TS 7th Class Social Study Material 11th Lesson New Kings and Kingdoms

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TS 7th Class Social 11th Lesson Questions and Answers – New Kings and Kingdoms

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Question 1.
Who were the parties involved in the ‘tripartite struggle’?
Answer:

1. It is a conflict between three rulers.
2. They are Guijara – Pratihara, Rasthrakuta, and Pala dynasties. They fought for often, control over Kanauj.
3. As there were three parties in this long-drawn conflict, historians describe it as the tripartite struggle.”

Question 2.
What were the qualifications to be a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola empire?
Answer:

1. Owners of land from which land revenue is collected,
2. They should have their own homes.
3. Their age shall be between 35 and 70 years
4. They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
5. They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest,
6. If anyone has been a member of any committee in the last three years. he can not become a member of another committee.
7. Anyone who has not submitted his accounts and those of his relatives cannot contest in the elections.

Question 3.
which two major cities were under the control of the Chahamarias?
Answer:

1. Delhi
2. Ajmer.

Question 4.
How did the Rashirakutas become powerful?
Answer:

1. Rasthrakutas were initially subordinated to the Chalukvas of Karnataka.
2. In the mid-eighth century, Dantidurga a Rasthrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and declared himself as King.
3. He performed a ritual called Hiranya-garbha with the help of Brahrnanas. It is believed that this lead to the ‘rebirth’ of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya, even if he was not one by birth.

Question 5.
What did the new dynasties do to gain acceptance?
Answer:

1. They performed rituals like hiranya garbha to declare themselves as Kshatriya, even if they were not by birth.
2. They developed and used military skills to cane out kingdoms.
3. They put ‘prashastis’ through Learned Brahmanas to boost their achievements thus to become popular.
4. They adopted high-sounding titles such as Maharaja’- adhiraja”, “Tribhuvana Chakravarthy” etc.
5. They fought wars to acquire wealth in the form of plunder, access to Land as
   well as trade routes etc.

Question 6.
What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region?
Answer:

1. Forests were cleared and lands were leveled,
2. In the delta region embankments were built to prevent flooding.
3. Canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
4. Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.
5. fri some areas wells are dug.
6. A variety of methods were used for irrigation.

Question 7.
What were the activities associated with Chola temples?
Answer:

1. Chola temples often became the nuclei of settlements which grew around them.
2. These were centers of craft production.
3. The produce of temple Land went into maintaining all the specialists who worked
   garland at the temple i.e., priests, garland makers, cooks, sweepers, musicians, dancers etc.
4. Among the crafts associated with temples, the making of bronze images was the most distinctive.
5. These temples were not only places of worship, but also the hub of economic, social, and cultural life,

Question 8.
Contrast the “elections’ in Uttaramerur with present-day panchayat elections.
Inscriptions from Uttaramerur in Chingelput district, Tamil Nadu, provide details of the way in which the sabha was organized. The sabha had separate committees to look after irrigation works, gardens, temples, etc. Names of those eligible to be members of these committees were written on small tickets of Palm leaf these tickets were put into an earthenware pot, from which a young boy was asked to take out the tickets, one by one for each committee. (Reading the text (given), understanding and interpretation)
Answer:
There are many similarities between Uttaramerur elections and modem panchayats which are listed below.

Uttaramerur	Present-day Panchayat
1) Members have their own homes.	1) Members shall be residents of that Panchayat.
2) Age should he between 35 to 70 years.	2) Age should be 21 minimum and no maximum age prescribed.
3) They have to submit their and relatives’ accounts.	3) They have to submit certificate from the government, local bodies.
4. Differences: 1) Ownership of land 2) Knowledge of Vedas 3) Well-versed in administrative matters.	1) No such stipulation 2) No such condition 3) It is not a pre-requisite

Question 9.
Collect the pictures of ancient temples and make an album.
Answer:
Students activity.

