Chapter 11
The Rise of Small Kingdoms in South India
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. The famous temple built by Rajaraja-l at Tanjore was
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Which kingdom gave a final blow to the Pandyas?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. The term Mandalam’ stands for
Answer: vacuole
- 5. What was the main source of income of the Chola rulers?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. During 750 CE, south India saw the rule of ___________, ___________ and ___________.
- 2. Indian historians believe that Chalukyas were ___________.
- 3. ___________ defeated Pallavas.
- 4. ___________ succeeded Rajaraja.
- 5. ___________ was the main centre of education during 700 CE to 1200 CE in South India.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. Sort the names of the kings as per their dynasties and arrange them according to their period.
- Maruvarman Avani Sulamani, Prantaka-1, Vijayalaya, Kandungori, Rajaraja, Jalavarman Sundara
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. It is also known as Southern Plateau.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. It is a group of about 300 islands.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. It is broader than the Western Coastal Plains.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name the powerful kingdom that emerged in south India in the eighth century.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Name three kingdoms that were mentioned in Ashoka’s edicts.
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Which languages flourished during Cholas and Pandyas period?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Name the main areas that formed the part of the Pandya kingdom.
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Where were the rock-cut temples built?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
E. Answer the following questions.
- 1. Mention the main achievements of Rajaraja, the Great.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2. Describe the socio-economic condition of the people in the southern states.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. What were the religious beliefs of the people in the southern states during the medieval period?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Describe the development of art and architecture under the southern rulers.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. List the differences between the kingdoms of North and South on the basis of following aspects.
- a. Administration
- b. Society
- c. Economy
- d. Religion
- e. Education
- f. Art and Architecture
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water