CLASS-XII QUIZ 4 : HISTORY LESSON : 7 VIJAYNAGAR -THE IMPERIAL CITY

VIJAYNAGAR -THE IMPERIAL CITY QUIZ

31. What were the primary commodities traded in the Vijayanagara markets?

A) Horses, spices, and precious stones B) Iron, steel, and weapons C) Wool, silk, and cotton D) Rice, pulses, and grains

32. What is the significance of the Virupaksha Temple?

A) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site B) It was dedicated to Shiva as Virupaksha C) It was built by Portuguese traders D) It is the largest temple in India

33. What type of structure is the Mahanavami Dibba?

A) Temple B) Ceremonial platform C) Market D) Water reservoir

34. What was the primary source of revenue for the Vijayanagara Empire?

A) Land tax B) Trade C) Tribute from Nayakas D) All of the above

35. Which structure is associated with water management in Vijayanagara?

A) Lotus Mahal B) Kamalapuram Tank C) Mahanavami Dibba D) Raya Gopuram

36. What was the cultural significance of bazaars in Vijayanagara?

A) Trade hubs B) Spaces for social interactions C) Showcasing wealth and prosperity D) All of the above

37. What was Domingo Paes known for in relation to Vijayanagara?

A) He was a Portuguese traveller who documented the empire B) He was a ruler of Vijayanagara C) He built the Virupaksha Temple D) He was a Nayaka

38. The Portuguese traders were primarily involved in the trade of which commodity?

A) Horses B) Cotton C) Spices D) Silver

39. What architectural feature characterizes the "Elephant Stables"?

A) Domed chambers B) Stone carvings C) Pillared corridors D) Gopuram towers

40. What led to the eventual abandonment of Vijayanagara?

A) Frequent floods B) Defeat at the Battle of Talikota C) Decline in trade D) Earthquakes