Question 10.
Read the first two paragraphs under the title Agrkulture and Irrigation’ and comment on them.
Agriculture and Irrigation:
Many of the achievements of Tire Ciwlas were made possible through new developments in agriculture. The river Kaz’eri branches off into several small streams before crup tying into the Bay of Bengal, These streams over how frequently, depositing fertile soil on their banks. Water from the streams also provides the necessary moisture for agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice.

Although agriculture had developed earlier in other parts of Tamil Nadu, it was only from the fifth or sixth century that this area was opened up for large-scale cultivation, Forests Irad to be cleared in some regions: land had to be leveled in other areas. in the delta region embarrassments had to be built to prevent flooding and a canal had to be constructed to carry water to the fields, in many areas. two crops were grown in a year.
Answer:
1) Advantages of Kaveri River:

• Kaveri River has several branches.
• These branches overflow frequently.
• The deposit fertile on their Ñnks
• The streams also provide the necessary moisture for agriculture, particularly for the cultivation of rice.

2) Agricultural practices of Tamil Nadu:

• Forests were cleared.
• A large area was brought under cultivation.
• EmhankTnents were constructed to prevent flooding.
• Canals were also constructed.
• Two crops were grown in many areas.

3) Kinds of Irrigation facilities (In Tamil Nadu):

• Canals were constructed.
• In some areas, wells were dug.
• Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.

4) Aspects necessary for irrigation:

• Irrigation works require planning – organizing labour and resources.
• Maintaining these works.
• Deciding on how water is to be shared.

Project Work

Question 1.
Look at Map 1 and find out whether there were any kingdoms in Telangana?
Answer:
Eastern Chalukvas of Vengi were there in Telangana.

Question 2.
Compare the temple shown in this chapter with any present-day temple in your neighborhood.
Answer:
Students are advised to consult their teacher to compare such temples. The main difference one can observe is such a large temples were not built now-a day by the administration. However, practice of rituals are similar in most of the temples.

Question 3.
Find out more about taxes that are collected at present. Are these in cash, kind or labour services?
Answer:
Nowadays governments are collecting variety of taxes like.

1. Income tax, wealth tax, corporate tax.
2. Excise. Custom. Value Added Tax, Service Tax, Land Revenue, Professional Tax etc.
3. All the taxes are collected in cash only.

Intext Questions

Text Book Page No. 101

Question 1.
Locate the Gurjara – Pratiharas, Rashirakutas, Palas, Cholas and Chahamanas (Chuahans)(Mapping Skills)
Answer:

Question 2.
Can you identify the present-day states over which they exercised control?
Answer:
Rashtrakutas – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Deccan Plateau in Al’
Guqara – Pratiharas – Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat – UP Partly.
Palas – Bengal. (West Bengal & Bangladesh)
Cholas – Tamil Nadu – Karnataka
Chaharnanas – U.P., Rajasthan.

Text Book Page No. 102

Question 3.
Do you think being born as a Kshatriya was important in order to become a ruler during this period? One such instance was that of the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan. Initially, their were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. In the mid-eighth century, Dantidurga, a Rashtrakutu chief overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called hiranaya- garbha (literally, the golden womb). When this ritual was performed with the help of Brahmins, it was thought lo lead to the “rebirth” of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya even if he was not one by birth. (Reading the text (given), understanding and interpretation)
Answer:

1. Yes, in those days people believed that only Kshatriva were eligible to become rulers.
2. To proclaim himself as Kshatriva Dantidurga, a Rasthrakuta chief performed If Tanya Garbha, a ritual which lead to the ‘rebirth of the sacrificer as a Kshatriva.
3. Some gave up their traditional professions and took to arms, successfully establishing kingdoms. Eg: Kadamba Mavura Sharman of Karnataka and Harichandra of Rajasthan.

