Worksheet – Chapter 6: The Age of Reorganisation
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Who founded the Śhunga dynasty?
a) Aśhoka
b) Kaṇiṣhka
c) Puṣhyamitra Śhunga
d) Khāravela
The post-Maurya period is known as the Age of Reorganisation because:
a) Foreign invasions stopped
b) India became united again
c) Many regional kingdoms emerged
d) Agriculture ended
Which dynasty ruled the Deccan region?
a) Mauryas
b) Sātavāhanas
c) Guptas
d) Cholas
Sangam literature was written in:
a) Sanskrit
b) Prakrit
c) Tamil
d) Persian
The Grand Anicut (Kallaṇai) was built on which river?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Kāveri
d) Godavari
Which king was called the "Monk-King"?
a) Karikāla
b) Khāravela
c) Kaṇiṣhka
d) Menander
Which script was used in Sātavāhana inscriptions?
a) Devanagari
b) Brahmi
c) Urdu
d) Persian
Gandhāra School of Art used:
a) White marble
b) Red sandstone
c) Grey-black schist stone
d) Granite
The Kuṣhāṇas came from:
a) Europe
b) Central Asia
c) China
d) South India
Heliodorus Pillar was dedicated to:
a) Śhiva
b) Indra
c) Vāsudeva (Krishna)
d) Buddha
Section B: Fill in the blanks
- The last Maurya ruler was overthrown by ____________.
- The Bharhut Stūpa is located in ____________.
- Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi was named after his ____________.
- The capital of the Pāṇḍya kingdom was ____________.
- The Cheras were also known as ____________.
- The Silk Route was controlled by the ____________.
- Kaṇiṣhka was the famous ruler of the ____________ dynasty.
- Sangam means ____________.
- The Hāthīgumphā inscription was written in ____________ script.
- Kallaṇai is also called the ____________.
Section C: Match the following
Column A Column B
1. Khāravela a. Grand Anicut
2. Karikāla Chola b. Vāsudeva
3. Heliodorus Pillar c. Monk-King
4. Kaṇiṣhka d. Buddha on coins
5. Sangam Literature e. Tamil poetry
Section D: True or False
- Aśhoka conquered the Cholas and Pāṇḍyas. _______
- The Sātavāhanas had maritime trade with Rome. _______
- Gandhāra art combined Greek and Indian styles. _______
- Sanskrit declined during the Śhunga period. _______
- Kaṇiṣhka promoted cultural diversity. _______
- Khāravela respected all religions. _______
- Cholas built the Kallaṇai dam. _______
- Sangam literature was written in Hindi. _______
- The Kuṣhāṇas controlled important trade routes. _______
- The Indo-Greeks influenced Indian coinage. _______
Section E: Very Short Answer Questions
- Why was the post-Maurya period called the Age of Reorganisation?
- Name the founder of the Śhunga dynasty.
- What is Sangam literature?
- Name one capital of the Sātavāhanas.
- Which ruler built Kallaṇai?
- What was the main purpose of Kallaṇai?
- Name two schools of Kuṣhāṇa art.
- Who was Gautamī Balaśhrī?
Section F: Short Answer Questions
- Write any three features of Sangam literature.
- Explain the importance of trade during the Sātavāhana period.
- Describe Khāravela’s contributions to religion and architecture.
- Mention any four achievements of Karikāla Chola.
- Explain the characteristics of Gandhāra and Mathurā schools of art.
Section G: Long Answer Questions
- Explain the rise and contributions of the Sātavāhana dynasty.
- Discuss the importance of the Kuṣhāṇa Empire and Kaṇiṣhka’s rule.
- Describe the cultural and economic achievements of the three southern kingdoms—Chera, Chola, and Pāṇḍya.
- Explain how Indo-Greeks influenced Indian culture and administration.
Section H: Case Study Questions
Case Study – 1
After the decline of the Maurya Empire, India entered a period of political changes called the Age of Reorganisation. Many small kingdoms emerged and regional rulers became powerful. Some kingdoms expanded through military conquests while others used matrimonial alliances. Although political unity weakened, art, architecture, trade, and literature continued to flourish. This period saw the rise of powerful kingdoms like the Śhungas, Sātavāhanas, and southern dynasties.
Questions:
- Why was this period called the Age of Reorganisation?
- Name any two methods used by kingdoms for expansion.
- Name any two kingdoms that emerged during this period.
- Mention one positive development despite political instability.
Case Study – 2
The Sātavāhana dynasty ruled large parts of the Deccan region and developed a strong economy through agriculture and trade. Their coins found in different parts of India show their extensive trade network. Trade with the Roman Empire brought prosperity. The Sātavāhanas also promoted religious tolerance and supported Buddhist, Jain, and Vedic traditions.
Questions:
- Which region was ruled by the Sātavāhanas?
- Which foreign empire traded with them?
- Name any two items exported by the Sātavāhanas.
- How did the Sātavāhanas promote religious tolerance?
Case Study – 3
Kaṇiṣhka was the most famous ruler of the Kuṣhāṇa dynasty. He encouraged art, culture, and religious harmony. Coins issued during his reign carried images of Buddha and Śhiva, showing respect for different beliefs. Two important schools of art developed during this period: Gandhāra and Mathurā. These art forms influenced Indian sculpture and architecture.
Questions:
- Who was Kaṇiṣhka?
- What do Kaṇiṣhka's coins reveal?
- Name the two important schools of art.
- Which school used grey-black schist stone?
- c) Puṣhyamitra Śhunga
- c) Many regional kingdoms emerged
- b) Sātavāhanas
- c) Tamil
- c) Kāveri
- b) Khāravela
- b) Brahmi
- c) Grey-black schist stone
- b) Central Asia
- c) Vāsudeva (Krishna)
- Puṣhyamitra Śhunga
- Madhya Pradesh
- Mother
- Madurai
- Keralaputra
- Kuṣhāṇas
- Kuṣhāṇa
- Assembly / Literary gathering
- Brahmi
- Grand Anicut
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- True
- False
- True
- True
- The post-Maurya period was called the Age of Reorganisation because many regional kingdoms emerged after the Mauryan Empire declined.
- Puṣhyamitra Śhunga founded the Śhunga dynasty.
- Sangam literature is the earliest collection of Tamil poetry and an important source of South Indian history.
- Amrāvati or Pratiṣhṭhāna (Paithan).
- Karikāla Chola built Kallaṇai.
- The main purpose of Kallaṇai was to divert river water for irrigation and improve agriculture.
- Gandhāra School and Mathurā School.
- Gautamī Balaśhrī was the mother of Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi and an influential queen.
- Because many new kingdoms emerged after the decline of the Maurya Empire.
- Military conquest and matrimonial alliances.
- Śhungas and Sātavāhanas.
- Growth in art, architecture, literature, and trade.
- The Deccan region.
- Roman Empire.
- Spices and textiles (also acceptable: sandalwood, ivory, pearls)
- By supporting Buddhist, Jain, and Vedic traditions.
- Kaṇiṣhka was the famous ruler of the Kuṣhāṇa dynasty.
- His coins reveal religious harmony and cultural diversity.
- Gandhāra School and Mathurā School.
- Gandhāra School used grey-black schist stone.
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