Who was the founder of Gupta dynasty?

1

(a)

Chandragupta

(b)

Samudragupta

(c)

Shrigupta

(d)

Skandagupta

Who led the army against the ruler of Bengal?

1

(a)

Harshavardhana

(b)

Pulakeshm II

(c)

Chandragupta II

(d)

Samudragupta

Who were not paid regular salaries by the kings?

1

(a)

Brahmins

(b)

Samantas

(c)

Nagaram

(d)

Zamindars

What is the height of the iron pillar located in Delhi?

1

(a)

8.2 m

(b)

9.2 m

(c)

7.2 m

(d)

12 m

The technique of making paper was first introduced in which of the following countries?

1

(a)

Korea

(b)

Japan

(c)

India

(d)

China

The _____________and Chalukyas were the most important ruling dynasties in South India.

1

(a)

Pallavas

The Prathama-kulika stands for the ______________

1

(a)

Chief craftsman

.................. is known for hie plays depicting life in the king's court.

1

(a)

Kalidas

The best-known Chalukya ruler was .........

1

(a)

Pulakeshin II

.................... who ruled nearly 1400 years ago, was one such ruler.

1

(a)

Harshavardhana

Sandhi-vigrahika means a minister of war and peace.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Prashasti is word from hindi language.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Military leaders were paid huge salaries.

1

(a) True

(b) False

There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha

1

(a) False

(b) True

Local assemblies functioned for several centuries in South India

1

(a) False

(b) True

What is the meaning of the word prashasti?

1

(a)

Prashasti is a Sanskrit word meaning 'in praise of'.

Who led an expedition to West India?

1

(a)

Chandragupta-II led an expedition to Western India.

Where was the capital of Chalukyas?

1

(a)

Aihole was the capital of Chalukyas.

How many rulers were there in Dakshinapatha?

1

(a)

There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha.

What was Sabha?

1

(a)

Sabha was an assembly of Brahim land owners. This assembly functioned through sub-committees, which looked after irrigation, agricultural operations, making roads, local temples, etc.

What does the description about Samudragupta tell you? And also about how kings fought wars?

3

(a)

Name a famous man who taught in Prakrit and a king who issued inscriptions in Prakrit.

3

(a)

What changes do you find in the army at this time?

3

(a)

Discuss the role of Arvind in the play.

3

(a)

Do you think ordinary people would have read and understood the Prashastis? Give reasons for your answer.

3

(a)

Describe the life history of the dominant kings Harshavardhana.

5

(a)

Explain the administrative system adopted by the kings of the earlier times.

5

(a)

Mark the following important cities and kingdoms on the outline map of India:
(i) Thanesar (ii) Ujjain (iii) Pataliputra

10

(a)