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Multiple Choice

Which ruler unified North India after the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Ashoka

• Harsha

• Samudragupta

• Prithviraj Chauhan

Multiple Choice

Why was Harsha unable to maintain the unity of his empire after his death?

• He divided his empire equally

• He had no heir

• He migrated to South India

• His capital was destroyed

Open Ended

Explain who the samantas were during Harsha’s rule.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason samantas became independent rulers?

• They defeated Harsha in war

• Central authority weakened after Harsha

• They controlled maritime trade

• They were Brahmin priests

Reorder

Arrange the events in the correct order:

• Harsha dies

• Samantas gain power

• Empire breaks into smaller kingdoms

• Harsha controls samantas

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

What happens when central rule becomes weak?

• Trade increases

• New smaller kingdoms emerge

• Kings become Brahmanas

• Armies stop expanding

Multiple Choice

Which region saw new powerful kingdoms emerge besides North India?

• Afghanistan

• Deccan and South India

• Sri Lanka

• Tibet

Multiple Choice

Which kingdom was founded by Gopala?

• Rashtrakutas

• Cholas

• Gurjara-Pratiharas

• Palas

Multiple Choice

Which kingdom had its capital at Kanauj?

• Cholas

• Rashtrakutas

• Gurjara-Pratiharas

• Palas

Multiple Choice

Where was Kanauj located?

• Along River Ganga

• On the coast

• Near Thanjavur

• In Sri Lanka

Multiple Choice

Which responsibility did samantas NOT have?

• Collect taxes

• Command troops

• Perform rituals

• Make bronze sculptures

Open Ended

How did samantas become kings?

Multiple Choice

Which factor best explains the rise of new kingdoms after Harsha?

• Rise of Buddhism

• Weak central authority

• Foreign invasions

• Lack of agriculture