KARANATAKA STATE SYLLABUS
MEDIUM – ENGLISH
SUBJECT – SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS – 7
MODEL QUESTION ANSWERS
Exercises
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
1. Channamallikarjuna is the pen name of Akkamahadevi.
2. Purandaradasa was in the court of Krishnadevaraya.
3. Adikeshava is the pen name of Kanakadasa.
4. Kabir of Karnataka is Shishunala Sharifa
5. Chaithanya’s first name is Vishwambara.
6. Sufi saint Khwaja Bande Nawaz’s other name is Gesudaraj.
II. Answer the following questions in one sentence:
1. What is the original name of Aandal?
Ans.- The original name of Aandal is Godadevi.
2. Where was Akkamahadevi born?
Ans.- Akkamahadevi was born in Uduthadi, Shivamogga District.
3. Who is Karnataka Sangeetha Pithamaha?
Ans.- Purandaradasa is known as Karnataka Sangeetha Pithamaha.
4. Name Kanakadasa’s parents.
Ans.- Kanakadasa’s parents were Beerappa and Bachamma.
5. Who is the first Kannada Muslim poet?
Ans.- The first Kannada Muslim poet is Shishunala Sharifa.
6. Which is the sacred book of Sikhs?
Ans.- The sacred book of Sikhs is the Grantha Sahib.
7. Who is called as Radha of Kaliyuga?
Ans.- Meerabai is called the Radha of Kaliyuga.
8. What is the meaning of the word Sufi?
Ans.- The word Sufi comes from the word ‘Saaf’, which means clean or clear.
9. Who were the Sufi saints of India?
Ans.- The Sufi saints of India include Nizamuddin Auliya and Khwaja Bande Nawaz.
10. Who was the founder of Chisthi cult?
Ans.- The founder of the Chisthi cult was Moyinuddin Chisthi.
III. Answer the following in two-three sentences each:
1. Write the teachings of Kabirdas.
Ans.- Kabirdas taught that God is one, and he condemned caste systems, luxurious life, and religious inequality. He believed that true devotion, not rituals or pilgrimages, leads to God, and he expressed these teachings through simple ‘Doha’ poems that resonated with the common people.
2. What were the teachings of Gurunanak?
Ans.- Gurunanak, the founder of Sikhism, emphasized that God is one, eternal, and true. He preached equality, opposed social evils like idol worship, caste discrimination, and the Sati system, and advocated for a life of honesty, devotion, and good deeds.
3. What are the influences of Bhakthi cult?
Ans.- The Bhakthi cult fostered harmony between Hindus and Muslims, enriched Indian native languages through its simple and relatable literature, and emphasized equality, condemning caste discrimination and superstitions.
4. Summarize the essence of Sufi cult.
Ans.- The essence of the Sufi cult is that God is one and all humans are equal. It promoted love, good deeds, and service to mankind, while opposing caste discrimination. Sufis were influenced by Yoga, Vedanta, and Buddhist thoughts, and they emphasized the importance of a clean heart and pure devotion.
IV. Match the following items mentioned in ‘A’ with information given in ‘B’:
1. Gurunanak – b) Sikh religion
2. Chaithanya – d) Hare Krishna cult
3. Nijamuddin Aulia – a) Sufi Saint
4. Meerabai – c) Radha of Kaliyuga
Activities:
1. Collect the photos of Bhakthi saints with their details.
Ans.- This activity involves gathering images and brief biographies of prominent Bhakthi saints such as Aandal, Akkamahadevi, Purandaradasa, Kanakadasa, and others.
2. Read the Biographies of Sri Chaithanya, Guru Nanak, Meerabai, Tulasidas, Kabir, Surdas, and Sufi saints.
Ans.- Reading the life stories of these spiritual figures will provide a deeper understanding of their teachings and impact on society.
3. Listen to Meera Bhajans.
Ans.- Listening to the devotional songs composed by Meerabai will offer insights into her devotion to Krishna and the emotional depth of her spirituality.
4. Collect more information about Sufi cult. Discuss their influences on India’s multi-religious society and their relevance in the present context and make short notes.
Ans.- Researching the Sufi tradition will help understand its role in promoting religious harmony and its ongoing relevance in fostering unity in India’s diverse society.
