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2023
Cycle test series
Name
Grade 7
Subject History
Date 31 May 2023
Signatures:
TEACHERS SIGNATURE
SUBJECT TEACHER
MODERATING TEACHER
EXECUTIVE HEAD
DEPUTY HEAD
Section 1: Multiple Choice [10]
1. Which two mountain ranges border India?
a) The Andes and the Alps
b) The Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains
c) The Himalayas and the Western Ghats
d)The Appalachian Mountains and the Ural Mountains
2. What is the caste system in India?
a) A system of government
b) A type of currency
c) A social hierarchy
d) A religious practice
3. Which varna is associated with priests and scholars in Indian society?
a) Brahmins
b) Kshatriyas
c) Vaishyas
d) Shudras
4. Which season in India is characterized by heavy rainfall?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Monsoon
d) Post-monsoon
5. What are the natural barriers that separate India from other regions?
a) The Great Barrier Reef
b) The Sahara Desert
c) The Amazon Rainforest
d) The Himalayas and the Thar Desert
6. Who are the three most important deities in Hinduism?
a) Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
b) Buddha, Krishna, and Ganesha
c) Allah, Jesus, and Moses
d) Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon
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7. What is the belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called in
Hinduism?
a) Monotheism
b) Reincarnation
c) Enlightenment
d) Salvation
8. Who is the founder of Buddhism?
a) Siddhartha Gautama
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Confucius
d) Laozi
9. What is the cause of human suffering according to Buddhism?
a) Desire and attachment
b) Lack of education
c) Social inequality
d) Natural disasters
10. How did the Himalayas provide natural protection to ancient
China?
a) By serving as a trade route
b) By acting as a natural defense line
c) By providing fertile soil for agriculture
d) By attracting tourists from around the world
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Section 2: Short Answer [13]
1. Explain the concept of the caste system in India and its significance in
society. (2)
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2. Describe the four varnas in Indian society and their respective roles.
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3. Name and describe the four primary seasons in India. (4)
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4. Identify two natural barriers that separated India from other regions.
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5. Briefly explain the roles of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva in Hinduism. (3)
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Section 3: Critical Thinking [12]
1. How has the caste system in India changed in modern times, and what
efforts have been made to promote social equality? (3)
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2. Discuss the significance of the Himalayas in providing natural
protection to ancient China. (3)
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3. Compare and contrast the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism regarding
the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. (3)
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4. Analyze the impact of desire and attachment on human suffering
according to Buddhism. (3)
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5. Evaluate the challenges faced by the ancient Chinese in expanding
their civilization further southwest when encountering the Himalayas.
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