RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science History Chapter 5 Rulers and Buildings

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science  History Chapter 5 Rulers and Buildings Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Solutions History Chapter 5 Rulers and Buildings

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Rulers and Buildings InText Questions and Answers

Page 62 

Question 1. 
What differences do you notice between the shikharas of the two temples?
Answer: 
The difference of height can be noticed between the shikliaras of the two temples.    .

Question 2. 
Can you make out that the shikhara of the Rajarajeshvara temple is twice as high as that of the Kandariya Mahadeva ?
Answer: 
Yes, one can easily make out that the shikhara of the Rajarajeshvara temple is twice as high as that of the kandariya Mahadeva.

Page 63 

Question 1. 
Compare Figures 2a and 2b with Figures 2a and 2b with Figures 5a and 5b. 

Answer: 
The figures in 2(a) and 2(b) show an arch which is pointed from the middle.This is the “trabeate” or “corbelled” style of architecture. The figures 5(a) and 5(b) show arches which are rounded from the middle. They have a key stone in the middle. This is “arcuate” style of architecture.

Question 2. 
Describe what the labourers are doing, the tools shown and the means of carrying stones.
 
Answer: 
In the figure, the labourers are keenly involved in building the huge gate. The tools shown in the figure are old types of hammers, used for breaking the stones. And, the means of carrying stones is manual.

Page 66 

Question 1.
In what ways do you think the policies of Rajendra I and Mahmud of Ghazni were a product of their times ? How were the actions of the two rulers different ?
Answer: 
Temples were the centres of honour for king of any state. By destroying the temple, the king and his statements were humiliated. Temples were also looted. The only difference in the actions of Rajendra I and Mahumad Ghazni was that Mahmud destroyed Hindu temple again and again in order to become a hero of Islam. Where as Rajendra destroyed temples and re¬established them in his state. Thus, he didn’t have communal intentions behind his actions. Also, Mahmud of Ghazni looted the wealth of temples and used it in constructing a capital city for himself.

Page 72 

Question 1.
Look at the illustration and try and identify the bell tower. 

Answer: 
The bell towers are those constructed up to thin floor and stand tallest in the building.

RBSE Class 7 Social Science Rulers and Buildings Textbook Questions and Answers

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Question 1.
You are an -artisan standing on a tiny wooden platform held together by bamboo and rope fifty meters above the ground. You have to place an inscription under the first balcony of Qutb Minar? How would you do this?
Answer: 
I would first fix a structure or packing in the wall. A chisel would be used to get through the inscription at its four comers. Now I will fix inscription on the wall below the balcony. This work requires a lot of skill and craftsmanship.

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Question 1. 
How is the “trabeate” principle of architecture different from “arcuate”?
Answer: 
Trabeate style of Architecture : Between the 7th to 10th centuries, the roofs, doors and In ‘trabeate’ style of architecture, roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns. This style was used in the construction of temples, mosques and tombs. In ‘arcuate’ style of architecture, the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. With the help of this style, high domes over the mosques and tombs could be built easily.

Question 2. 
What is a shikhara?
Answer: 
Shikhara” is a Sanskrit word which means ‘mountain peak’. It is the rising tower and the most pointed portion of a temple. 

Question 3. 
What is pietra-dura?
Answer: 
Pietra-dura is a technique by which beautiful and ornate patterns are created by placing coloured and hard stones in the depressions carved into marble or sandstone. Itmaduddaula Tomb is one of the best tomb built in white marble with ornate pattern of pietra-dura.

Question 4. 
What are the elements of a Mughal Chahar Bagh gardens?
Answer: 
Babur was interested in planning and laying out formed gardens. ‘Chahar Bagh’ gardens were planned. Gardens were placed within rectangular walled enclosures. They were divided into four quarters by artificial channels. These gardens were known as Chahar Bagh due to their symmetrical division into quarters.

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Question 5. 
How did a temple communicate the importance of a king?
Answer: 
Temples communicated the importance of a king by the following ways:

1. Temples showed a king’s devotion to God, and also showcased his power and wealth.
2. Sometimes kings took the God’s name because they wanted to show that they are working as representatives of God.
3. Rulers showed their close relationship with God especially in an age of rapid political change
4. Construction of temples also depicted ruler’s moral right to be rulers.

Question 6.
An inscription in Shah Jahan’s Diwan-i-khas in Delhi stated : “If there is Paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.” How was this image created?
Answer: 
The architectural design of Shah Jahan’s diwan-i-khas has an image of paradise on earth. The pedestal on which his throne was placed was considered as Qibla. This shows that king was the representative of God on the earth. The audience hall describes that by all these architectural features, this image is created. Aimed to communicate that the king’s justice would treat the high and the low as equals creating a world where all could live together in harmony.

Question 7. 
How did the Mughal court suggest that everyone-the rich and the poor, the powerful and the weak- received justice equally from the emperor?
Answer: 
The construction of the royal court in the Red Fort communicates that there is a connection between the imperial court and royal justice. Behind the throne of emperor there was a series of inlays showing the Greek God Orpheus playing the flute. It was believed that Orpheus’s music could calm ferocious beats. Audience halls construction says that all would be treated equally. Diwan-i-amwas a place where anyone could come and put grievances before the emperor without any discrimination.

Question 8. 
What role did the Yamuna play in the layout of the new Mughal city at Shahjahanabad?
Answer: 
In the Mughal city of Shahjahanabad, the king’s palace commanded the river front view. He gave access of the river of only some nobles like Dara Shukoh. All other nobles had to construct their houses away from the Yamuna river.

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Question 9. 
The rich and powerful construct large houses today. In what ways were the constructions of kings and their courtiers different in the past?
Answer: 
There is a big difference as the houses of the kings and their courtiers were big houses [places] with courtyards, gardens, pillars, domed roofs, well decorated rooms and halls and the interior decoration was also different. In today’s large houses the architecture of houses is different like no domed roofs, no big courtyards etc.

Question 10. 
Look at How could that building be constructed faster today?

Answer: 
The building could be constructed faster today with the help of modern machineries equipments and materials. Engineers and architectures use their skills and techniques for past construction work.