The Era of Regional Empires--W S

The Era of Regional Empires

Q I State true or false.

1. The king was one of the powerful feudal chiefs and played an important role

in the government. – True.

2. The Rajputs dominated the south of India. – False.

3. Some notable men of the society selected Gopala as a king to save the

country. – True.

Q III Observe the map of the Chola kingdom during Rajendra I reign. Answer the

following questions

1. Name three places under Chola rule in the south of India as shown in the

map above. –

 Thanjavur, Kanchipuram, Nagapattinam, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

2. Evaluate Rajendra I naval expedition to Sri Vijaya (present day Indonesia).

It was the greatest of the achievements of Rajendra I. He captured anumber

of places. The expedition was undertaken to clear hindrances caused by Sri

Vijaya to Indian traders and to increase trade with China. A number of places

like Kadaram, Malay Peninsula, and Sumatra were occupied.

4. Name the king who defeated the last Chola ruler. –

 JatavarmanSundarapandya

5. Analyse the trade route of the Chola kingdom shown in the map above. The

trade was majorly carried out by the searoute. (roadroute, railroute, searoute).

Q IV The Cholas had an efficient revenue system. Compare this system with the

system of taxation present day India. Do you find any similarity between the

two? Discuss and write.

The major source of income in the revenue system then and now is the land

revenue. The governments of today just like the Cholas have given land

rights. Recording of the revenue dues is maintained. Tolls , professional taxes,

house tax, taxes on mines and forests are collected even today

Q V Appraise the temple architecture of the Cholas with regards to the following

points

· Basic Style –            Dravida.

· Significant feature – Building of five to seven storeys known as the vimana,

above the chief deity room called the garbhagriha.

· Gopurams – Richly ornamented gateways were known as gopurams.

Gopurams became more and more elaborate in course of time.

· Two temples – Temple of Kailasanath at Kanchipuram, The Brihadeshvara

temple at Tanjavur, temple at Gangaikondacholapuram. (Any two)