian scholars from numerous parts of India went to China and translated Sanskrit literature into Chinese language. A scholar named Bodhiruchi appointed in Chalukyan court sabha, went in 693 CE to China with a Chinese Ambassador and translated 53 scripts.

(b) Influence of Indian Culture in Tibet : Tibet has remained under the influence of Indian culture since ancient times. Scholar named Shanti Rakshit from Nepal and Padmasambhav from Udhyan reached Tibet and started the Tibetan Lama religion. They popularized Sanskrit scriptures there and prepared scholars to translate these.

(c) Emperor Ashoka’s contribution in the spread of Indian culture : Emperor Ashoka has been a very important contributor to the spread of Indian culture. To promote the propagation of Indian culture and religion, Ashoka appointed his son and daughter in Sri Lanka as the regional campaigner of Indian religion. This gave a lot of strength in the construction of greater India.

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