Text Book Page No. 104

Question 4.
List all the possible sources of irrigation mentioned in the inscription, and discuss how they might have been used. (Reading the text (given), understanding and interpretation)
Answer:
1) Possible sources of irrigation mentioned in the inscription are

• Wells,
• Canals,
• rivers,
• Tanks,
• Fishponds,
• Deep lakes

2. Water is essential for irrigation. When plenty of water resources are available it can be used for irrigation.
3) Construction of anicuts over the rivers construction of canals from tanks, lakes rivers have paved the way for the good irrigation facilities.

Question 5.
In what ways was this form of administration different from the present-day system? (Appreciation and Sensitivity)
Answer:

Ancient system	Present-day System
1) Kings often shared power with their Samanthas as well as with associations of peasants traders and Brabmanas. It is monocracy and king is supreme in administration.	1) Present day all are equal before law. It has council of ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Hence this is democratic form of government.
2) Resources were obtained from the producers i.e. peasants, cattle keepers, artisans and from traders.	2) Resources will be mobilised from all possible sources not leaving anything anybody except, concessions to the poor and needy.
3) Resources were used to administration, construction of temples and forts and fighting wars.	3) Resources are used for the development i.e. by spending on developmental activities are like construction roads, buildings Industries etc.,
4) Officers were recruited from influential families and positions were hereditary.	4) Officials, are recruited by merit through selection tests giving due weightage to underprivileged and impaired groups. These are time-bound jobs.
5) In army also influential and close relatives of king were recruited.	5) Only through selection tests i.e. merit recruitment.

Question 6.
Look at Map given in page 101 in the Textbook (Page No. 164 in this book) and suggest reasons for the rulers wanting to control Kanauj and the Ganga valley? (Appreciation and Sensitivity)
Answer:
Kanauj in the Ganga Valley is more fertile. Hence the neighbouring dynasties fought for control over the Kanauj in the Ganga valley. It is for wealth.

Text Book Page No. 105

Question 7.
Look at Map (given in page 164) again and discuss why the Chahamanas may have wanted to expand their territories? (Appreciation and Sensitivity)
Answer:

1. Chahamanas ruled over the region around Delhi and Aimer.
2. They attempted to expand their control to the west and east to consolidate their position.
3. But they were opposed by alukvas of Gujarat and the Gahadavalas of western Uttar Pradesh.

Text Book Page No. 108

Question 8.
Do you think women participated in these assemblies in your view, are lotteries useful for choosing members of committees?
Answer:
Women has no participation because they are unable to fulfill the following conditions like.

1. Ownership of land which normally with male members of the family
2. They have no knowledge of Vedas.
3. They are not well-versed in administrative matters.

Lotteries are useful for choosing members of committees because without fear or favour selection will be done. Hence it is objective, so I support the system of lottery for the selection. But there will be less chance for merit.

Text Book Page No. 109

Read the passage and answer the following questions:
VVhilc inscriptions tell us about kings and powerful, men, here is an excerpt from the Perivapu pranam. a twelfth-century, Teamwork, &‘he informs us about the lives of ordinary men and women.

On the outskirts, of Adanur was a small hamlet of Pulai yas, studded with small huts under old thatches arid inhabited in, agrarian labourers engaged in menial occupations. In the thresholds of the huts covered with strips of leather, little chickens moved about in groups: dark children who wore bracelets of black iron were prancing about. carrying little puppies … in the shade of the marudu (arjuna) trees, u female labourer put her baby, to sleep on a sheet of leather; there were mango trees from whose branches drums were hanging; and under the coconut palms, in little hollows on the ground, tiny-headed female dogs lay after whelping. The red-crested cocks crowed before dawn calling the brawny Pulaiyar (plural) to their day’s work: and bit day, under the shade of the kanji tree spread the voice of the wavy,-haired Pulaiya women singing as they, were husking paddy…

Question.
Describe all the activities that were taking place in the village. (Reading the text (given), understanding and interpretation)
Answer:

1. Agrarian labourers engaged in menial occupations.
2. Little chickens moved about in groups.
3. In the shade of the marudu (Arjuna) trees a female labourer put her baby to sleep on a sheet of leather.
4. Drums were hanging under the branches of mango tree.
5. Female dogs are under the shade of coconut palms.
6. Cocks crowded before dawn.
7. Pulaiyar women were singing while husking paddy under the shade of the kanji trees.

