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

1. The Formation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh occurred in which year?

A 1675 B 1699 C 1754 D 1799

2. Maratha control of Delhi began in which year?

A 1671 B 1720 C 1754 D 1799

3. The Sikh Empire was established in which year?

A 1699 B 1754 C 1799 D 1839

4. What does the word "Turkic" historically refer to?

A Only the modern citizens of the Republic of Turkey B Peoples, languages, and cultures associated with a region from Central Asia to Turkey and Siberia C Safe-conduct documents issued by medieval Arab traders D A specific style of architecture using white marble domes

5. In the early 11th century, a spate of unprecedented invasions entered India from beyond which mountain range?

A The Himalayas B The Aravalis C The Hindu Kush D The Vindhyas

6. The Delhi Sultanate was formed after the defeat of which king in 1192?

A King Narasimhadeva I B Rana Kumbha C King Prithviraj Chauhan D Rana Sanga

7. What is the correct chronological order of the five successive foreign dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate?

A Mamluks, Tughlaqs, Khiljis, Sayyids, Lodis B Mamluks, Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyids, Lodis C Khiljis, Mamluks, Tughlaqs, Lodis, Sayyids D Lodis, Sayyids, Tughlaqs, Khiljis, Mamluks

8. What is the alternative name for the Mamluk dynasty?

A Slave dynasty B Sur Empire C Afghan dynasty D Khilji dynasty

9. What does the term "Sultanate" mean?

A A republic managed by an assembly of traders B A religious center dedicated to multi-faith dialogues C A territory ruled by a "Sultan" D A forest area controlled by indigenous tribal chiefs

10. Historical data suggests that what fraction of Delhi sultans seized power by eliminating their predecessor?

A One out of three B Almost two out of three C Three out of four D Half of them