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How the Land Becomes Sacred — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

How the Land Becomes Sacred revision notes for CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Social Science syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning of Sacredness

  • Sacredness means deep religious or spiritual significance and a feeling of respect, reverence, holiness, or divinity.
  • A sacred place can be a shrine, a route of pilgrimage, or even the land itself.
  • Sacredness is connected with religion, geography, tradition, and cultural life.
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2. Sacred Places in Different Religions

  • Many religions in India have sacred places spread across the country.
  • In Buddhism, sacred places are often linked to where the Buddha visited, attained enlightenment, or where relics are kept.
  • The Great Stūpa at Sanchi is a relic stūpa.
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3. Pilgrimage and Sacred Networks

  • Pilgrimage is an ancient and continuous tradition in India.
  • For at least 3,000 years, Indians have travelled across the Subcontinent without modern transportation.
  • Pilgrimage is not only a physical journey but also an inner journey that requires discipline.
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4. Rivers, Mountains, Trees, and Sacred Ecology

  • Rivers have been worshipped in India since Vedic times.
  • The nadīstuti sūkta of the Rigveda invokes 19 major rivers of ancient northwest India.
  • A water ritual mantra names Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Sarasvati, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri.

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Sacredness means something is deeply holyA pilgrimage is a journeyA tirtha is a sacred crossingIn JainismSacred geography is the network

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in How the Land Becomes Sacred for CBSE Class 7 Social Science?
Key topics in How the Land Becomes Sacred include Meaning of Sacredness, Sacred Places in Different Religions, Pilgrimage and Sacred Networks, Rivers, Mountains, Trees, and Sacred Ecology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise How the Land Becomes Sacred for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on How the Land Becomes Sacred. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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