(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Regarding archaeological sources to reconstruct the Age of the Gupta, explain what significance do the following have:
Allahabad Pillar Inscription

With reference to the sources of information about the Gupta Age, write short notes on the following:

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription

With reference to the Age of the Guptas, answer the following questions.
Explain the extent of samudragupta’s Empire based on the information given in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

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

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

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

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?

Give an example of sculpture during the Chola period.

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:

Mention two special features of this temple

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

Brihadeshwara Temple.

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.

Mention any two causes that led to the advent of the Renaissance.