Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Term 1 History Solutions Chapter 2 Pdf
Tamilnadu Board Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science Term 1 History Solutions Chapter 2: Tamilnadu State Board Solution Class 7 Social Science Term 1 History Chapter 2 – Emergence of new kingdom in North India.
Samacheer Kalvi 7th Social Science History Solutions Chapter 2: Overview
Board |
Samacheer Kalvi |
Class |
7 |
Subject |
Social Science History |
Term |
1 |
Chapter Name |
Emergence of new kingdom in North India |
Unit : 2 : Emergence of new kingdom in North India
Multiple choice questions:
1.) Who laid the foundation of the gurjara dynasty:
A.) Harichandra
B.) Nagabhata 1
C.) Nagabhata 2
Ans: harichandra.
2.) Who was the founder of second pala dynasty:
A.) Gopala
B.) Mahipala 1
C.) Dharmapala
Ans: mahipala1
3.) Who founded rajput dynasty:
A.) Simharaji
B.) Prithviraj Chauhan
C.) Mahipala1
Ans: simharaji.
4.) The khajuraho in Bundelkhand has:
A.) 28 temples
B.) 30 temples
C.) 32 temples
Ans: 30 temples.
5.) The followers of islam are called:
A.) Muslims
B.) Sikhs
C.) Chriatians
Ans: Muslims.
Answer the following questions:
1.) What is known as Rajputana?
Ans: Rajput states formed a collective entity that was called Rajputana.
2.) What is known as solankis?
Ans: chalukyas were known as solankis.
3.) Who were pratiharas?
Ans: The Pratiharas or Gurjara Pratiharas, one of the four prominent clans of the Rajputs, ruled from Gurjaratra.
4.) Who was the first prominent ruler of pratiharas?
Ans: Nagabhata 1 was the first prominent ruler of pratiharas.
5.) Who was known as the founder of the city of Ajmer?
Ans: simaharaji was known as the founder of the city of Ajmer.]
6.) Who founded Vikramshila monastery?
Ans: Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery.
7.) Who was the greatest and the last king of the Chauhan dynasty?
Ans: Prithviraj Chauhan was the greatest and the last king of the Chauhan dynasty.
8.) Who was the founder of Islam?
Ans: prophet Muhammad was tge founder of Islam.
9.) When did Mahmud die?
Ans: In 1030 AD Mahmud died.
10.) What is known as pala art or eastern indian art?
Ans: Under Pala patronage, a distinctive school of art arose, called Pala art or Eastern Indian art.
11.) Who declared himself as the first sultan of Delhi?
Ans: Qutb-ud-din-aibak declared himself as the first Sultan of Delhi.
Answer the following questions:(marks:2/3)
1.) What were the three principal houses of rajput?
Ans: The three principal houses are :
- The Suryavanshi or the Race of the Sun,
- The Chandravanshi or the Race of the Moon and
- The Agnikula or the Race of Fire God.
2.) What is called Rajasthani?
Ans: Rajput courts were centres of culture where literature, music, dance, paintings, fine arts and sculpture flourished. A specific style of Rajput painting—often focusing on religious themes emerged at Rajput courts. Their style of painting is called ‘Rajasthani’.
3.) What do you know about the Raksha Bandhan festival?
Ans: The Raksha Bandhan or rakhi tradition is attributed to Rajputs. Raksha means protection and Bandhan means to tie. It is a festival that celebrates brotherhood and love. It is believed that if a woman ties a rakhi around the wrists of male members, it means they are treating them like brothers. Such men are placed under an obligation to protect them. Rabindranath Tagore started a mass Raksha Bandhan festival during the Partition of Bengal in 1905, in which he encouraged Hindu and Muslim women to tie a rakhi on men from the other community and make them their brothers. The exercise was designed to counter British efforts to create a divide between Hindus and Muslims.
Answer the following questions:
1.) Write down the contribution of rajputs to art and architecture? 2+3=5
Ans: The Chauhans ruled between A.D. (CE) 956 and 1192 over the eastern parts of the present-day Rajasthan, establishing their capital at Shakambari. This Rajput dynasty was founded by Simharaji, who was popularly known as the founder of the city of Ajmer. Contribution of Rajputs to art and architecture was immense.
- Art: Rajput courts were centres of culture where literature, music, dance, paintings, fine arts and sculpture flourished. A specific style of Rajput painting—often focusing on religious themes emerged at Rajput courts. Their style of painting is called ‘Rajasthani’.Rajput courts were centres of culture where literature, music, dance, paintings, fine arts and sculpture flourished. A specific style of Rajput painting—often focusing on religious themes emerged at Rajput courts. Their style of painting is called ‘Rajasthani’. The Rajasthani style of painting can be seen at Bikaner, Jodhpur, Mewar, Jaisalmer.
Architecture:
- The Rajputs were great builders. Some of the important examples of the Rajput buildings are the strong fortresses of Chittorgarh. Ranathambhor and Kumbahlgarh , Mandu, Gwalior, Chanderi and Asirgarh.
- The examples of domestic architecture of the Rajputs are the palaces of Mansingh at Gwalior, the buildings at Amber at Jaipur and lake palaces at Udaipur.
- Many of the Rajput cities and palaces stand among the hills in forts or by the side of beautiful artificial lakes. The castle of Jodhpur in Rajasthan is perched upon a lofty rock overlooking the town.
- The temples the Rajput rulers built have won the admiration of art critics. The temples in Khajuraho, the Sun temple in Konark, the Dhilwara Jain temple constructed in Mount Abu and Khandarya temple at Madhya Pradesh are illustrious examples of their architecture.The Khajuraho in Bundelkhand has 30 temples. The shikharas of the Khajuraho temples are most elegant. The exterior and interior parts of the temples are adorned with very fine sculptures. These temples are dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras and Hindu deities like Shiva and Vishnu.
- There are sixteen Hindu and Jain temples at Osian, which is 32 miles away from Jodhpur.
- The Jain temple at Mount Abu has a white marble hall and a central dome of 11 concentric rings and richly carved vaulted ceiling and pillars.
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