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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science South Indian Kingdoms Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
Who among the following built the Vaikundaperumal temple?
(a) Narasimhavarma II
(b) Nandivarma II
(c) Dantivarman
(d) Parameshvaravarma
Answer:
(b) Nandivarma II

Question 2.
Which of the following titles were the titles of Mahendra Varma I?
(a) Mattavilasa
(b) Vichitra Chitta
(c) Gunabara
(d) all the three
Answer:
(d) all the three

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 3.
Which of the following inscriptions describes the victories of Pulakesin II?
(a) Aihole
(b) Saranath
(c) Sanchi
(d) Junagath
Answer:
(a) Aihole

II. Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement I : Pallava art shows transition from rock – cut – monolithic structure to stone built temple.
Statement II : Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram is an example of Pallava art and architecture.
(a) Statement I is wrong
(b) Statement II is wrong
(c) Both the statements are correct
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(c) Both the statements are correct

Question 2.
Consider the following statement(s) about Pallava Kingdom.
Statement I : Tamil literature flourished under Pallava rule, with the rise in popularity of Thevaram composed by Appar.
Statement II : Pallava King Mahendravarman was the author of the play MattavilasaPrahasana.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Answer:
(c) Both I and II

Question 3.
Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta dynasty and find out which of the following statements are correct.
(1) It was founded by Dantidurga
(2) Amogavarsha wrote Kavirajmarga
(3) Krishna I built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) all the three
Answer:
(d) all the three

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 4.
Which of the following is not a correct pair?
Answer:
(a) Ellora caves – Rashtrakutas
(b) Mamallapuram – Narasimhavarma I
(c) Elephanta caves – Ashoka
(d) Pattadakal – Chalukyas
Answer:
(c) Elephanta caves – Ashoka

Question 5.
Find out the wrong pair.
(a) Dandin – Dasakumara Charitam
(b) Vatsyaya – Bharathavenba
(c) Bharavi – Kiratarjuneeyam
(d) Amogavarsha – Kavirajamarga
Answer:
(b) Vatsyaya – Bharathavenba

III. Fill in the blanks

  1. ……………….. defeated Harsha Vardhana on the banks of the river Narmada.
  2. ……………….. destroyed Vatapi and assumed the title VatapiKondan.
  3. ……………….. was the author of Aihole Inscription.
  4. ……………….. was the army general of Narasimhavarma I
  5. The music inscriptions in ……………….. and ……………….. show Pallavas ‘interest in music.

Answer:

  1. Pulakesin II
  2. Narasimhavarma
  3. Ravikirti
  4. Paranjothi
  5. Kudumianmalai, Thiruamayam

IV. Match the following

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms
Answer:
1. – c
2. – d
3. – a
4. – b

V. State True or False

  1. The famous musician Rudracharya lived during Mahendravarma I.
  2. The greatest king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was Pulakesin II.
  3. Mamallapuram is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  4. Thevaram was composed by Azhwars.
  5. The Virupaksha temple was built on the model of Kanchi Kailasanatha Temple.

Answer:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. False

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Name the three gems of Kannada literature.
Answer:
The three gems of Kannada literature were Pampa, Sri Ponna, and Raima.

Question 2.
How can we classify the Pallava architecture?
Answer:
Pallava architecture can be classified as

  1. Rock-cut temples – Mahendravarman style.
  2. Monolithic Rathas and Sculptural Mandapas Mamallan style.
  3. Structural Temples – Rajasimhan style and Nandivarman style.

Question 3.
What do you know of Gatika?
Answer:

  1. Gatika means monastery or Centre of learning.
  2. It was popular during the Pallava times at Kanchi.
  3. It attracted students from all parts of India and abroad.
  4. Vatsyayana who wrote Nyaya Bhashya was a teacher at Kanchi (Gatika). Panchapandavar rathas are monolithic rathas. Explain.

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Question 4.
Panchapandavar rathas are monolithic rathas. Explain
Answer:

  1. Under Mamalla style, the five rathas (chariots), popularly called Panchapandavar rathas, signify the different style of temple architecture.
  2. Each ratha has been carved out of a single rock.
  3. So they are called monolithic.
  4. The popular mandapams here are Mahishasuramardhini mandapam, Thirumoorthi mandapam and Varaha mandapam.