Additional Questions

Two Marks Questions

Question 1.
Name the Brahmins that took up arms.
Answer:
Mayura Sharman and Harichandra were Brahmins that took up arms.

Question 2.
Who were involved in “tripartite struggle?”
Answer:
Pratiharas, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynast es fought for control over Kanauj and were involved in “tripartite struggle.”

Question 3.
Who wrote “Kilab – al-Hind”?
Answer:
Al-Beruru wrote Kitab-al-Hind.

Question 4.
Who ruled from Delhi and Ajmer?
Answer:
Chauhans ruled from A1mer.

Question 5.
Who was the founder of Chola dynasty?
Answer:
Vijayalaya was the founder of Chola empire.

Question 6.
Who defeated Muhammad Ghori in 1191 A.D.?
Answer:
Prithviraja III defeated Md. Ghori in 1191.

Question 7.
Name the temples constructed by Cholas?
Answer:
The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangai.Konda-Cholapuram were built by Raja Raja and Rajendra Cholas.

Question 8.
Whose bronze images are considered as the finest?
Answer:
Cholas bronze images are considered as the finest in the world.

Long Answer Questions

Question 1.
How were the new dynasties emerged by seventh century?
Answer:

1. Initially sarnanthas or subordinates accepted the authority of existing kings and obeyed them.
2. After gaining power and wealth, they declared themselves to be Maha Samantha.
3. Later they asserted their independence from their overlords and declared themselves as kings.

Question 2.
Give some examples of newly emerged kings?
Answer:

1. Rasthrakutas in the Deccan were subordinates to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
2. In the mid-eighth century Dantidurga, a Rasthrakuta chief declared himself as king by performing a ritual called hiranya-garbha”.
3. Kadamba Mayurasharman and the Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra were Brahmanas who gave up their traditional professions and took to arms, successfully establishing kingdoms in Karnataka and Rajasthan respectively.

Question 3.
What do you know about Prashasti?
Answer:

1. Prashastis contains details about the ruling family such as their predecessors and the period to which they belong.
2. They also contain exaggerated accounts of ruler’s achievements.
3. These were composed by learned Brahmanas,

Question 4.
What are land grants? What was given with land?
Answer:

1. Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.
2. These were recorded on copper plates which were given to those who received the land.
3. In these plates the details and description of land and its boundaries etc.. were written.
4. These also contain details of powers delegated to the persons.

Question 5.
How were kings obtained resources?
Answer:

1. Resources were obtained from the producers i.e. peasants, cattle keepers, and artisans as part of produce or rent.
2. Revenue was also collected from traders,

Question 6.
How were the resources spent by kings?
Answer:
These resources were used

1. To finance the king’s establishment.
2. For the construction of temples and forts.
3. To fight wars which were in turn expected to lead to the acquisition of wealth in the form of plunders and access to land as well as trade routes.

Question 7.
How were the appointments made by the New Kingdoms?
Answer:

1. Revenue collectors were recruited from influential families.
2. Positions were often hereditary.
3. In the case of army also the position is same but in some cases, close relatives of the king held these positions.

Question 8.
What do you know about Tripartite struggle”?
Answer:

1. Kanauj in the Ganga Valley is the most fertile area.
2. For centuries, rulers belonging to the Gurjara – Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pata dynasties fought for control over Kanauj.
3. As there were three parties” in this long-drawn conflict, historians often describe it as the tripartite struggle.

Question 9.
Why Al- Beruni wrote Kitab – al. Hind?
Answer:

1. Sultan Muhammad of Ghazni was interested in finding out more about the people he conquered and entrusted to a scholar, Al – Beruni to write an account of the subcontinent.
2. Kitab-al-Hind is an important source for historians.

