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WorksheetsNew Kings and Kingdoms - 2
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
How long did the Tang dynasty last? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Tang dynasty remained in power for about 300 years
(from the seventh to the tenth centuries)
What do you know about periyapuranam? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Periyapuranam is a twelfth-century Tamil work,
which informs us about the lives of ordinary men and women.
What do you know about periyapuranam? What is the second statement of the audio clip?
Periyapuranam is a twelfth-century Tamil work,
which informs us about the lives of ordinary men and women.
What role did Samantas play in politics? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords,
be present at their courts and provide them with military support.
What role did Samantas play in politics? What is the second statement of the audio clip?
They were expected to bring gifts for their kings or overlords,
be present at their courts and provide them with military support.
How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.
These were recorded on copper plates,
which were given to those who received the land.
How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.
These were recorded on copper plates,
which were given to those who received the land.
How were brahmanas rewarded by kings? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
Kings often rewarded Brahmanas by grants of land.
These were recorded on copper plates,
which were given to those who received the land.
Who were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties
were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle.
Who were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties
were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle.
What are prashastis? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Prashatis were inscriptions that were written in praise of someone or something.
Usually, they were composed in praise of the rulers.
What are prashastis? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Prashatis were inscriptions that were written in praise of someone or something.
Usually, they were composed in praise of the rulers.
Who was Dantidurga? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Dantidurga was a Rashtrakuta chief
who overthrew his Chalukya overlord
and performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha.
Who was Dantidurga? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Dantidurga was a Rashtrakuta chief
who overthrew his Chalukya overlord
and performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha.
Who was Dantidurga? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
Dantidurga was a Rashtrakuta chief
who overthrew his Chalukya overlord
and performed a ritual called hiranya-garbha.
What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
A variety of methods were used for irrigation.
In some areas, wells were dug.
In other places huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.
What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
A variety of methods were used for irrigation.
In some areas, wells were dug.
In other places huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.
What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil region? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
A variety of methods were used for irrigation.
In some areas, wells were dug.
In other places huge tanks were constructed to collect rainwater.
Who were known as Samantas? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs
in different regions of the subcontinent.
Existing kings often acknowledged them as their subordinates or samantas.
Who were known as Samantas? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs
in different regions of the subcontinent.
Existing kings often acknowledged them as their subordinates or samantas.
Who were known as Samantas? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
By the seventh century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs
in different regions of the subcontinent.
Existing kings often acknowledged them as their subordinates or samantas.
Why are temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram famous? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram,
built by Rajaraja and Rajendra,
are famous for its architectural and sculptural marvels.
Why are temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram famous? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram,
built by Rajaraja and Rajendra,
are famous for its architectural and sculptural marvels.
Why are temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram famous? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram,
built by Rajaraja and Rajendra,
are famous for its architectural and sculptural marvels.
Who was Prithviraja III? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
The best-known Chahamana ruler was Prithviraja III (1168-1192)
who defeated an Afghan ruler named Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191
but lost to him the very next year, in 1192.
Who was Prithviraja III? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
The best-known Chahamana ruler was Prithviraja III (1168-1192)
who defeated an Afghan ruler named Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191
but lost to him the very next year, in 1192.
Who was Prithviraja III? What is the
Third statement of the audio clip?
The best-known Chahamana ruler was Prithviraja III (1168-1192)
who defeated an Afghan ruler named Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191
but lost to him the very next year, in 1192.
What do you know about “tripartite struggle”? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for control over Kanauj.
Because there were three “parties” in this longdrawn conflict,
historians often describe it as the “tripartite struggle”.
What do you know about “tripartite struggle”? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for control over Kanauj.
Because there were three “parties” in this longdrawn conflict,
historians often describe it as the “tripartite struggle”.
What do you know about “tripartite struggle”? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
Rulers belonging to the Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for control over Kanauj.
Because there were three “parties” in this longdrawn conflict,
historians often describe it as the “tripartite struggle”.
Who was Vijayalaya? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
Vijayalaya belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur.
He captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century.
He built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
Who was Vijayalaya? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
Vijayalaya belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur.
He captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century.
He built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
Who was Vijayalaya? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
Vijayalaya belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur.
He captured the delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century.
He built the town of Thanjavur and a temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini there.
Why did chola kings give some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan, araiyar, etc.? What is the first statement of the audio clip?
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles
like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc.
as markers of respect, and entrusted them
with important offices of the state at the centre.
Why did chola kings give some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan, araiyar, etc.? What is the Second statement of the audio clip?
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles
like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc.
as markers of respect, and entrusted them
with important offices of the state at the centre.
Why did chola kings give some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan, araiyar, etc.? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles
like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc.
as markers of respect, and entrusted them
with important offices of the state at the centre.
Why did chola kings give some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan, araiyar, etc.? What is the Third statement of the audio clip?
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles
like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc.
as markers of respect, and entrusted them
with important offices of the state at the centre.
Why did chola kings give some rich landowners titles like muvendavelan, araiyar, etc.? What is the Fourth statement of the audio clip?
The Chola kings gave some rich landowners titles
like muvendavelan (a velan or peasant serving three kings), araiyar (chief), etc.
as markers of respect, and entrusted them
with important offices of the state at the centre.
What were claimed as “rent”? What is the first statement of the audio file?
In each of states, resources were obtained from the producers,
that is, peasants, cattle-keepers, artisans, who were often persuaded
or compelled to surrender part of what they produced.
Sometimes these were claimed as “rent” due to a lord who asserted that he owned the land.
What were claimed as “rent”? What is the Second statement of the audio file?
In each of states, resources were obtained from the producers,
that is, peasants, cattle-keepers, artisans, who were often persuaded
or compelled to surrender part of what they produced.
Sometimes these were claimed as “rent” due to a lord who asserted that he owned the land.
What were claimed as “rent”? What is the Third statement of the audio file?
In each of states, resources were obtained from the producers,
that is, peasants, cattle-keepers, artisans, who were often persuaded
or compelled to surrender part of what they produced.
Sometimes these were claimed as “rent” due to a lord who asserted that he owned the land.
What were claimed as “rent”? What is the Fourth statement of the audio file?
In each of states, resources were obtained from the producers,
that is, peasants, cattle-keepers, artisans, who were often persuaded
or compelled to surrender part of what they produced.
Sometimes these were claimed as “rent” due to a lord who asserted that he owned the land.