Question 5.
Make a note on Battle of Takkolam.
Answer:

  1. Krishna III was the last able ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty,
  2. He defeated the Cholas in the battle of Takkolam (presently in Vellore Dt) and captured Thanjavur.

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Examine Pallavas’ contributions to architecture.
Answer:
Pallava period is known for architectural splendour. In 1984 Mamallapuram was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The illustrious examples of Pallava architecture are the Shore Temple, other temples and the Varaha cave.

Mahendra style : (Rock – cut temples)
Mahendravarma style of cave temples are seen at Mandagapattu, Mahendra vadi, Mamandur, Dalavanur, Trichirapalli, Vallam, Tirukazhukkundram and Siyamangalam.

Mamalla Style : (Monolithic Rathas and Sculptural Mandapas)

  1. The last example for Mamalla style monolithic is Panchapandavar rathas. Mahishasuramardhini mandapam, Thirumoorthi mandapam and Varaha mandapam are the popular mandapams.
  2. The most important is the open art gallery. The fall of the Ganges from the head of Lord Shiva and the Arjun’s penance are notable sculptures.

Rajasimha Style : (Structural Temples)
Rajasimha (Narasimhavarma II) Style was a structural temple. The best example is the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram. This temple is called Rajasimheswaram.

Nandivarma Style : (Structural Temples)
Nandivarma style was the last stage of pallava architecture. The best example is Vaikunda Perumal temple at Kanchipuram.

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 2.
Write a note on Elephanta island and Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.
Answer:
Elephanta island:

  1. Elephanta is an island near Mumbai. It is originally known as Sripuri and the local people called Gharapuri.
  2. The Portuguese named it as Elephanta after seeing the image.
  3. The Trimurthi Siva icon and the images of dwarapalakas are seen in the cave temple.

Kailasanatha temple at Ellora:

  1. Krishna I built the Kailasanatha temple. It was one of the 30 temples carved out at Ellora.
  2. The temple covers an area of over 60,000 sq. feet and vimanam rises to a height of 90 feet.
  3. It portrays typical Dravidian features and has a resemblance to the shore temple at Mamallapuram.

VIII. HOTS

Question 1.
Give an account of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani.
Answer:
Western Chalukyas of Kalyani:

  1. They were the descendants of Badami Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani (modem day Basavakalyan).
  2. In 973, Tailapa II, a feudatory of the Rashtrakuta mling from the Bijapur region, defeated Parmara of Malwa.
  3. Tailapa II occupied Kalyani and his dynasty quickly grew into an empire under Someswara I.
  4. Someswara I moved the capital from Manyakheta to Kalyani.
  5. For over a century, both the Chalukyas and the Cholas fought many fierce battles to control the fertile region of Vengi.
  6. In the late 11th century, under Vikramaditya VI, vast areas between the Narmada river in the north and Kaveri river in the South came under Chalukya control.
  7. The Kasi Vishwesvara Temple at Lakkundi, the Mallikaijuna temple at Kuruvatti, the Kalleshwara temple at Bagali and the Mahadeva temple at Itagi represent well-known examples of the architecture of Western Chalukyas of Kalyani.

IX. Life Skills (For Students)

  1. Collect temple architecture pictures of Pallavas, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas and identify the distinguishing features of each period.
  2. Field Trip : Plan a trip to any place of historical importance.

X. Activity

Question 1.
(a) Sketch the biography of Mahendravarma I and Pulakesin II.
(b) See the picture and write a few sentences on it.
Answer:
Arjuna is fasting in one leg At the centre there is a naga Siva is attended by devaganas Hunters, animals, birds and trees are seen. There is also a herd of elephants.
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XI. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Give examples for the structural temples of Pallava period.
Answer:
Kailasanatha temple, Vaikunda Perumal temple

Question 2.
Name the new style of architecture developed during Chalukya period.
Answer:
Vesara

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 3.
What does Aihole inscription mention?
Answer:
Defeat of Harsha Vardhana by Pulakesan II

Question 4.
Who built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora?
Answer:
Krishna I

Question 5.
Name the sculptural mandapas of Mamallan style of architecture.
Answer:
Monolithic

Question 6.
Where do structural temples of Chalukya exist?
Answer:
Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 7.
Name two Saivite saints and Vaishnavite saints who practised bhakticult during Pallava period?
Answer:
Appar, Manikkavasakar. Nammazhvar, Andal

