EXERCISE
I. Choose the correct answer
1. Who
among the following built the VaikundaPerumal temple?
a. Narasimhavarma II
b. Nandivarma II
c. Dantivarman
d. Parameshvaravarma
Answer: a.
Narasimhavarma II
2. Which
of the following titles were the titles of Mahendra Varma I?
a. Mattavilasa
b. Vichitra Chitta
c. Gunabara
d. all the three
Answer: d. all the
three
3. Which
of the following inscriptions describes the victories of Pulakesin II?
a. Aihole
b. Saranath
c. Sanchi
d. Junagath
Answer: a. Aihole
II Read the statement and tick the appropriate answer
1. Statement
I: Pallava art shows transition from rock-cut monolithic structure to stone
built temple.
Statement
II:
Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram is an example of Pallava art and
architecture.
a. Statement I is wrong.
b. Statement II is wrong.
c. Both the statements are correct
d. Both the statements are wrong.
Answer: c. Both the
statements are correct
2. Consider
the following statement(s) about Pallava Kingdom.
Statement
I:
Tamil literature flourished under Pallava rule, with the rise in popularity of
Thevaram composed by Appar.
StatementII: Pallava
King Mahendravarman was the author of the play MattavilasaPrahasana.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Answer: b. II only
3. Consider
the following statements about the Rashtrakuta dynasty and find out which of
the following statements are correct.
1. It was founded by Dantidurga.
2. Amogavarsha wrote Kavirajmarga.
3. Krishna I built the Kailasanatha temple at
Ellora.
a. 1only
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. all the three
Answer: d. all the
three
4. Which
of the following is not a correct pair?
a. Ellora caves - Rashtrakutas
b. Mamallapuram - Narasimhavarma I
c. Elephanta caves - Ashoka
d. Pattadakal – Chalukyas
Answer: c. Elephanta
caves - Ashoka
5. Find
out the wrong pair.
a. Dandin - Dasakumara Charitam
b. Vatsyaya - Bharathavenba
c. Bharavi - Kiratarjuneeyam
d. Amogavarsha - Kavirajamarga
Answer: b. Vatsyaya -
Bharathavenba
III Fill in the blanks
1. Pulakesin II defeated Harsha Vardhana on the
banks of the river Narmada.
2. Narasimhavarma I destroyed Vatapi and
assumed the title VatapiKondan.
3. Ravikirti was the author of Aihole
Inscription.
4. Paranjothi was the army general of
Narasimhavarma I
5. The music inscriptions in Kudumianmalai and Thirumayam show Pallavas’ interest in
music.
IV Match the following.
1. Pallavas - Kalyani
2. Eastern Chalukyas -Manyakheta
3. Western Chalukyas -Kanchi
4. Rashtrakutas- - Vengi
Answer:
1. Pallavas -
Kanchi
2. Eastern
Chalukyas - Vengi
3. Western
Chalukyas - Kalyani
4. Rashtrakutas -
Manyakheta
V State True or False
1. The famous musician Rudracharya lived during
Mahendravarma I. (True)
2. The greatest king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty
was Pulakesin II. (False)
3. Mamallapuram is one of the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. (True)
4. Thevaram was composed by Azhwars. (False)
5. The Virupaksha temple was built on the model of
Kanchi Kailasanatha Temple. (True)
VI Answer in one or two sentences
1. Name
the three gems of Kannada literature.
The three gems of Kannada literature
were Pampa, Sri Ponna and Ranna.
2. How
can we classify the Pallava architecture?
Pallava architecture can be classified as
1. Rock-Cut temples - Mahendravarman style
2. Monolithic Rathas and Sculptural Mandapas -Mamallan style
3. Structural Temples - Rajasimhan style and Nandivarman style
3. What
do you know of Gatika?
Gatika (monastery or centre of
learning) at Kanchi was popular during the Pallava times and it attracted
students from all parts of India and abroad.Vatsyaya who wrote Nyaya Bhashya
was a teacher at Kanchi (Gatika).
4. Panchapandavar
rathas are monolithic rathas. Explain.
The five rathas (chariots),
popularly called Panchapandavar rathas, signify five different style of temple
architecture. Each ratha has been carved out of a single rock. So they are
called monolithic.
5. Make a
note on Battle of Takkolam.
Krishna III (c. 939-967) was the
last able ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty. He defeated the Cholas in the battle of
Takkolam (presently in Vellore District) and captured Thanjavur.
VII Answer the following
1. Examine
Pallavas’ contributions to architecture.
Pallava period is known for architectural splendour. The Shore
Temple and various other temples carved from granite monoliths and the Varaha
cave (7th century) at Mamallapuram, are illustrious examples of Pallava
architecture. In 1984, Mamallapuram was added to the list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites.
Pallava architecture can be classified as
1. Rock-Cut temples - Mahendravarman style
2. Monolithic Rathas and Sculptural Mandapas - Mamallan style
3. Structural Temples - Rajasimhan style and Nandivarman style
2. Write
a note on Elephanta island and Kailasanatha temple at Ellora.
Ellora: Kailasanatha Temple was one of the 30 temples carved out of the
hill at Ellora. It was built during the reign of Krishna I. The temple is known
for its architectural grandeur and sculptural splendour. The temple covers an
area of over 60,000 sq. feet and vimanam (temple tower) rises to a height of 90
feet. This temple has resemblance to the shore temple at Mamallapuram. The
Kailasanatha temple portrays typical Dravidian features.
Elephanta : Originally known as Sripuri and called Gharapuri by the local
people, Elephanta is an island near Mumbai. The Portuguese named it as
Elephanta, after seeing the huge image of an elephant. The Trimurthi
(three-faced) Siva icon is an illustrative of the sculptural beauty portrayed
in the Cave Temple of Elephanta. There are impressive images of dwarapalakas
(entrance guards) at the entrance of the Temple.
VIII HOTs
1. Give
an account on Western Chalukyas of Kalyani.
They were the descendants of Badami
Chalukyas who ruled from Kalyani (modern-day Basavakalyan). In 973, Tailapa II,
a feudatory of the Rashtrakuta ruling from Bijapur region defeated Parmara of
Malwa. Tailapa II occupied Kalyani and his dynasty quickly grew into an empire
under Somesvara I. Somesvara I moved the capital from Manyakheta to Kalyani.
IX Life Skills
1. Collect
temple architecture pictures of Pallavas, Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas and
identify the distinguishing features of each period.
2. Field
Trip :
Plan a
trip to any place of historical importance.
X Activity
a. Sketch
the biography of Mahendravarma I and Pulakesin II.
b. See
the picture and write a few sentences on it.
XI. Answer Grid
Give examples for the structural temples of
Pallava period.
Ans: Kanchi Kailasanatha Temple
Who built the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora?
Ans: Krishna I
Name two Saivite saints and Vaishnavite saints who
practised bhakticult during Pallava period?
Ans: Saivite: Appar, Manikka vasakar, Vaishnavite: Nammazhvar, Andal
Name the new style of architecture developed
during Chalukya period.
Ans: Vesara
Name the sculptural mandapas of Mamallan style of
architecture.
Ans: Open art gallery
Who was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty?
Ans: Dantidurga
What does Aihole inscription mention?
Ans: Defeat of Harsha Vardhana by Pulakesin II
Where do structural temples of Chalukya exist?
Ans: Aihole, Vadapi Pattadakal
What were the titles adopted by Narasimhavarma I?
Ans: Mamallan, Vatapi kondan
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