What is the term for the skill of drawing or making maps?

Cartography

Which archaeological site is known for uncovering unique artefacts and has a site museum?

Purana Qila

True or False: The term 'Hindustan' originally referred to the land beyond the Himalayas.

False. 'Hindustan' originally referred to the land beyond the Hindukush mountains.

Fill in the blank: The ______ movement emerged as an alternative to traditional Hindu practices.

Bhakti

Which of the following is NOT a source for studying medieval Indian history? A) Inscriptions B) Coins C) Modern newspapers D) Biographies

C) Modern newspapers

Riddle: I am a document that tells the story of kings and kingdoms, written by historians of the court. What am I?

Chronicle

What significant change occurred in the availability of paper during the medieval period?

Paper became common and cheaper, increasing the number of texts and records.

Which group of people were responsible for hand-copying manuscripts in medieval India?

Scribes

True or False: The Mughal dynasty was founded by Babur in the 15th century.

False. Babur founded the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century.

Fill in the blank: The ______ School of Islamic law is known for being the most liberal.

Hanafi

Which two major developments occurred in the 18th century regarding Indian governance?

Mughal power weakened and the English established their rule.

Which medieval Indian text details the history of Kashmir’s kings?

Rajatarangini

What is the primary focus of archaeological sources in studying history?

They provide insights into the political, economic, and social history of the time.

Which new social groups emerged due to the rise of regional kingdoms?

Rajputs, Sikhs, Marathas, Jats, and Ahoms

Fill in the blank: The ______ recorded details of minted coins during Alauddin Khalji’s reign.

Dravya Pariksha

Which statement about the Bhakti movement is true?

It emphasized personal devotion to God without the need for priests.

What is the primary role of historians in studying ancient maps?

They study maps, texts, and documents to understand the historical context of their creation.

Which foreign traveler visited India during the Tughlaq rule?

Ibn Battuta

Riddle: I contain many inscriptions on stone and tell of kings' proclamations. What am I?

Monument