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7TH SOCIAL T1 SOURCES OF MEDIEVAL INDIA - PAGES -104 -BILINGUAL- SS OO2

Sources of Medieval India Quiz

Sources of Medieval India

Monuments, Coins & Religious Literature Quiz
1. A historian discovers a medieval structure with arches, domes and tall minarets. Which dynasty most likely introduced this style of architecture?
Correct Answer: B
The Delhi Sultans introduced a new architectural style characterized by arches, domes and minarets.
2. Which of the following is NOT classified as a monument?
Correct Answer: D
Manuscripts are classified as literary/written sources, whereas temples, palaces, and mosques are structural monuments.
3. The inscriptions found on medieval monuments are valuable because they mainly:
Correct Answer: B
Inscriptions provide contemporary details regarding rulers, dates, and achievements that directly assist in reconstructing history.
4. Which monument helps historians understand religion-centred cultural evolution in northern India?
Correct Answer: B
The Dilwara Temple on Mount Abu serves as an essential architectural monument for studying northern India's religious and cultural evolution.
5. Khajuraho monuments are located in:
Correct Answer: C
The Khajuraho group of monuments is located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
6. Konark temples are situated in:
Correct Answer: B
The Sun Temple of Konark is famously located in the coastal state of Odisha.
7. Dilwara Temple is situated at:
Correct Answer: A
The Dilwara Jain Temples are located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan.
8. Which temples symbolize the architectural excellence of the Later Cholas?
Correct Answer: A
The grand temples at Thanjavur (Brihadeshwara), Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram are stellar hallmarks of the Later Chola period.
9. Vitala and Virupaksha temples reflect the greatness of:
Correct Answer: C
The iconic Vitala and Virupaksha structural complexes display the signature brilliance of the Vijayanagara Empire.
10. The Vijayanagara rulers made Hampi famous during the:
Correct Answer: C
Hampi rose to its peak prominence under the patronage of the Vijayanagara dynasty in the 15th century.
11. Which among the following is NOT a medieval mosque?
Correct Answer: D
Brihadeshwara Temple is a famous Hindu temple built by Rajaraja Chola I, not a mosque.
12. Charminar is located in:
Correct Answer: B
The iconic Charminar monument was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in Hyderabad.
13. Which fort is situated in Aurangabad?
Correct Answer: C
The imposing Daulatabad Fort (formerly known as Devagiri) is situated near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
14. Firoz Shah Kotla is located in:
Correct Answer: B
Firoz Shah Kotla was established as a fortress city in Delhi by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
15. Palaces in Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur symbolize the greatness of the:
Correct Answer: B
The ornate, strategic palaces across Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur highlight the power and architectural flair of the Rajput rulers.
16. Which monument is a famous minar?
Correct Answer: B
The Qutb Minar in Delhi stands out as one of the most famous historical minars in the world.
17. Ruined cities that remain important repositories of Medieval Indian history include:
Correct Answer: B
Ruined capital complexes like Hampi and Tughlaqabad act as dense historical repositories for modern researchers.
18. Coins help historians identify all EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Coins reflect historical, contemporary facts about reigning kings and emblems; they cannot predict future rulers.
19. The composition of metals in coins mainly provides information about:
Correct Answer: C
The purity and purity-mix of metals inside circulation coins indicate the overall economic prosperity or scarcity of that era.
20. Which ruler issued gold coins bearing Goddess Lakshmi?
Correct Answer: B
Muhammad Ghori uniquely minted gold coinage featuring the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on one side.
21. Muhammad Ghori's Lakshmi coins indicate that he was probably:
Correct Answer: B
Minting non-Islamic religious figures shows that Muhammad Ghori maintained a accommodating, practical, or liberal stance toward local traditions.
22. Copper Jitals belong mainly to the period of:
Correct Answer: B
Copper currency coins called 'Jitals' were heavily circulated throughout the domain of the Delhi Sultans.
23. Who introduced the Silver Tanka?
Correct Answer: B
Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish standardized currency system by formally presenting the Silver Tanka.
24. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq is associated with:
Correct Answer: B
Muhammad-bin-Tughluq is widely remembered for executing a bold, experimental copper token currency scheme.
25. If a merchant possessed 96 Jitals, how many Silver Tankas would that equal?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
48 Jitals = 1 Silver Tanka
96 ÷ 48 = 2 Tankas

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