NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 6: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons.

                

NCERT Class 7 History Chapter 6: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons.

Important questions with answers.

1.      Fill in the blanks:

(a)    Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.

(b)   The Dutch established a settlement at Masulipatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

2.      State whether true or false:

(a)    We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an inscription. True.

(b)   Surat was an important trading port on the Bay of Bengal. False.

3.      How was water supplied to the city of Thanjavur?

Answer: Water was supplied to the city of Thanjavur from wells and tanks.

4.      Who lived in the “Black Towns” in cities such as Madras?

Answer: Merchants and artisans (such as weavers), native traders and craftpersons lived in the “Black Towns”.

5.      Why do you think towns grew around temples?

Answer: Towns grew around temples because a large number of priests, workers, artisans, traders etc. settled near the temple to cater to the needs of the temple authorities and its pilgrims.

6.      How important were craftpersons for the building and maintenance of temples?

Answer: The craftpersons were very important for the building and maintenance of temples. The reasons are –

(a)    They were expert in the inlay work in copper and silver.

(b)   The goldsmiths, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons and carpenters were essential for the building and maintenance of temples.

(c)    They were also helpful in the construction of palaces, big buildings, tanks and reservoirs.

(d)   The craftpersons were also helpful as some prosperous communities provide donations to temples.

7.      Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?

Answer: People from distant lands visited Surat for several reasons:

(a)    It was an established trading centre.

(b)   It was famous for its textiles and had a market in West Asia, Africa and Europe.

(c)    It had several rest houses to take care of the travellers to the city.

(d)   It had beautiful buildings and many pleasure parks.

(e)    The banking facilities were also well developed in Surat.

8.      When was the Vijayanagara Empire founded?

Answer: The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336.

9.      When did Vasco da Gama become the first European to reach India by sea?

Answer: Vasco da Gama became the first European to reach India by the sea in 1498.

10.  Who built the Rajarajeshvara temple?

Answer: King Rajaraja Chola built the Rajarajeshvara temple.