10. New Kings and Kingdoms (History Quiz)

10. New Kings and Kingdoms (History Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Chalukyas ruled over the region of
  A. Gujarat
  B. Kanauj
  C. Ajmer
  D. Western U.P.

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Chauhans – ruled over the region around Delhi and Ajmer.
  Chalukyas – ruled over Gujarat and
  Gahadavalas – ruled over western Uttar Pradesh.

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• 12

  Tripartite struggle was for __________
  A. Gujarat
  B. Delhi
  C. Ajmer
  D. Kanauj

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  For City of Kanauj in the Ganga valley, rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for its control. Because there were three “parties” in this conflict, historians describe it as the “tripartite struggle”.

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• 13

  hat is true regarding Vijayalaya?
  i. He belonged to the family of Cholas
  ii. He was defeated by Muttaraiyar
  iii. He built Thanjavur town

  A. Only I and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Muttaraiyar, was subordinate to the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram, held power in the Kaveri delta
  • Vijayalaya, belonged to the family of the Cholas from Uraiyur
  • He captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century.
  • He built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini.

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• 14

  What is false regarding Chola temples?
  A. They were hub of economic, social and cultural life
  B. They were centres of craft production
  C. The making of iron images was the most distinctive features of Chola temples
  D. They often become the nuclei of settlements which grew around them

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, built by Rajaraja and Rajendra I, are architectural and sculptural marvels.
  • Chola temples often became the nuclei of settlements which grew around them.
  • These were centres of craft production.
  • Temples were also endowed with land by rulers as well as by others.
  • The produce of this land went into maintaining all the specialists who worked at the temple and very often lived near it.
  • Temples were not only places of worship; they were the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well
  • The making of bronze images was the most distinctive features of Chola temples

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• 15

  Muvendavelan, a title given by Chola king to-
  A. Chief of three armies
  B. Rich landlords
  C. Head of an assembly/ sabha
  D. Traders performed administrative functions

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc. as markers of respect, and entrusted them with important offices of the state at the centre.

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• 16

  Match the form of the land with its meaning
  i. Vellanvagai a. land for maintenance of schools
  ii. Shalabhoga b. land donated to Jaina institutions
  iii. Pallichchhandam c. land of non-brahmana peasants

  A. i-b, ii-a, iii-c
  B. i-c, ii-a, iii-b
  C. i-c, ii-b, iii-a
  D. i-a, ii-b, iii-c

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmanas
  • Vellanvagai: land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors
  • Shalabhoga: land for the maintenance of a school
  • Devadana, tirunamattukkani: land gifted to temples
  • Pallichchhandam: land donated to Jaina institutions

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• 17

  What is true regarding Nagarams?
  i. It is association of rich farmers
  ii. they performed administrative functions in town
  A. only i
  B. only ii
  C. both i and ii
  D. none

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Associations of traders known as Nagarams. They occasionally performed administrative functions in towns.

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• 18

  Which of the following is not the condition for a member of a Sabha?
  A. One should have knowledge of Vedas
  B. Should have been a member of another committee
  C. Should be between 35 and 70 years of age
  D. Should have their own homes

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • All those who wish to become members of the sabha should be owners of land from which land revenue is collected.
  • They should have their own homes.
  • They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
  • They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
  • They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest.
  • If anyone has been a member of any committee in the last three years, he cannot become a member of another committee.
  • Anyone who has not submitted his accounts, and those of his relatives, cannot contest the elections.

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• 19

  Chola dynasty was established by
  A. Muttaraiyar
  B. Rajaraja I
  C. Rajendra
  D. Vijayalaya

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Vijayalaya, belonged to the family of the Cholas from Uraiyur
  • Muttaraiyar, was subordinate to the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram, held power in the Kaveri delta
  • He captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century.

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• 20

  Settlement of peasants is known as-
  A. Ur
  B. Araiyar
  C. Nadu
  D. Pulaiya

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Ur: Settlement of peasants
  Nadu: Group of villages (justice & tax collection) – supervised by Vellala caste (rich peasants)
  Pulaiyas – a name used for a social group considered “outcastes” by Brahmanas and Vellalas

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