New Kings and Kingdoms Class 7 MCQs with Answers | CBSE History
New Kings and Kingdoms Class 7 MCQs with Answers | CBSE History
Class: 7
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts II
Topic: New Kings and Kingdoms
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts II
Topic: New Kings and Kingdoms
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. The Rashtrakutas were originally subordinate to which dynasty?
Answer: B
The Rashtrakutas served the Chalukyas before overthrowing them and establishing their own powerful kingdom in the Deccan.
The Rashtrakutas served the Chalukyas before overthrowing them and establishing their own powerful kingdom in the Deccan.
2. Who wrote the prashasti of King Samudragupta?
Answer: C
Harisena composed the Allahabad Prashasti praising Samudragupta’s achievements.
Harisena composed the Allahabad Prashasti praising Samudragupta’s achievements.
3. “Prashasti” means:
Answer: C
Prashastis were inscriptions written to glorify kings and their victories.
Prashastis were inscriptions written to glorify kings and their victories.
4. The tripartite struggle was between:
Answer: B
These three dynasties fought for control over Kannauj due to its strategic importance.
These three dynasties fought for control over Kannauj due to its strategic importance.
5. Who founded the Pala dynasty?
Answer: B
Gopala was elected by regional chiefs and established the Pala rule in Bengal.
Gopala was elected by regional chiefs and established the Pala rule in Bengal.
6. The Chola capital was:
Answer: B
Thanjavur became the political and cultural center of the Cholas.
Thanjavur became the political and cultural center of the Cholas.
7. Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple?
Answer: B
Rajaraja I built this grand temple at Thanjavur, showcasing Chola architecture.
Rajaraja I built this grand temple at Thanjavur, showcasing Chola architecture.
8. Sabha was an assembly of:
Answer: B
Sabha governed Brahmadeya villages under the Cholas.
Sabha governed Brahmadeya villages under the Cholas.
9. Ur was the assembly of:
Answer: A
Ur managed village affairs of non-Brahmin settlements.
Ur managed village affairs of non-Brahmin settlements.
10. Nadu refers to:
Answer: B
Nadu was a larger administrative unit of villages.
Nadu was a larger administrative unit of villages.
11. Land grants to Brahmins were called:
Answer: B
Brahmadeya lands were tax-free grants.
Brahmadeya lands were tax-free grants.
12. The main revenue source was:
Answer: B
Agriculture formed the economic base.
Agriculture formed the economic base.
13. Kalhana wrote:
Answer: B
It is a history of Kashmir rulers.
It is a history of Kashmir rulers.
14. Temple building signified:
Answer: B
Temples displayed royal wealth and faith.
Temples displayed royal wealth and faith.
15. Chola naval power controlled:
Answer: B
They dominated Southeast Asian trade.
They dominated Southeast Asian trade.
16. King was considered:
Answer: B
Kings claimed divine authority.
Kings claimed divine authority.
17. Warfare aimed to capture:
Answer: B
Temples stored riches.
Temples stored riches.
18. Pratiharas ruled mainly in:
Answer: B
They controlled western India.
They controlled western India.
19. Devapala expanded:
Answer: A
He was a powerful Pala ruler.
He was a powerful Pala ruler.
20. This chapter mainly explains:
Answer: B
It focuses on new dynasties and governance systems.
It focuses on new dynasties and governance systems.