Vijayanagar & Bahamani empires Quiz - ICSE Class 7 History

Free practice quiz: Vijayanagar & Bahamani empires (ICSE Class 7 History). 49 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. The Vijayanagar Empire, a prominent South Indian kingdom, was founded in response to the expansion of which Delhi Sultanate dynasty?

   1. Tughlaq Dynasty
   2. Khalji Dynasty
   3. Sayyid Dynasty
   4. Lodi Dynasty
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   Answer: A. Tughlaq Dynasty

   The Vijayanagar Empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I, primarily as a resistance against the expansion of the Tughlaq Dynasty's influence in the Deccan region.

2. Which of the following was NOT a significant aspect of the Bahamani Sultanate's rule?

   1. Patronage of Persian and Arabic literature
   2. Development of Deccan architecture
   3. Frequent conflicts with the Vijayanagar Empire
   4. Promotion of a unified religious policy across its diverse population
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   Answer: D. Promotion of a unified religious policy across its diverse population

   While the Bahamani Sultans patronized arts and literature and were often at war with Vijayanagar, their rule was characterized by internal factions and conflicts, and they did not consistently promote a unified religious policy. Their policies often reflected the dominant Islamic culture, and while not always actively persecuting other faiths, there wasn't a proactive unified religious policy.

3. The Vijayanagar Empire's trade in horses was particularly important for its cavalry and was primarily conducted with:

   1. China
   2. Persia and Arabia
   3. Southeast Asia
   4. The Roman Empire
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   Answer: B. Persia and Arabia

   The Vijayanagar Empire imported a large number of high-quality horses from the Persian Gulf region and Arabia to strengthen its cavalry, as suitable breeds were not readily available locally.

4. Which of the following was a significant religious institution that played a vital role in the socio-economic fabric of the Vijayanagar Empire?

   1. Monasteries (Mathas)
   2. Universities
   3. Guilds
   4. Forest communes
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   Answer: A. Monasteries (Mathas)

   Religious monasteries (Mathas), particularly those associated with various Hindu sects, were significant landholders and centers of learning, culture, and social influence in the Vijayanagar Empire, often receiving royal patronage.

5. The Bahamani Sultanate's treasury was significantly enriched by the control over the diamond mines of:

   1. Golconda
   2. Vijayanagar
   3. Madurai
   4. Malabar
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   Answer: A. Golconda

   The Golconda region, under the Bahamani Sultanate and later the Qutb Shahi dynasty, was famous for its rich diamond mines, which made it a major center of trade and wealth.

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