Grade 7 : Social Science - Empires and Kingdoms: 6th to 10th Centuries (Set 1)

Question 1

A student is reading an account written by the court poet Banabhatta describing the life and conquests of a famous 7th-century ruler who ruled from Kannauj.

Which ruler's biography, titled 'Harshacharita', was composed by Banabhatta?

Accepted Answer

B) Harshavardhana

Answer

A) Pulakeshin II

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C) Samudragupta

Answer

D) Rajendra Chola

Question 2

A Chinese Buddhist monk spent several years in India during the 7th century, studying at the Nalanda monastery and recording detailed accounts of society during King Harsha's reign.

Who was this celebrated Chinese pilgrim?

Accepted Answer

C) Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)

Answer

A) Fa-Hien

Answer

B) Megasthenes

Answer

D) Al-Biruni

Question 3

Harshavardhana tried to expand his empire into the Deccan, but his southward march was successfully halted along the Narmada River by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

A) Pulakeshin II

Answer

B) Narasimhavarman I

Answer

C) Mahendravarman I

Answer

D) Dantidurga

Question 4

What was the capital city of the early Chalukya dynasty of the Deccan?

Accepted Answer

D) Vatapi (Badami)

Answer

A) Kanchipuram

Answer

B) Pataliputra

Answer

C) Thanjavur

Question 5

Which ancient dynasty ruled over northern Tamil Nadu and parts of coastal Andhra, with its royal capital established at Kanchipuram?

Accepted Answer

A) The Pallavas

Answer

B) The Guptas

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C) The Pratiharas

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D) The Palas

Question 6

The famous rock-cut monolithic 'Ratha' temples and the Shore Temple are masterpieces of 7th-century South Indian architecture.

At which coastal town were these monolithic monuments developed under Pallava patronage?

Accepted Answer

B) Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)

Answer

A) Madurai

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C) Ujjain

Answer

D) Hampi

Question 7

Assertion (A): The tripartite struggle between the 8th and 10th centuries involved continuous conflicts for political control over Kannauj.
Reason (R): Kannauj was situated in the fertile upper Gangetic plains and symbolized sovereignty over northern India.

Choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R):

Accepted Answer

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer

C) A is true, but R is false.

Answer

D) A is false, but R is true.

Question 8

Which three powerful dynasties fought for supremacy over Kannauj during the Tripartite Struggle?

Accepted Answer

C) Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas

Answer

A) Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas

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B) Mauryas, Sungas, and Kushanas

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D) Pallavas, Chalukyas, and Satavahanas

Question 9

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty who performed the 'Hiranyagarbha' ritual to declare his royal sovereignty?

Accepted Answer

B) Dantidurga

Answer

A) Amoghavarsha I

Answer

C) Krishna I

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D) Govinda III

Question 10

Visitors traveling to the Ellora caves in Maharashtra marvel at a monolithic rock-cut Shiva temple carved out of a single mountain cliff under Rashtrakuta patronage.

What is the name of this monumental rock-cut temple?

Accepted Answer

D) Kailashanatha Temple (Cave 16)

Answer

A) Brihadisvara Temple

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B) Sun Temple

Answer

C) Meenakshi Temple

Question 11

Which ancient center of higher learning, located in modern-day Bihar, received royal patronage from both Harshavardhana and the Pala dynasty?

Accepted Answer

B) Nalanda

Answer

A) Takshashila

Answer

C) Vallabhi

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D) Kanchi

Question 12

The Pala rulers, who dominated eastern India from the 8th century onward, were ardent patrons of which religion?

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhism

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B) Jainism

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C) Zoroastrianism

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D) Christianity

Question 13

The Aihole inscription, which records the military victories of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II, was composed by which court poet?

Accepted Answer

C) Ravikirti

Answer

A) Harishena

Answer

B) Kalidasa

Answer

D) Dandin

Question 14

Assertion (A): Royal inscriptions called 'Prashastis' often praised rulers in glowing terms.
Reason (R): Prashastis were composed by learned court poets and officials to depict their patrons as heroic and victorious leaders.

Which statement accurately describes the relation between (A) and (R)?

Accepted Answer

B) Both A and R are true, and R provides the correct explanation of A.

Answer

A) A is true, but R is false.

Answer

C) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

Answer

D) A is false, but R is true.

Question 15

In early medieval South India, royal administration recognized different local community assemblies. One specific assembly consisted exclusively of prominent Brahmin landholders.

What was this assembly of Brahmin landholders called in Pallava records?

Accepted Answer

D) Sabha

Answer

A) Ur

Answer

B) Nagaram

Answer

C) Samanta

Question 16

In early medieval local assemblies, an organization or guild predominantly managed by merchants and traders was termed:

Accepted Answer

A) Nagaram

Answer

B) Sabha

Answer

C) Mandal

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D) Grama

Question 17

What title was given to military chiefs and local lords who provided armed troops to kings in exchange for revenue rights over allotted lands?

Accepted Answer

C) Samantas

Answer

A) Purohitas

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B) Senapatis

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D) Amatyas

Question 18

Which renowned Gurjara-Pratihara ruler restored imperial power and successfully defended western India in the 9th century?

Accepted Answer

B) Mihira Bhoja

Answer

A) Gopala

Answer

C) Pulakeshin I

Answer

D) Simhavishnu

Question 19

Land granted directly to Brahmanas by early medieval rulers, which was typically exempted from state tax, was referred to as:

Accepted Answer

D) Brahmadeya

Answer

A) Vellanvagai

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B) Shalabhoga

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C) Devadana

Question 20

A student notes that medieval kings frequently distributed royal charter records detailing granted land boundaries, wells, trees, and tax exemptions.

On which durable material were these official royal land grants predominantly engraved?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper plates

Answer

B) Papyrus sheets

Answer

C) Clay seals only

Answer

D) Palm bark leaves

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