Social Science STD 7 Chapter 5: Adivasis - Exercises

1. Match the appropriate pairs:

2. Fill in the blanks:

1. 1. ......... and ......... tribes had dominance in Multan and Sindh.

   Langha, Arghun

2. 2. ......... was a historical work composed in the Ahom language.

   Buranji

3. 3. Members of the tribe were connected with each other by ......... practice.

   tribal (Kabilas)

3. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False':

1. 1. Akbar's general Mansingh attacked and conquered the Cher tribe.

   False

2. 2. Gujarat is inhabited by tribes like Mizo, Ahom and Khokhar.

   False

3. 3. Gond people could manufacture cannons.

   False (Ahom people could manufacture cannons).

4. 4. South India was inhabited by people of Vetar, Koraga and Marwar tribes.

   True

4. Answer the following questions:

1. 1. On which factors does the life of tribes depend?

   The life of tribes depended on hunting, being pastoralists, and to some extent, farming. They were also greatly influenced by forests and nature. Their houses were built using natural resources, and they had joint rights over land and its produce, which was distributed among families based on their own rules.

2. 2. Explain the principle of community living seen in tribes.

   The principle of community living was a defining characteristic of Adivasi tribes. They lived together in a community and had joint rights over land and land produce, which were distributed among the families according to their own rules. Their economy was also based on this community living principle, and social equality was a notable feature in their communities.

3. 3. On what basis it can be said that Ahom society was a civilized society?

   Ahom society can be considered a civilized society because they promoted and supported poets, scholars, and dramatics. Important literary works from Sanskrit were translated into the local language. They also wrote historical works called 'Buranji' first in the Ahom language and then in Assamese. These cultural and intellectual pursuits indicate a developed and civilized society.

4. 4. How did history of the Gond people differ from the Ahoms people?

   The Gonds and Ahoms had different histories. The Gond state of Gadhkatanga was centralized and divided into 'Gadhs' and 'Chaurasis,' with a strong administrative system. However, their power weakened after a Mughal invasion and they were later defeated by the Bundels and Marathas. In contrast, the Ahoms came from present-day Myanmar and established a new state by changing the existing political system. They were based on forced labor, with people called 'Paiks' working for the state. They were able to defend themselves against the Mughals, and while they eventually adopted Hinduism, they did not abandon their traditional beliefs entirely.