CBSE Class 7 Social Science The Age of Reorganisation (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. The period after the decline of the Maurya Empire is called the “Age of Reorganisation” mainly because

A India became united under one ruler B New kingdoms emerged and political power was reorganised C Foreign rule completely ended D Trade activities stopped

2. Who founded the Śhunga dynasty?

A Kharavela B Pushyamitra Śhunga C Gautamīputra Śātakarṇi D Kaniṣhka

3. Which Vedic ritual was performed by Pushyamitra Śhunga to establish his authority?

A Rājasuya B Vajapeya C Aśvamedha yajña D Agnihotra

4. The Bharhut Stūpa is associated mainly with which dynasty?

A Mauryas B Śhungas C Guptas D Kushanas

5. The Sātavāhanas mainly ruled over which region?

A Punjab and Sindh B Bengal and Odisha C Deccan region D Kashmir

6. Why were matrimonial alliances important during the Age of Reorganisation?

A They increased religious influence B They helped avoid conflicts and gain territory peacefully

7. Coins depicting ships issued by Sātavāhanas indicate

A religious dominance B agricultural surplus C importance of maritime trade D military strength

8. The tradition of naming kings after their mothers among the Sātavāhanas suggests

A decline of patriarchy B importance of royal women C foreign influence D lack of royal lineage

9. Why are the Naneghat caves historically significant?

A They were royal palaces B They were centres of warfare C They were used for toll collection and inscriptions D They were burial sites

10. Sangam literature is an important source because it

A records foreign invasions B describes only religious practices C provides insights into early South Indian society D focuses only on kings and wars