Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 MCQ
Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 MCQ
Turning Tides: 11th and 12th Centuries Class 7 MCQ
Question 1.
Choose the correct option:
I. The 11th and 12th centuries saw the rise of the Chaulukya dynasty in Gujarat.
II. Muhammad Ghuri successfully established a lasting rule in India after his initial invasions.
III. The Chola Empire engaged in extensive public works during this period.
IV. Cultural exchanges between India and Southeast Asia were minimal during the Chola reign.
Options:
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I and IV
Answer:
(b) I and III
Question 2.
Choose the correct option:
I. The Cholas built roads, tanks, and canals to improve irrigation and communication.
II. The relationship between the Cholas and the Shrīvijaya was solely based on military conflict.
III. The Chola Empire engaged in extensive public works during this period.
IV. Rajendra Chola I's expeditions were aimed at permanent occupation of the Shrivijaya Empire.
Options:
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and IV
(d) I and IV
Answer:
(b) I and III
Question 3.
Identify the appropriate option to fill in the empty boxes:
| Dynasty | Characteristics |
| Cholas | Known for their naval expeditions and temple architecture |
| ? | Famous for the construction of the Kandariya Mahadeva temple. |
| ? | Renowned for their contributions to literature and science |
Answer:
(a) Paramāras, Hoysalas
(b) Chandellas, Hoysalas
(c) Eastern Gangas, Paramāras
(d) Hoysalas, Chalukyas
Answer:
(b) Chandellas, Hoysalas
Question 4.
During the 11th and 12th centuries, the military campaigns of Mahmūd of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghurī significantly altered the political landscape of northern India. Which of the following was a direct consequence of Muhammad Ghuri's conquests?
(a) The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, leading to long-term foreign rule in India.
(b) The unification of all Indian kingdoms against foreign invaders.
(c) The immediate end of trade with Southeast Asia.
(d) The complete destruction of all local cultures and traditions.
Answer:
(a) The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate, leading to long-term foreign rule in India.
Question 5.
The period of the 11th and 12th centuries in India is characterised by both change and continuity. Which of the following statements best illustrates the continuity of cultural and economic practices during this time?
(a) The complete decline of trade routes due to constant warfare.
(b) The ongoing development of monumental architecture and literature despite political turmoil.
(c) The immediate collapse of all educational institutions following invasions.
(d) The rise of a single dominant religion that replaced all others.
Answer:
(b) The ongoing development of monumental architecture and literature despite political turmoil.
Case Study
I. Nalanda's famous library, spread over three multi-storey buildings, contained lakhs of manuscripts. The Chinese pilgrims Yijing and Xuanzang spent some time there, studying manuscripts and selecting many to take back to China. After Bakhtiyar Khilji's attack, the library is said to have burned for months.
Tibetan scholars, who were both teaching and studying there, fled back to Tibet with as many manuscripts as they could carry. When Dharmasvamin, a Tibetan monk, visited the site some three decades later, he found it half ruined. Yet, a 90 -year-old teacher, Rahula Śhrībhadra, was still instructing a class of about 70 students - perhaps Nalanda's last class...
Question 1.
What was the primary purpose of Xuanzang's travels to India?
Answer:
To study Buddhist texts and gather manuscripts.
Question 2.
Which two countries were significantly influenced by the knowledge and manuscripts from Nalanda?
Answer:
China and Tibet.
Question 3.
Discuss the impact of the destruction of Nalanda's library on the spread of knowledge in Asia. Provide two points.
Answer:
- The destruction of Nalanda's library led to a significant loss of Buddhist texts and scholarly works, which hindered the continuity of Buddhist education and scholarship in the region.
- The fleeing Tibetan scholars took with them as many manuscripts as possible, which helped preserve some of the knowledge and facilitated the transmission of Buddhist teachings to Tibet.