7th Std Social HistoryTerm-1 Lesson.3 Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas

 7th Std Social Science Term 1 Solution | Lesson.3 Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas

I. Choose the correct answer

1. Who revived the later Chola dynasty?

1. Vijayalaya
2. Rajaraja I
3. Rajendra I
4. Athirajendra

Ans : Vijayalaya

2. Who among the following Pandya rulers is known for ending the Kalabhra rule?

1. Kadunkon
2. ViraPandyan
3. Kun Pandyan
4. Varaguna

Ans: Kadunkon

3. Which of the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?

1. a) Mandalam
2. Nadu
3. Kurram
4. Ur

Ans : Ur

4. Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of the Chola dynasty?

1. VeeraRajendra
2. Rajadhiraja
3. AthiRajendra
4. Rajaraja II

Ans : Athi Rajendra

5. An example of Chola architecture can be seen at _________.

1. Kannayiram
2. Uraiyur
3. Kanchipuram
4. Thanjavur

Ans : Thanjavur

6. To which of the following, Marco Polo went in the last decade of the 13th century in India?

1. Chola Mandalam
2. Pandya country
3. Kongu region
4. Malainadu

Ans: Pandya country

II. Fill in the Blanks.

1. _________ built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur.

Ans: Rajaraja I

2. _________ established a Vedic college at Ennayiram.

Ans: Rajendra I

3. _________ was the donor of Velvikudi copper plates.

Ans : Jatila parantaka Nedunjadayan (Varaguna I)

4. The royal secretariat of Pandya kingdom was known as _________.

Ans: Eluttu Mandapam

III. Match the following

1. Madurai	Inland traders
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram	Maritime traders
3. Anju-Vannattar	Capital of Cholas
4. Mani-grammattar	Capital of Pandyas
Ans : 1 – D, 2 – C, 3 – B, 4 – A

IV. State true or false.

1. A Muslim state subordinate to Delhi Sultan was in Madurai. ( True )

2. Koodal – Nagar Kavalan was the title of a Pandya king. ( True )

3. Chola kingdom was situated in the Vaigai delta. ( False ) [Ans: Chola kingdom was situated in the Kaveri delta.]

4. Kulothunga I belonged to Chalukya – Chola dynasty. ( True )

5. The elder son of the Chola king was called Yuvaraja. ( True )

V. Consider the following statements. Tick ( √ ) the appropriate answer.

1. Which of the following statements about Later Cholas are correct?

1. They had a system of local self-government.	2. They maintained a strong navy.
3. They were the followers of Buddhism.	4. They built big temples.

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 4 √
4. 1, 3 and 4

Ans: 1, 2 and 4

2. Which of the following statements are true with regard to Rajendra Chola?

1. He assumed the title Gangaikonda Chola.	2. He conquered Southern Sumatra.
3. He is credited with consolidating the Chola power.	4. His naval power enabled him to conquer Srivijaya.

1. 1 and 2
2. 3 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. All the above √

Ans: All the above

3. Assertion: The Yuvarajas were appointed Governors in the provinces.

Reason: This was done for their training in administration.

1. R is the correct explanation of A.
2. R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is wrong and R is correct.
4. A and R are wrong.

Ans: R is the correct explanation of A.