(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Who wrote Harshcharita?

Give one evidence to suggest that the sculptural art flourished during the reign of Satvahanas of Deccan.

Name a fine specimen of rock-cut architecture during the reign of the Satvahanas.

Name the two main crafts that flourished during the Gupta age.

Mention the literary works of Dandin.

Name the literary work of Perundevanar.

How many Rathas are found at Mahabalipuram?

Regarding archaeological sources to reconstruct the Age of the Gupta, explain what significance do the following have:
Nalanda University

The Gupta era witnessed unprecedented intellectual progress. In this context explain:

Technical and Scientific works of Aryabhatta

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Under whose patronage did the University develop into a famous Center of Learning?

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Give three of its special features?

With reference to Nalanda University answer the following questions:
Who destroyed this University?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

Where is this Vishnu Temple located?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

Which period does it belong to?

Study the picture given here and answer the following question:

What are the three main structural features of the temple?

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain: Architectural features of the Dharmaraja Rath

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain:

Their patronage to literature.

The Pallava period recorded brilliant achievements in the fields of literature, art and architecture. In this context explain:

Contributions in the field of architecture.

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

Name the place and the State where the Ratha is located?

Study the picture of Dharmaraja Ratha and answer the following questions:

Under which Dynasty and in whose reign was the Ratha built?