Wednesday, 21 January 2026

 

📘 Class 7 History – Chapter 2
New Kings and Kingdoms
(MCQs Worksheet)

Practice these MCQs to revise key concepts and prepare confidently for exams.


📝 Multiple Choice Questions

1. The period between the 7th and 12th centuries is important because:

  • A. No kingdoms existed
  • B. New kings and kingdoms emerged
  • C. British rule began
  • D. Trade completely stopped

Answer: B. New kings and kingdoms emerged


2. Who were samantas?

  • A. Religious teachers
  • B. Foreign invaders
  • C. Subordinate rulers under powerful kings
  • D. Village farmers

Answer: C. Subordinate rulers under powerful kings


3. Which of the following dynasties ruled South India?

  • A. Palas
  • B. Gurjara-Pratiharas
  • C. Cholas
  • D. Rashtrakutas

Answer: C. Cholas


4. What were prashastis?

  • A. Tax records
  • B. Inscriptions praising kings
  • C. Village laws
  • D. Religious books

Answer: B. Inscriptions praising kings


5. Which ritual was performed by kings to show their supreme power?

  • A. Upanayana
  • B. Ashvamedha Yajna
  • C. Vivaha
  • D. Agnihotra

Answer: B. Ashvamedha Yajna


6. Land grants during this period were usually recorded on:

  • A. Palm leaves
  • B. Paper scrolls
  • C. Copper plates
  • D. Cloth

Answer: C. Copper plates


7. What was the sabha?

  • A. Army unit
  • B. Assembly of Brahmins
  • C. Group of traders
  • D. Court of law

Answer: B. Assembly of Brahmins


8. What was the ur?

  • A. Royal palace
  • B. Fort
  • C. Assembly of common villagers
  • D. Temple committee

Answer: C. Assembly of common villagers


9. Which activity was managed by village assemblies?

  • A. Foreign trade
  • B. Sea travel
  • C. Irrigation and agriculture
  • D. Coin minting

Answer: C. Irrigation and agriculture


10. Why did samantas become powerful over time?

  • A. Kings lost interest in ruling
  • B. They controlled land and military resources
  • C. People elected them
  • D. They were foreign rulers

Answer: B. They controlled land and military resources


📌 Student Tip:
Revise keywords like samanta, prashasti, sabha, ur, Ashvamedha. MCQs help in quick revision before exams.

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