Sultanate Period Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an overview of the first term syllabus for class seven history and civics, focusing on the Sultanate period. It covers the functioning of the government, the Ikta system, societal divisions, cultural developments in language, music, and dance, and the architectural influences of the Turks and Arabs. The video concludes with a picture study on Kawali music.

Which chapters are included in the first term syllabus for history?

• Geography of India, Indian Economy, Indian Politics, Indian Culture, Indian History

• The Constitution of India, The Mughal Empire, The British Raj, Independence Movement, Modern India

• Medieval Europe, Rise and Spread of Islam, The Turkish Invaders, The Delhi Sultanate, Administration Society and Culture of the Delhi Sultanate

• Ancient Civilizations, The Renaissance, The Industrial Revolution, World War I, World War II

What was the most important office in the Sultanate government?

• The Sultan's Office

• The Chief Minister's Office

• The Prime Minister's Office

• The Governor's Office

How were salaries paid to officers under the Ikta system?

• Through land grants

• In cash

• In gold coins

• With livestock

Which class consisted of the nobility and high officials during the Sultanate period?

• The priestly class

• The common people

• The merchant class

• The aristocratic class

What was the primary language of administration during the Sultanate period?

• Arabic

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Persian

Which new language emerged from the blending of Persian and Hindi?

• Bengali

• Punjabi

• Marathi

• Urdu

Which musical forms were introduced during the Sultanate period?

• Jazz and Blues

• Ghazals and Qawwali

• Classical and Opera

• Rock and Pop

What dance form was patronized and performed in the Sultanate courts?

• Bharatanatyam

• Odissi

• Kuchipudi

• Kathak

What architectural style was a blend of Hindu and Muslim styles?

• Indo-Islamic

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Baroque

Which famous personality is associated with the creation of Qawwali music?

• Amir Khusro

• Zakir Hussain

• Tansen

• Ravi Shankar