Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas

Samacheer Book Back Questions And Answers For History Standard 7 Term 1 “Emergence of New Kingdoms in South India: Later Cholas and Pandyas”

I.Choose the Correct answer:
1. Who revived the later Chola dynasty?
a. Vijayalaya
b. Rajaraja I
c. Rajendra I
d. Athirajendra

2. Who among the following Pandya rulers is known for ending the Kalabhra rule?
a. Kadunkon
b. ViraPandyan
c. Kun Pandyan
d. Varaguna

3. Which of the following was the lowest unit of Chola administration?
a. Mandalam
b. Nadu
c. Kurram
d. Ur

4. Who was the last ruler Vijayalaya line of Chola dyanasty?
a. VeeraRajendra
b. Rajadhiraja
c. AthiRajendra
d. Rajaraja II

5. An example of Chola architecture can be seen at _____.
a. Kannayiram
b. Uraiyur
c. Kanchipuram
d. Thanjavur

6. To which of the following, Marco Polo went in the last decade of 13th century in India?
a. Chola mandalam
b. Pandya country
c. Kongu region
d. Malainadu

II Fill in the blanks:
1. _____ built the famous Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur.
2. _____ established a Vedic college at Ennayiram.
3. _____ was the donor of Velvikudi copper plates.
4. The royal sectretariat of Pandya kingdom was known as_____.

Answers:
1. Rajaraja I
2. Rajendran I
3. Jatila Parantaka Nedunjadayan
4. eluttu-mandapam

III Match the Following:
1. Madurai                                      A. Inland Traders
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram         B. Maritime Traders
3. Anju – Vannattar                        C. Capital of Cholas
4. Mani – Gramattar                      D. Capital of Pandyas

Answers:
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A

IV. True or False:
1. A Muslim state subordinate to Delhi Sultan was in Madurai.
2. Koodal – nagar Kavalan was the title of a Pandya king.
3. Chola kingdom was situated in Vaigai delta.
4. Kulothunga I belonged to Chalukya – Chola dynasty.
5. The elder son of the Chola king was called Yuvaraja.

Answers:
1. True
2. True
3. False (kaveri delta)
4. True
5. 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.
a.1,2 and 3
b.2,3 and 4
c.1,2 and 4
d.1,3 and 4
3 – chola dynasty highly believed in Hinduism and in the norms of Brahmin society with Jainism, Muslim and Saivism.

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.
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1,2 and 4
d. All the above

3. Assertion: The Yuvarajas were appointed Governors in the provinces.
Reason: This was done for their training in administration.
a. R is the correct explanation of A.
b. R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is wrong and R is correct.
d. A and R are wrong

4. Arrange the following administration divisions in descending order.
1.Nadu 2. Mandalam 3.Ur 4. Kurram
Answers:
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5.Arrange the events in chronological order.
1.Maravarman appointed Virapandyan as co – regent.
2.Civil war broke out.
3. A Muslim State was established in Madurai.
4.Maravarman Kulasekaran had two sons –Virapandyan and Sundrapandyan
5.SundraPandyan sought help from Ala –ud-din Khalji.
6.Malik Kafur invaded Madurai.

Answers:
1. MaravarmanKulasekaran had two sons – Virapandyan and Sundrapandyan
2. Maravarman appointed Virapandyan as co – regent.
3. Civil war broke out.
4. SundraPandyan sought help from Ala – ud-din Khalji.
5. Malik Kafur invaded Madurai.
6. A Muslim State was established in Madurai.

X Answer Grid:
1. Name the two literary works of Chola period.
2. Which port is associated with pearl fishery?
3. What do kasu, kalanchu and pon refer to?
4. In which district is Kayal -Pattinam located?
5. Who was the Pandya king, defeated by Parantaka I?
6. Where is the famous Meenakshi temple located?

Answers:
1. Periya Puranam, Kamba Ramayanam
2. Korkai
3. Gold coins
4. Thoothukudi
5. Rajasimha II
6. Madurai