Question 8.
Who was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty?
Answer:
Dantidurga

Question 9.
What were the titles adopted by Narasimhavarma I?
Answer:
Mamallan, Vatapi kondan

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science South Indian Kingdoms Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct Answer:

Question 1.
Who was Avanisimha?
(a) Simhavishnu
(b) Pulakesin II
(c) Mahendravarman
(d) Aparajita
Answer:
(a) Simhavishnu

Question 2.
Cave temples of the Pallavas are found at ________
(a) Vallam
(b) Vengi
(c) Badami
(d) Pattadakal
Answer:
(a) Vallam

Question 3.
Mangalesa belonged to Dynasty.
(a) Chalukya
(b) Pallava
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Gupta
Answer:
(a) Chalukya

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 4 South Indian Kingdoms

Question 4.
The new style of architecture Vesara was introduced by
(a) Chalukyas
(b) Pallavas
(c) Rastrakutadas Vakataka
(d) Cave
Answer:
(a) Chalukyas

II. Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Statement I : The life of Rishabadeva, the first Jain Tirthankara is depicted in Adipurana
Statement II : The Rashtrakutas followed Jainism
(a) Statement I is wrong
(b) Statement II is wrong
(c) Both the statements are correct
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(b) Statement II is wrong

Question 2.
Statement I : Appar and Manikkavasakar were Vaishnavites.
Statement II : Nammazhvar and Andal were saivites
(a) Statement I is correct
(b) Statement II is correct
(c) Both the statements are wrong
(d) Both the statements are correct.
Answer:
(c) Both the statements are wrong

III. Fill in the blanks

  1. The last Pallava ruler …………..
  2. The poet who was patronized by Nandivarman II was …………..
  3. The style adopted by Chalukyas in paintings is ……………
  4. The last ruler to hold the empire intact was ……………

Answer:

  1. Aprajita
  2. Perundevanar
  3. Vakataka
  4. Govinda III

IV. State True or False

  1. Rudracharya was a famous musician during Pallava Period
  2. Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana are the Avatar of Siva
  3. The Rashtrakutas were of Telugu origin
  4. The Chalukyas perfected the art of stone building without mortar.

Answer:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. False
  4. True

V. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Write about ‘Siruthondar’
Answer:

  1. The army general of Narasimhavarman I, Paranjothi, led the army during the invasion of Vatapi.
  2. After the victory devoted himself to Lord Siva, he was known as Siruthondar (one of the 63 Nayanmars)

Question 2.
Write a note on Simhavishnu.
Answer:

  1. Simhavishnu, son of Simhavarman-II, created a strong Pallava kingdom after destroying the Kalabhras.
  2. He defeated many kings in the south including the Cholas and Pandyas.
  3. His able son was Mahendravarman I.

Question 3.
Name the distinct but closely related and independent Chalukya dynasties.
Answer:

  1. Chalukyas of Badami
  2. Chalukyas of Vengi (Eastern chalukyas)
  3. Chalukyas of Kalyani (Western chalukyas)

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Question 4.
Who were Chalukyas?
Answer:

  1. There were three distinct but closely related and independent Chalukya dynasties,
  2. They were:
    • Chalukyas of Badami
    • Chalukyas of Vengi (Eastern Chalukyas)
    • Chalukyas of Kalyani (Western Chalukyas).
  3. These Chalukyas held Harsha in the north, the Pallavas in the south and Kalinga (Odisha) in the east.

VII. Answer the following

Question 1.
Explain – ’Pattatakal’
Answer:

  1. Pattatakal is a small village in Bagalkot district of Karnataka.
  2. Here are 10 temples. Out of them 4 were in Nagara style and 6 were in Dravida style.
  3. Dravida style – Virupaksha Temple, Sangameshwara Temple.
  4. Nagara style – Papanatha Temple.
  5. Pattatakal is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Question 2.
What do you know about ‘Rashtrakutas?
Answer:

  1. Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin. They ruled not only the Deccan but parts of the far south and the Ganges plain during 8 – 10 centuries.
  2. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He was an official of high rank under the Chalukyas of Badami.
  3. Krishna I was the successor of Dantidurga and he built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.
  4. The greatest king of Amogavarsha. Krishna III was the last able ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
  5. Capital: Malkhed (Manyakheta). Port: Broach.

VIII. Mind map

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