Question 10.
Write a note on Chahamanas?
Answer:

1. Chahamanas, later known as the Chauhans, ruled over the region around Delhi and Ajmer.
2. They attempted to expand their control to the west and the east, where they were opposed b the Chalukyas and the Gahadava las.
3. The best-known Chahatnana ruler was Prithviraj III who defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191 A.D but lost to him the very next year, in 1192 A.D.

Question 11.
Write a note on Chola temples.
Answer:

1. The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda – Cholapuram, built by Rajaraa and Rajendra are architectural and sculptural marvels.
2. Chola temples became center of settlements which grew around them,
3. These were centers of craft production.
4. Temples were also endowed with land by rulers as well as by others.
5. These temples were not only places of worship, they were the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well.

Question 12.
How was agriculture developed under Cholas?
Answer:

1. It was from the fifth or sixth-century areas were opened up for large-scale cultivation.
2. Forests were cleared in some regions.
3. Land was leveled in some areas.
4. In the delta region embankments had to be built to prevent flooding and canals were constructed to carry water to the fields.
5. A variety of methods were used for irrigation.
6. Huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.
7. In sonic areas, wells were dug.
8. In many areas, two crops were grown in a year.

Question 13.
How was the Chola administration?
Answer:

1. The king had a council of ministers top him.
2. He had a strong army and navy.
3. The empire was divided into mandapams or provinces, further subdivided into Valanadus and Nadus.
4. The village council and the nadu performed several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
5. Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the nadu under the supervision of the central chola government.

Question 14.
What is the authenticity of land grant document?
Answer:

1. Normally land grants were documented on copper plates.
2. These were written in Sanskrit / Tamil.
3. The ring holding the plates together is secured with the royal seal, to indicate that this is an authentic document.

Students are advised to consult their teacher to compare such temples. The main difference one can observe is such a large temples were not built now-a-days by the administration. However, practice of rituals are similar in most of the temples.

Reading the text (given), understanding and interpretation

a) Read the following information and answer the questions:
New Kings:

1. Rashtrakutas – Overthrew Chalukvas – Dantidurga – famous ruler.
2. Kadaniba Mayura Sharma – Brahman – established a new kingdom in Karnataka.
3. Gurjara Pratihara Harichandra – Brahman – established a new kingdom in Rajasthan.
4. Nagabhata – a Pratihara king. He won the ruler of Kanauj (U.P) / He defeated the kings of Vanga. Anarta, Malwa, Kirata, Turushka, Vatsa, Matsya.
5. Chahamanas – later known as Chauhans ruled over the region around Delhi and Ajmer. They were opposed by the Chalukvas of Gujarat. The best-known Chauhan king was Prithviraj III. He defeated Sultan Muhammad Chori.

Question 1.
List out the new kings and kingdoms from the table.
Answer:

1. Dantidurga – Rashtraku tas
2. Mayura Sharma – Karnataka
3. Harichanda – Rajasthan
4. Nagahhata – Pratihara
5. Prithviraj III – Chauhans

Question 2.
Who were the Brahmanas that became the rulers?
Answer:

1. The Kadamba Mayura Sharman,
2. The Gurjara Pratihara Harichandra. These were the two Brahmanas who gave up their traditional professions and took to arms, estabLished successfully the kingdoms in Karnataka and Rajasthan respectively.

Question 3.
Write briefly about Chauhan rulers.
Answer:
Chahamanas, later known as Chauhans, ruled over the region around Delhi and Ajmer. They were opposed by the Chalukya rulers of Gujarat but succeeded. The best Chauhan king was Prithviraj – III. He defeated even Sultan Muhammad Ghori.

