Thanjavur was the capital of

1

(a)

Pandyas

(b)

Palas

(c)

Rashtrakutas

(d)

Cholas

Which river flows near the town Thanjavur?

1

(a)

Krishna

(b)

Kaveri

(c)

Tungbhadra

(d)

Godawari

Market streets are called by the name of

1

(a)

Hatta

(b)

Batta

(c)

Sadar

(d)

Suba Sadar

A zamindar is also called as

1

(a)

Adhikari

(b)

Subadar

(c)

Sipahsalar

(d)

Samanta

Huge banking houses at Surat was owned by __________

1

(a)

Kathiawad Seths

The Rajarajeshvara temple was built in _________

1

(a)

early 11th century

Ajmer is associated with the Sufi saint __________.

1

(a)

Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti

Hampi was the capital of the __________ Empire.

1

(a)

Vijayanagara

The Dutch established a settlement at ________ in Andhra Pradesh.

1

(a)

Masulipatnam

The gateway to the West is the name given to Surat.

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(a) False

(b) True

We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an inscription.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Merchants preferred to travel individually rather than in caravans.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Kabul was a major centre for trade in elephants. 

1

(a) True

(b) False

Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal.

1

(a) True

(b) False

"We feel tempted to buy products, when advertised by cricket heroes and film stars." Discuss.

1

(a)

We feel tempted because persons whom we consider our heroes tell us that those products are worth buying.

"Advertisements aim to get people to buy a particular brand." What does the statement mean?

1

(a)

The statement means that after we see an advertisement we are attracted to buy the brand.

Why are companies required to show the same advertisements again and again?

1

(a)

Companies show the same advertisements again and again so that people remember them.

Define social advertisements.

1

(a)

Social advertisements refer to advertisements made by state or private agencies that have larger message for society.

What do advertisements make us believe?

1

(a)

Advertisements make us believe that packaged things are better than things that do not come in packets.

Write down one demerit of advertisements.

1

(a)

Advertisements make us forget the key elements of democracy such as poverty, discrimination and dignity by focussing on the lives of rich people.

How was water supplied to the city of Thanjavur?

3

(a)

How do we know that Surat was a busy port in the 17th century?

3

(a)

Why do you think people regarded Thanjavur as a great town?

3

(a)

As you can see, during this period there was a great circulation of people and goods. What impact do you think this would have had on the lives of people in towns and villages?

3

(a)

You are planning a journey from Surat toWest Asia in the 17th century. What are the arrangements you will make?

3

(a)

How did the English traders emerge as most successful commercial and political power of the subcontinent?

5

(a)

Give an account of the voyage of Vasco da Gama.

5

(a)

What led Masulipatnam to populous and prosperous city?

5

(a)