Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for History and Civics [English] Class 9 ICSE chapter 1.08 - South India and the Cholas [Latest edition]

Mention two ways in which Inscriptions may be used for reconstructing the history of the Imperial Cholas.

Name one of the masterpieces of the temples built, by the Chola king Rajaraja I. Mention one architectural feature of the temple.

Under whose rule, the Cholas rose to imperial greatness towards the end of the 10th century AD?

Mention any two victories won by Cholas under Rajaraja I.

Who among the Chola kings adopted the title of ‘Gangaikonda’? Name the city commemorating the event.

What names were given to the following territorial divisions of the Chola kingdom:

Province

What names were given to the following territorial divisions of the Chola kingdom:

District

What was the method of electing members of the village assembly under the Cholas?

Mention any two duties assigned to a village assembly under the Cholas.

Give one evidence to suggest that the Brihadeswara Temple is a repository of every branch of art.

With the accession of Rajaraja I (985-1014 AD) began the most glorious epoch of the Cholas. In this context, explain briefly:

His Conquests.

With the accession of Rajaraja I (985-1014 AD) began the most glorious epoch of the Cholas. In this context, explain briefly:

His activities as a Great Builder and a Ruler.

King Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD) raised the Chola empire to the pinnacle of glory. In this context explain:
His main Conquests.

King Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD) raised the Chola empire to the pinnacle of glory. In this context explain:
His attainments as a Great Builder.

Under Cholas, the ruler was the pivot on which turned the whole machinery of the state, but actual administration was not highly centralised. In this context, explain briefly.

The position of the Chola Monarch.

Under Cholas, the ruler was the pivot on which turned the whole machinery of the state, but actual administration was not highly centralized. In this context, explain briefly.

Functioning of the autonomous rural institutions (Gram Sabhas)

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following questions:

Name the place where the Temple is located

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following questions:

When and by whom was the Temple built?

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

To which Deity was the temple dedicated?

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

Mention outstanding features of the Temple

Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Caste System

Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:

Religion 

Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Literature and Cultural Activities

Write a brief note on the development of Tamil Literature under the Cholas.

Mention the significance of inscriptions for providing information about the Cholas.

Who established the rule of the Cholas?

Why did Rajaraja undertake a naval expedition against Ceylon and Maldives?

Name any three great rulers of the Chola dynasty.

Give any two achievements of Rajendra Chola.

Name the new capital built by Rajendra Chola. In which present-day state is it situated?

Why did the Cholas build a strong naval fleet?

What made the Chola administration strong and effective?

Name the two languages promoted by the Cholas.

Name any two features of temple built by the Cholas.

Which is the best example of Chola temples?

What is known as the ‘gopuram’?

To what use was the temple put during the Chola period?

Name one important literary source that gives information about the Cholas. Name the author of this text and the ruler, whose exploits it describes.

Name the last ruler of the Cholas.

Who finally defeated the Cholas?

Give an example of sculpture during the Chola period.

Who wrote the Tamil Ramayana?

With reference to the sources of information about the Cholas, give the significance of the following:

Chola Inscriptions.

With reference to the sources of information about the Cholas, give the significance of the following:

Brihadeshwara Temple.

With reference to the Chola period explain the following:

Taxes imposed by the Cholas.

With reference to the Chola period explain the following:

Administration of the Kingdom,

With reference to the Chola period explain the following:

The three types of village assemblies.

With reference to the Chola Administration, write short notes on:

The King, the chief administrator

With reference to the Chola Administration, write short notes on:

Local Self-Government

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

Who built this temple?

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

To which Deity was the temple dedicated?

Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:

Mention two special features of this temple

With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:

The role of the temple as an employer.

With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:

The role of the temple as a landlord.

With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:

The role of the temple as centres of learning.

With reference to Chola literature, write on the following:

Kalingattuparani

With reference to Chola literature, write on the following:

Religious and secular literature.