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H10 New Empires and Kingdoms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who adopted the grand title of maharaj- adhiraja was

a)

A. Samudragupta

b)

B. Chandragupta

c)

C. Skandhagupta

d)

D. Both A & C

2.

We learn about Gupta rulers from the

a)

A. Inscriptions

b)

B. Coins

c)

C. Prashastis

d)

Both A & C

3.

Harsha’s brother-in-law was the ruler of

a)

Kanauj

b)

Ujjain

c)

Pataliputra

d)

Prayaga

4.

Pulakeshin II was a ruler of

a)

Chalukya dynasty

b)

Chola dynasty

c)

Pallava dynasty

d)

Gupta dynasty

5.

We come to know about Harshavardhana from

a)

A. The biography written by Banabhatta

b)

B. The account of Xuan Zang

c)

C. Both A&B

d)

Neither A nor B

6.

Kumara Devi, the mother of Samudragupta belonged to the …………………… gana

a)

Sakya

b)

Lichchavi

c)

Buddhist

d)

Jainas

7.

……………..,a Chinese pilgrim, spent a lot of time at Harsha’s court and left a detailed account

of what he saw.

a)

Fa Hien

b)

Xuan Zang

c)

Tao Tsu

d)

None of the above

8.

Harshavardhana’s success was checked by ………………. , a chalukya ruler.

a)

Samudragupta

b)

Chandragupta

c)

Pulakeshin II

d)

Bhanabhatta

9.

The two important ruling dynasties in south India during this period were the

………. and the ………..

a)

Guptas and Mauryas

b)

Pallavas and Chalukyas

c)

Chola and Cheras

d)

Pandyas and Cholas

10.

The Raichur Doab was situated between the rivers …………………. and ………….

a)

Krishna and Kaveri

b)

Krishna and Tungabhadra

c)

Krishna and Mahanadi

d)

Krishna and Vaigai

11.

Whenever the Samantas found the ruler weak and inefficient, they tried to become

a)

The king

b)

Ministers

c)

Rulers

d)

Independent

12.

The untouchables during this period were treated badly and were expected to live on the ___________of the city.

a)

Outskirts

b)

Gates

c)

Open space

d)

Forests

13.

The military leaders collected revenue from the land granted to them and spent this on their

families.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The rulers of dakshinapatha surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and were

never allowed to rule again.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Aihole was an important centre of trade.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The descendants of the Kushanas and Shakas ruled the outlying areas during this period.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Harshavaradhana became the king of Thanesar after both his father and elder brother

died.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The capital cities of the Pallavas and Chalukyas were not very prosperous.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The prathama-kulika meant the chief craftsman.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Ravikirti was the court poet of which king?

a)

Samudragupta

b)

Harshavardhana

c)

Pulakeshin II

d)

Bhanabhatta