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CLASS 7 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 5

India, a Home to Many

Simple answers to four map, values and research activities about communities that made India their home.

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Questions and activities

Textbook pages 126

Question 1

On a world map, trace routes the communities mentioned in this chapter may have used to reach India. What physical geographies did they cross?

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Draw approximate routes to India and label seas, mountains, deserts, plains and ports they crossed.

Answer

Use arrows and a key; historical routes are approximate.

Question 2

What key values in Indian culture enable it to welcome people of different backgrounds?

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Name values such as compassion, hospitality and respect for different beliefs, then explain how they help people feel included.

Answer

These values support safety, dignity and coexistence.

Question 3

Find people from other communities that made India their home and describe their contributions.

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Choose people from a community, verify their work with reliable sources and summarise their contributions.

Answer

Many answers are possible; cite the sources you use.

Question 4

Work in groups to study one community described in the chapter and share your findings through a drama, poster, song or painting.

Steps only

Research a community’s migration, traditions and contributions, then share the facts respectfully in a creative format.

Answer

Work as a group and credit your sources.

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