Information skills
a. Many rulers described their achievements in Prashastis.
One Prashasti, written in Sanskrit and found in Gwalior. Madhya Pradesh, describes the exploits of Nagabhata, a Pratihara king, as follows:
The kings of Andhra, Saind1iwa (Sind), Vidarblw (part of Maharashtra), and Kalinga (part of Odisha) fell before him even as a prince ………..
He won a war over Chakravudha (the ruler of Kanauj)…
He defeated the king of Vanga (part of Bengal), Anarta (part of Gujarat), Malwa (part of Madhya Pradesh), Kirata (fire.t peoples), Turushka (Turks), Vatsa, Matsya (both kingdoms in North India)

1. What describes about the achievements of rulers?
Answer:
“Prashastis describe about the achievements of the rulers.

2. Who were the kings that surrendered to Nagahhataf
Answer:
The kings of Andhra, Saindhava, Vidarbha and Kalinga.

3. Who were defeated?
Answer:
The kings of Vanga, Anarta, Maiwa, Kirata, Turushka, Valsa, Matsya were defeated.

4. Which kingdom was a part of Bengal?
Answer:
Vanga was a part of Bengal.

5. Write about the above Prashasti.
Answer:
It was written in Sanskrit and found in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh describes the exploits of Nagabhata, a Pratihara King.

b. One of the rulers Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, Afghanistan ruled from, 997 AD to 1030 AD, and extended control over parts of Central Asia, Iran, and the north-western part of the subcontinent. He raided the subcontinent almost every year – his targets were wealthy temples, including that of Somnath. Gujarat. Much of the wealth Mahmud carried away was used to create a splendid capital city at Chazni.

Sultan Mahinud was also interested in finding out more about the people he conquered and entrusted a scholar named alBeruni to write an account of the subcontinent. This Arabic work, known as the Kitab al-Hind, is an important source for historians. Al-Bern ni consulted Sanskrit scholars to prepare this account.

1. Who was M.ahmud of Ghazni?
Answer:
He was ruler of Afghanistan who ruled from 997 AD to 1030 AD.

2. How did he extend his kingdom?
Answer:
He extended control over parts of Central Asia, Iran, and the North-Western part of sub-continent. He extended by raiding the sub-continent almost every year.

3. Which temple was plundered by Ghazni?
Answer:
‘Somnadh” temple was plundered by Ghazni.

4. What did Ghazni do with the wealth he plundered?
Answer:
He used the wealth to create a splendid capital city at Ghazni.

5. What was the book written by Al-Beruni?
Answer:
Kitab-al-Hind was the book written by Al-Beruni.

(c) Chola inscriptions mention several categories of land:
Vellwwagai
land of non-Brahmin proprietors
Brahmadeya
land gifted to Brahmins
Shalabhoga
land for the maintenance of a school
devadana, tirunamattukkani
land gifted to temple’
Pallichhandam
land donated to Jaina institutions.

1. What are “Vellanvagai”?
Answer:
Lands given to non-Brahma na peasant proprietors were called Vellanvagai.

2. Name the lands given to Brahmins.
Answer:
Brahmadeya were lands given to Brahmins.

3. What were Pallichhandam?
Answer:
The lands donated to Jaina institution were called Pallichhandam?

4. Match the following:
Part-A Part-B
1. Shalabboga ( ) a) Lands Gifted to temples
2. Devadana ( ) b) Land Gifted to Brahmins
3. Vellanvagai ( ) C) Land for the maintenance of a school
4. Brahmadeya : ) d) Land of non-Brahmins.
Ans:
1. Shalabboga – C) Land for the maintenance of a school
2. Devadana – a) Lands Gifted to temples
3. Vellanvagai – d) Land of non-Brahmins.
4. Brahmadeya – b) Land Gifted to Brahmins

Appreciation and Sensitivity

Question 1.
How are you impressed with the administration of Chola kings?
Answer:
The Chola administration was a nice administration. When it is compared with present administrative system, there are so many resemblances. That’s why appreciate with Chola administration.

