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I. Choose the correct answer: 5II. Fill in the blanks: 2III. Match the following: 1IV. True or False: 1V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer: 3VI. Answer in one or two sentences: 3VII. Answer the following: 3VIII. HOTs: 1IX. Students Activity: 1XI. Answer Grid: 5VI. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer: 2
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1I. Choose the correct answer:5 questions
Q.1Who wrote Prithivirajraso?v
  1. A. Kalhana
  2. B. Vishakadatta
  3. C. Rajasekara
  4. D. Chand Bardai
Solution

d) Chand Bardai
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Answer:

d) Chand Bardai
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Q.2Who was the first prominent ruler of Pratiharas?v
  1. A. Bhoja I
  2. B. Naga Bhatta I
  3. C. Jayapala
  4. D. Chandradeva
Solution

b) Naga Bhatta I

Answer:

b) Naga Bhatta I

Q.3Ghazni was a small principality in ………………v
  1. A. Mangolia
  2. B. Turkey
  3. C. Persia
  4. D. Afghanistan
Solution

d) Afghanistan

Answer:

d) Afghanistan

Q.4What was the most important cause of the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni?v
  1. A. To destroy idolatry
  2. B. To plunder the wealth of India
  3. C. To spread Islam in India
  4. D. To establish a Muslim state in India –
Solution

d) Chand Bardai
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Answer:

d) Chand Bardai
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Q.2One of the four prominent clans of the Rajputs ruled from Gurjaratra in Jodhpur.v
  1. A. Palas
  2. B. Pratiharas
  3. C. Chauhans
  4. D. Chalukyas
Solution

(b) Pratiharas

Answer:

(b) Pratiharas

2II. Fill in the blanks:2 questions
Q.G11. ………… was the founder of Vikramashila University.v
Solution

Dharmpala
2. Arabs conquered Sind in …………….
712 A.D ( C.E)
3. The city of Ajmer was founded by ………………….
Simharaji
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4. The Khandarya temple is in ……….
Madhya Pradesh

Answer:

Dharmpala
2. Arabs conquered Sind in …………….
712 A.D ( C.E)
3. The city of Ajmer was founded by ………………….
Simharaji
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4. The Khandarya temple is in ……….
Madhya Pradesh

Q.G61. The Rajput States formed a collective entity called ……………………v
Solution

Rajputana
2. Tomaras were ruling in the ………………….. region.
Harayana
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3. Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed by ………………. in 1829.
James Tod
4. Harichandra laid the foundation of the ………….. dynasties
Gujarat
5. ………………….. was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas.
Nagabhatta I
6. Deva Pala donated 5 villages to…………………..
Buddhists
7.The Founder of the second Pala dynasty was…………………..
Mahipala I
8. The Chauhans capital was…………………..
Ans:
Sakambari
9. A was the bride choosing the bridegroom of her choice.
suyamwara
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10. Rajasthani painting focuses on…………………..themes.
religious
11. The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has …………………..temples.
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12. The Palas were adherents to …………………..school of Buddhism.
Mahayana
13. The monk ………………….. reformed Tibetan Buddhism.
Atisha
14. Islam originated at …………………..in Arabia.
Mecca
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15. The founder of Islam was Prophet…………………..
Muhammad Nabi

Answer:

Rajputana
2. Tomaras were ruling in the ………………….. region.
Harayana
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India
3. Thirty-six royal Rajput clans were listed by ………………. in 1829.
James Tod
4. Harichandra laid the foundation of the ………….. dynasties
Gujarat
5. ………………….. was the first and prominent ruler of Pratiharas.
Nagabhatta I
6. Deva Pala donated 5 villages to…………………..
Buddhists
7.The Founder of the second Pala dynasty was…………………..
Mahipala I
8. The Chauhans capital was…………………..
Ans:
Sakambari
9. A was the bride choosing the bridegroom of her choice.
suyamwara
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10. Rajasthani painting focuses on…………………..themes.
religious
11. The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has …………………..temples.
30
12. The Palas were adherents to …………………..school of Buddhism.
Mahayana
13. The monk ………………….. reformed Tibetan Buddhism.
Atisha
14. Islam originated at …………………..in Arabia.
Mecca
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15. The founder of Islam was Prophet…………………..
Muhammad Nabi

3III. Match the following:1 questions
Q.G2A B 1. Khajuraho 2. Sun temple 3. Dilwara Templev
  1. A. Mount Abu
  2. B. Bundelkhand
  3. C. Konark
Solution

A
B
1. Khajuraho
b) Bundelkhand
2. Sun temple
c) Konark
3. Dilwara Temple
a) Mount Abu

Answer:

A
B
1. Khajuraho
b) Bundelkhand
2. Sun temple
c) Konark
3. Dilwara Temple
a) Mount Abu

