CBSE Class 8 Social Science Reshaping India’s Political Map (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 15

1. According to the text, many early invaders during this period were described as which groups from Central Asia?

A Persian or Arab B Turkic or Afghan C Roman or Greek D Mongol or Han

2. Which southern dynasty’s territories around 1300 are shown on the map centered near Halebidu and Belur?

A Vijayanagara realm B Bahmani sultanate C Eastern Ganga kingdom D Hoysala territories

3. On the comparative map, which dynasty’s extent in 1335 covers much of north and central India?

A Lodi dynasty extent B Vijayanagara extent C Tughlaq dynasty extent D Mughal empire extent

4. Which city lies within the striped region denoting the Lodi dynasty’s extent in 1479 on the map?

A Belur B Madurai C Delhi D Konark

5. Which statement best describes the Delhi Sultanate’s political pattern across its five dynasties?

A Unified empire with rare rebellions B Frequent instability with violent accessions C Stable rule with peaceful successions D Hereditary monarchy with long reigns

6. Which two Turkic–Afghan origin dynasties were part of the Delhi Sultanate?

A Ahoms and Rajputs B Guptas and Mauryas C Cholas and Pandyas D Mamluks and Khiljis

7. Why did some neighbouring kingdoms like the Eastern Gangas and the Hoysalas resist the Sultanate’s advance?

A They wished to replace Delhi as capital B They aimed to preserve their regional control C They sought access to Central Asian trade D They opposed all forms of urban culture

8. Which outcome followed Ala-ud-din Khilji’s and Malik Kafur’s campaigns?

A Shrinking treasury due to gift-giving B Financing a large military via plunder C Ending warfare through peace treaties D Abandoning expansion to avoid costs

9. During the Sultanate, what generally happened to temples and seats of learning during raids?

A They were often destroyed or looted B They were converted into hospitals C They were protected by royal decrees D They were ignored by invading forces

10. What was unusual about the average length of a sultan’s reign in Delhi?

A About three decades long B Exactly one generation long C Nearly nine years on average D Less than two years long