New Kings and Kingdoms Class 7 Worksheet History Chapter 2

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
(a) Dantidurga
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan
(c) Dharmapala
(d) Gopala
Ans: (a)
Dantidurga defeated the Chalukyas and established the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

(ii) What was the primary objective of Mahmud of Ghazni's raids in India?
(a) To establish a new empire in India
(b) To promote cultural exchange
(c) To conquer and rule over India
(d) To accumulate wealth through plunder
Ans: (d)
Mahmud of Ghazni conducted raids in India primarily to plunder its wealth.

(iii) Who was the famous Chola ruler known for his expansionist policies and annexation of Sri Lanka?
(a) Rajaraja Chola I
(b) Prithviraj Chauhan
(c) Gopala
(d) Dantidurga
Ans: (a)
Rajaraja Chola I expanded the Chola empire and annexed Sri Lanka.

(iv) What did the term "Tripartite Struggle" refer to?
(a) A conflict among three neighboring villages
(b) The struggle for control over Kannauj among three Indian dynasties
(c) A religious dispute in medieval India
(d) A cultural exchange between three regions
Ans: (b)
The "Tripartite Struggle" was a historical event involving the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas vying for control over Kannauj.

(v) Which dynasty was engaged in the First and Second Battles of Tarain against Muhammad Ghori?
(a) Palas
(b) Gurjara-Pratiharas
(c) Rashtrakutas
(d) Chauhans
Ans: (d)
Prithviraj Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty fought in the First and Second Battles of Tarain against Muhammad Ghori.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was ______________.
Ans: Dantidurga

(ii) The Tripartite Struggle was a conflict among the ______________, ______________, and ______________ dynasties.
Ans: Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, Palas

(iii) Prithviraj Chauhan was engaged in the First and Second Battles of ______________ against Muhammad Ghori.
Ans: Tarain

(iv) The primary objective of Mahmud of Ghazni's raids in India was to accumulate ______________.
Ans: wealth

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the historical figures or terms with their significance.
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The Chauhans were initially vassals of the Gurjara-Pratiharas.
Ans: True
The Chauhans were indeed vassals of the Gurjara-Pratiharas.

(ii)  The primary reason for Mahmud of Ghazni's raids in India was to establish and rule over the Indian territories.
Ans: False
Mahmud of Ghazni raided India primarily for wealth and plunder, not to rule over the territories.

(iii) The Tripartite Struggle involved the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and the Chauhan dynasty.
Ans: False
The Tripartite Struggle involved the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas.

(iv) The Chola dynasty encouraged trade and commerce and was centered on the Malabar coast.
Ans: False
The Chola dynasty encouraged trade and commerce and was centered on the Coromandel coast.

(v)  Local self-government during the Chola period included two assemblies: ur and raja.
Ans: False
Local self-government during the Chola period included two assemblies: ur and sabha.