4IV. True or False:1 questions
Q.G31. Rajputra is a Latin word.v
Solution

False
2. King Gopala was elected by the people.
True
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3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
False
4.Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.
True
5. Indians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Arabs.
False
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Answer:

False
2. King Gopala was elected by the people.
True
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India
3. The temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
False
4.Raksha Bandan is a festival of brotherhood.
True
5. Indians learnt the numerals 0-9 from Arabs.
False
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5V. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:3 questions
Q.1Assertion : The tripartite struggle was to have control over Kanauj. Reason : Kanauj was a big city.v
  1. A. R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. A is wrong and R is correct.
  4. D. A and R are wrong.
Solution

a) R is the correct explanation of A.
Questions 2.
Statement I : Mahipala could not extend his domain beyond Benaras.
Statement II : Mahipala and Rajendra Chola were contemporaries.
a) I is correct
b) II is correct
c) I and II are correct
d) I and II are false.
c) I and II are correct
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Answer:

a) R is the correct explanation of A.
Questions 2.
Statement I : Mahipala could not extend his domain beyond Benaras.
Statement II : Mahipala and Rajendra Chola were contemporaries.
a) I is correct
b) II is correct
c) I and II are correct
d) I and II are false.
c) I and II are correct
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Q.3Assertion: India’s Islamic period did not begin after Arab conquest of Sind in AD (CE)712. Reason: Gurjara Pratiharas gave a stiff resistance to Arabs.v
  1. A. R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. A is correct and R is wrong.
  4. D. A is wrong and R is correct.
Solution

c) I and II are correct.

Answer:

c) I and II are correct.

Q.4Assertion: The second battle of Tarain was lost by Prithiviraj. Reason: There was disunity among the Rajputs,v
  1. A. R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. A is correct and R is wrong.
  4. D. A is wrong and R is correct.
Solution

a) R is the correct explanation of A

Answer:

a) R is the correct explanation of A

6VI. Answer in one or two sentences:3 questions
Q.1Write about the tripartite struggle over Kanauj.v
Solution

There was a tripartite struggle between the Gujara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan, and the Palas of Bengal wanted to establish their supremacy over the fertile region of Kanauj.
In this process, all their powers were weakened.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India

Answer:

There was a tripartite struggle between the Gujara Pratiharas of Malwa, the Rashtrakutas of Deccan, and the Palas of Bengal wanted to establish their supremacy over the fertile region of Kanauj.
In this process, all their powers were weakened.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India

Q.2Name any four Rajput clans.v
Solution

The Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawar’s.

Answer:

The Pratiharas, the Chauhans, the Solankis, and the Paramaras of Pawar’s.

Q.3Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty?v
Solution

Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty.

Answer:

Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty.

7VII. Answer the following:3 questions
Q.1What was the impact of the Arab conquest of Sind? (point out any five)v
Solution

The impact of the Arab conquest of Sind was
Islam was spread over Indian regions.
Arab Scholars translated Sanskrit books into Arabic.
The importance of zero was learned by Arabs from India.
The Arabs learned the numerals 0 to 9 from India.
The people in the west and the Arabs learned the game of chess from the Indians.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India

Answer:

The impact of the Arab conquest of Sind was
Islam was spread over Indian regions.
Arab Scholars translated Sanskrit books into Arabic.
The importance of zero was learned by Arabs from India.
The Arabs learned the numerals 0 to 9 from India.
The people in the west and the Arabs learned the game of chess from the Indians.
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Q.1Name some important Rajput buildings.v
Solution

Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranthambhore and Kumbhalgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi, and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Guide History Term 1 Chapter 2 Emergence of New Kingdoms in North India

Answer:

Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranthambhore and Kumbhalgarh (all in Rajasthan), Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi, and Asirgarh (all in Madhya Pradesh).
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Q.2Describe the expeditions of Mahmud of Ghazni.v
Solution

Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India.
The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom and its King Jayapala was defeated in 1001 A.D.
The Successor of Jayapala, Anand Pala fought against Mahmud in the battle of Waihind and defeated in 1008 A.D.
In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneswar.
In 1018 Mahmud Plundered the holy city of Mathura and attacked Kanauj.
He raids Gujarat and in 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud defeated Solanki King and plundered Anhilwad.
He sacked the famous temple of Somnath by breaking the idol.
His last campaign was through Sind in 1030A.D. (CE).
Mahmud died in 1030 A.D.
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Answer:

Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India.
The initial raids were against the Shahi kingdom and its King Jayapala was defeated in 1001 A.D.
The Successor of Jayapala, Anand Pala fought against Mahmud in the battle of Waihind and defeated in 1008 A.D.
In 1011 he raided Nagarkot in Punjab hills and Thaneswar.
In 1018 Mahmud Plundered the holy city of Mathura and attacked Kanauj.
He raids Gujarat and in 1024 A.D. (CE) Mahmud defeated Solanki King and plundered Anhilwad.
He sacked the famous temple of Somnath by breaking the idol.
His last campaign was through Sind in 1030A.D. (CE).
Mahmud died in 1030 A.D.
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8VIII. HOTs:1 questions
Q.G4Question a. Difference between Mahmud Ghazni’s invasion and Muhammad Ghor’s invasion.v
Solution

Mahmud Ghazni invasion:
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India. He initially raided the shahi kingdom. After his victory over Shahi and Waihind, he extended his rule over Punjab. But his subsequent raids were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. Some of the cities were Nagarkot, Thaneshwar, Mathura, and Anhilwad. He plundered the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol.
Muhammad Ghor’s invasion:
Muhammad of Ghor who was initially a vassal of Ghazni took over its control after the death of Mahmud Ghazni. Unlike Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire in India and captured Multan and Punjab.
Question b.
Find out
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Answer:

Mahmud Ghazni invasion:
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted 17 raids into India. He initially raided the shahi kingdom. After his victory over Shahi and Waihind, he extended his rule over Punjab. But his subsequent raids were aimed at plundering the rich temples and cities of North India. Some of the cities were Nagarkot, Thaneshwar, Mathura, and Anhilwad. He plundered the famous temple of Somnath, breaking the idol.
Muhammad Ghor’s invasion:
Muhammad of Ghor who was initially a vassal of Ghazni took over its control after the death of Mahmud Ghazni. Unlike Ghazni, he wanted to extend his empire in India and captured Multan and Punjab.
Question b.
Find out
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9IX. Students Activity:1 questions
Q.G5Question a. Word Splash (Students discuss what they know about the words given here. They use the words from what they have learnt in a narrative form) Harsha, Rajputs, Kanauj, Vikramashila, Prithiviraj, Caliphv
Solution

Harsha: A famous king of the Rajput clans.
Rajputs: Rajputra Means scion of the royal blood. They are known for their valour and chivalry. They ruled northern and central India.
Kanauj: A very fertile region, there was a prolonged tripartite struggle between Pratiharas of Malwa, Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal.
Vikramashila: Dharmapala, the pala king founded Vikramashik Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning.
Prithiviraj: Prithiviraj Chauhan, the last of Chauhan’s kings, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers.
Caliph: Caliph means a representative of Prophet Muhammad.
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b. Time Line:
Write the event for the given year in each column.
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Answer:

Harsha: A famous king of the Rajput clans.
Rajputs: Rajputra Means scion of the royal blood. They are known for their valour and chivalry. They ruled northern and central India.
Kanauj: A very fertile region, there was a prolonged tripartite struggle between Pratiharas of Malwa, Rashtrakutas of Deccan and the Palas of Bengal.
Vikramashila: Dharmapala, the pala king founded Vikramashik Monastery, which became a great centre of Buddhist learning.
Prithiviraj: Prithiviraj Chauhan, the last of Chauhan’s kings, was considered the greatest of all Chauhan rulers.
Caliph: Caliph means a representative of Prophet Muhammad.
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b. Time Line:
Write the event for the given year in each column.
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10XI. Answer Grid:5 questions
Q.1Who was the Shahi ruler of Punjab defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?v
Solution

King Jayapala

Answer:

King Jayapala

Q.2Rajput style of Painting is calledv
Solution

Rajasthani
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Answer:

Rajasthani
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Q.3How many Rajput clans were there?v
Solution

36

Answer:

36

Q.4Who established the first Islamic empire in India?v
Solution

Muhammad of Ghor

Answer:

Muhammad of Ghor

Q.5Who was the first Sultan of Delhi?v
Solution

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

Answer:

Qutb-ud-din Aibak

11VI. Consider the following statements. Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:2 questions
Q.1Assertion (A): Mahipala I was called the founder of the second Pala dynasty. Reason (R): Mahipala I was the powerful ruler of the Pala dynasty,v
  1. A. R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. A is correct and R is wrong.
  4. D. A is wrong and R is correct.
Solution

a) R Is the correct explanation of A.

Answer:

a) R Is the correct explanation of A.

Q.3Consider the following statements and find out which is/are correct. 1. The Arabs learned the numerals o tp 9 from Indians 2. The game of chess was learned by Arabs from Indians. 3. Indians learned the importance of 0 from Arabs. 4. Through the ArabsEurope gained more knowledge in mathematicsv
  1. A. 1,2 and 3 are correct.
  2. B. 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
  3. C. 2, 3, and 4 are correct.
  4. D. 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
Solution

b) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

Answer:

b) 1, 2, and 4 are correct.