Chapter 14
Regional Powers
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 among the following visitors has written in praise of Vijaynagar Empire?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Who constructed Kirti Stambh at Chittor?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. The city of Vijayanagar was located on the banks of River-
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Identify the Bahmani king who was a good calligraphist and an accomplished linguist.
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Sayana was a-
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. Bukka succeeded ___________.
- 2. Vijaynagar rulers were involved in a battle with ___________ kingdom.
- 3. Firoz Shah Bahamani ruled from ___________ to ___________.
- 4. Rana Sanga was one of the most famous rulers of ___________.
- 5. Zainul Abidin adopted a policy of ___________ towards Hindus.
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 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
D. Identify the physical features of India:
- 1. The Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms maintained friendly relations with each other.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. The name ‘Assam’ is derived from Ahom.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. The Bahmani kingdom was founded by Mahmud Gawan.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Rao Bika founded the city of Bikaner.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Zainul Abidin reimposed jazia on Hindus.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Name the main centres of education during Vijaynagar empire.
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. Mention the classes into which the society was divided in Vijaynagar empire.
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. What was Firoz Shah famous for?
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. Who built the Kirti Stambha at Chittor?
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. Why did Rana Kumbha become popular?
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. Describe the development of art and architecture under the Vijaynagar 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.
- 2. List the achievements of Mahmud Gawan as Prime Minister of Bahamani kingdom.
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 main achievements of Rana Kumbha of Mewar?
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 various achievements of Zainul Abidin, the ruler of Kashmir.
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 administrative reforms that brought glory to the Vijaynagar empire.
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