7 Class.History.CW/HW.Chapter10.The Rise of Small Kingdom in North India.

Chapter 10

7 Class. History. CW/HW.

The Rise of Small Kingdom in North India. 

Keywords.  

epic poem : a long narrative poem usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture of the poet 

feudal system : the socio - political set - up of medieval Europe based on land holdings, 

miniature painting : a small painting executed with great detail  .  

mural painting : any piece of artwork painted or applied on a wall, celling, etc.  

patron : a person who supports an artist, writer, etc.  , with money, gift or endorsement.  

philosphy : the study of nature, cause of principles of reality, 

polygamy : the practice of having more than one wife.

Something To Know 

Tick the correct option.  

1. Who was the author of Kaviragamarga?  

(a) Dantidurga 

(b) Govind III 

(c) Amoghavarsha 

(d) Gopala 

2. Vikramsheel Vihar, a center for Buddhist education was established by 

(a) Gopala 

(b) Dharampala 

(c) Mihir Bhoj 

(d) Devapala 

3. The  Sun temple, known for its fine architecture, is located at 

(a) Puri 

(b) Bhubneswar 

(c) Khajuraho 

(d) Konark 

4.Who among the following kings was elected by the people?  

(a) Dantidurga 

(b) Mihir Bhoj 

(c) Gopala 

(d) Govinda III 

5.Which one of the following temples was NOT constructed by the Paratiharas?  

(a) Thanjavur 

(b) Konark 

(b) Khajuraho 

(d) Mahabalipuram 

B. Fill in the blanks.  

1. Regional languages ​​developed very fast under the rule of ---a Pratihara King.

2. ------- was the real founder of Rashtrakuta empire.  

3. The gift of land to the Brahmins was known as ---- or -----

4. The Bhakt saints opposed ------ and ------

5. The examples of the paintings of north India can be found in the form of ----

C. Write True or False for the following statements.  

1.  The kingdoms of Pratiharas and Palas rose in north India.  

2. Govinda Ill was a Rashtrakuta ruler 

3. The Tripartite struggle involved the Rashtrakuta, the Pratihara and the Pala.  

4. The four main clans of Rajputs are known as Agnikulas.  

5. Mohammad Ghori came from Iran 

D. Answer the following questions in brief.  

1 Name the four main clans of the Rajputs 

2.  Mention the titles taken by Rashtrakuta rulers.  

3. Who was Chand Bardai?  

4.  List the temples built by Pratihara rulers,

5. Give reasons for the decline of feudal system in north India.  

E. Answer the following questions.  

1. Why is the period after Harshavardhan's death called a period of political instability?  

2. Mention any five important features of the Rashtrakuta empire.  

3. What is the contribution of the Pala dynasty in various fields?  

4.  Mention any four famous features of the Pratiharas rule.  

5. Describe the economic and social condition of North India during the medieval period.  

Value Based Question.   

The Rashtrakutas followed Jainism but also patronised Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.  

What qualities of Rashtrakutas are depicted in the above mentioned statement?  

How far is it correct to call the Rashtrakutas secular in the light of present day secularism in India?  

We see Indian secularism advocates respect of all religions.  Then why do some people disrespect religion of others?  

Give two suggestions to make people tolerant towards other religions. 

Map Skill.

On an outline map of India, mark the extent of the Rashtrakuta, Pala, Protihara and Rajput Wingdoms 

Something To Do 

1 collect pictures of the great monuments of north India and make a scrapbook with information about their location, special characteristics, modes of  travelling to reach there, famous handicrafts, etc. 

2. Prepare a comparative table as per the following format about the Rashtrakutas, the Palas and the Pratiharas.

Dynasty.  

Names of Dynasty the Kings 

The Period 

Religion 

Literary Achievements 

An and Architecture