Through The Ages History & Civics For Class - VII by Tapati Das Gupta, Kanchan Churiwalla
Book Summary:
Through the Ages, History and Civics for classes 6 to 8 follows the latest syllabus guidelines of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. Presented in a systematic manner, the books narrate mankind’s wonderful journey through the ages starting from pre-historic ages to the modern times.
The series presents history in a manner that triggers the inquisitiveness of the child. It is not just about kings and queens, but a documentation of the events of the past, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the lives and achievements of the common as well as illustrious people. The civics section has been dealt in a manner in which the student can easily relate to in the context of everyday situations. It aims to help them become responsible members of the society.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Class VII Students.
Sailent Feature:
1. Key Concepts defined at the beginning of each chapter
2. Attractive layout with colourful pictures and maps.
3. In-text elements to supplement the concepts taught.
4. Timelines for better understanding of chronology.
5. An attractive doublespread that displays pictorial snippets with additional and interesting information on a topic discussed in the book
6. Interesting stories about personalities and rulers discussed in the chapters
7. Variety of exercises to test the level of understanding
8. Activities to reinforce learning
9. Picture study allows to gauge the observational skill of the students and also their interpretation of the topic discussed
Table of Content:
1. The Advent of Christianity
2. Islam and its impact on the Middle East
3. The Turkish Invasions
4. The Delhi Sultanate: The Slave Dynasty
5. The Delhi Sultanate: The Khalji Sultans (1290–1320 CE)
6. The Delhi Sultanate: The Tughluqs, the Sayyids and the Lodis
7. The Delhi Sultanate: Society, Administration, Religion and Architecture
8. The Vijayanagar and Bahmani Kingdoms
9. Foundation of the Mughal Empire
10. Akbar the Great
11. Jahangir and Shah Jahan
12. Aurangzeb
13. Making of Composite Culture: The Bhakti and Sufi Movements
14. Basic Ideas of the Constitution
15. Directive Principles of State Policy