South India was famous for

1

(a)

gold

(b)

pepper

(c)

precious stones

(d)

All of these

How many centres of power did the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas have?

1

(a)

One

(b)

Two

(c)

Three

(d)

Four

Technique of making silk was first invented in

1

(a)

China

(b)

South India

(c)

Sri Lanka

(d)

None of these

Ashvaghosha was a:

1

(a)

Piet

(b)

King

(c)

Soldier

(d)

Pilgrim

The idea of Bhakti is present in:

1

(a)

Ramayana

(b)

Mahabharata

(c)

Bhagwad Gita

(d)

None of these

The word ______ like the term 'India' is derived from the river Indus.

1

(a)

Hindu

The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was _____

1

(a)

Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni

The most famous Kushana ruler was _____  who ruled around 1900 years ago.

1

(a)

Kanishka

The second change was a belief in ______

1

(a)

Bodhisattvas

Central India was famous for gold and spices

1

(a) True

(b) False

It was about 7000 years ago, making of silk was discovered.

1

(a) False

(b) True

The statues of Buddha were made in Mathura and Taxila.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Puhar or Kaveripaltinam was the port of the Pandyas.

1

(a) True

(b) False

What does the word muvendar describe?

1

(a)

The word is used for the heads of three ruling families, the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas. 

Who came to be known as lords of the dakshinapatha?

1

(a)

Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni and other Satavahana rulers were called as lords of the dakshinapatha.

Who were the best known rulers who controlled the Silk Route?

1

(a)

Kushanas were the best known rulers who controlled the Silk Route.

Who were Bodhisattvas?

1

(a)

Bodhisativas were supposed to be persons who attained enlightenment.

Can you think of how Buddhism spread to these lands?

3

(a)

List the reasons why Xuan Zang wanted to study in Nalanda

3

(a)

Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India

3

(a)

How is silk made?

3

(a)

Who were Satavahanas?

3

(a)

State the features of Mahayana Buddhism.

3

(a)

Answer the questions based on picture given below:

(i) What does statue depict?
(ii) When did Vishnu take the shape of a Boar?

5

(a)

Name the Chinese visitors who came to India. What was their aim of visit?

5

(a)