Work Book

Question 1.
Many new dynasties emerged after which century? ( )
A) Fifth
B) Sixth
C) Seventh
D) Eighth
Answer:
C) Seventh

Question 2.
An example for asserting their independence form their overlords ( )
A) Rasthrakutas
B) Chalukvas
C) Cheras
D) Cholas
Answer:
A) Rasthrakutas

Question 3.
Prashastis were composed by ( )
A) Kings
B) Painters
C) Brahmanas
D) Samanthas
Answer:
C) Brahmanas

Question 4.
Nagabhata is a king of ( )
A) Andhra
B) Vidarbha
C) Kalinga
D) Pratihara
Answer:
D) Pratihara

Question 5.
Resources were obtained from these producers ( )
A) Peasants
B) Cattle keepers
C) Artisans
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 6.
“Tripartite struggle “is between ( )
A) Gurjara – Pratihara
B) Rasthrakuta
C) Pala
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 7.
Mahmud Ghazni raided many times on which temple? ( )
A) Somnath
B) Dwaraka
C) Brihadeeswai.
D) Puri
Answer:
A) Somnath

Question 8.
The best-known Chahamana ruler was ( )
A) Rajaraja
B) Vijavalaya
C) Prithviraj III
D) Rajendra I
Answer:
C) Prithviraj III

Question 9.
The temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built by ( )
A) Prithviraj
B) Rajendra I
C) Sultan Muhammad
D) Nagahbata
Answer:
B) Rajendra I

Question 10.
Finest bronze images belongs to ( )
A) Pandyas
B) Cheras
C) Cholas
D) Rasthrakutas
Answer:
C) Cholas

Question 11.
Settlements of peasants were known as ( )
A) Ur
B) Nadu
C) Mandalams
D) Valanadus
Answer:
A) Ur

Question 12.
Brahmadeya are grants given to ( )
A) Kshatrias
B) Sudras
C) Vaisyas
D) Brahmanas
Answer:
D) Brahmanas

Question 13.
Periyapuranam belongs to which century? ( )
A) Twelfth
B) Tenth
C) Second
D) Ninth
Answer:
A) Twelfth

Question 14.
Uttaramerur inscription tells us about the qualifications of ( )
A) Ministers
B) Member of a sabha
C) Priests
D) Warriors
Answer:
A) Ministers

Question 15.
Associations of traders ( )
A) Sabha
B) Samithi
C) Nagarams
D) Nadus
Answer:
C) Nagarams

Question 16.
The map shows the kingdom of ………………… .( )

A) Cholas
B) Rashirakutas
C) Palas
D) Kalingas
Answer:
B) Rashirakutas

Question 17.
Kalyani was under the rule of ……………… .( )
A) Cholas
B) Chalukyas
C) Kalingas
D) Pandvas
Answer:
B) Chalukyas

Question 18.
The capital of Pandyas ( )
A) Kanchi
B) Madurai
C) Vengi
D) Badami
Answer:
B) Madurai

Question 19.
Capital of Pallavas ( )
A) Kanchi
B) Madurai
C) Vengi
D) Badami
Answer:
A) Kanchi

Question 20.
Chola temples were recognised as centres of
A) earning centers
B) reaction centers
C) museums
D) craft production
Answer:
D) craft production

Question 21.
Prashastis mainly ………………. . ( )
A) describe the donations
B) describe the achievements of rulers
C) weapons used
D) the details of kings families
Answer:
B) describe the achievements of rulers

Question 22.
The temple shown in the picture ( )

A) Tirumala temple
B) Angkor wat temple
C) Tanjavoor temple
D) Gangaikonda cholapuram
Answer:
D) Gangaikonda cholapuram

Question 23.
Cholas’s appreciable achievement in developing agriculture ( )
A) Using pesticides
B) Using hybrid varieties
C) Maintaining streams and canals
D) Emptying flood water into Bay of Bengal
Answer:
C) Maintaining streams and canals