Question 1

Contrast the 'elections' in Uttaramerur with present day panchayat elections?

Accepted Answer

The system of election in Uttaramerur was quite different from that of the present day panchayat elections. In Uttaramerur election the names of the persons eligible to be members of the committees were written on small tickets of palm leaves. The tickets were put into an earthenware pot. Thereafter a young boy was asked to take out the tickets, one by one for each committee. But the present day panchayat members are elected through a general election. The names of the total members are printed with a symbol allotted to them on a paper called ballot paper. The voter put a stamp over their choice and drops it in a ballot box. Votes are counted and the winners' name is declared by the Returning Officer. Every procedure is organized by a statutory body.

Question 2

What was South India famous for?

Accepted Answer

The Sothern India was famous for its temples which were built during Chola dynasty, Pandya Dynasty, Sangam age, etc.

Question 3

What were the activities associated with Chola temples?

Accepted Answer

The Chola temples were the nuclei of settlements growing around them which included centres of craft production. Temples were also endowed with land by rulers as well as by others. The produce of the land was used for the maintenance of the priests, garland makers, cooks, sweepers, musicians, dancers etc who were associated with the temples and used to work for them. Hence temples were not simply the place of worship. They were also the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well.

Question 4

Compare the temple shown in this chapter with any present-day temple in your neighborhood, highlighting any similarities and differences that you notice.

Accepted Answer

The temples which are found nowadays do not have such intricate architechture except few as shown in this chapter Only Akshar Dham temple can match such other wall as the temple that at Gangaikondacholapuram.

Question 5

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:What was the nagaram?

Accepted Answer

A merchant is
a person who trades in commodities produced by other
people. Historically, a merchant is anyone who is involved in business or
trade.Nagaram was an organization of merchants.

Question 6

What kind of irrigation works were developed in the Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

During fifth or sixth century the area of Tamil Nadu was opened up for large-scale cultivation. For irrigation, a variety of new methods were discovered. In, many areas wells were dug. Huge tanks were constructed for rainwater storage.

Question 7

What was known as 'ur'?

Accepted Answer

The settlements of peasants were called as 'ur'.

Question 8

Very short answer type question:Why are the temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda-cholapuram famous for?

Accepted Answer

The big temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, built by Rajaraja and Rajendra, are architectural and sculptural marvels. These were centres of craft production. Temples were also endowed with land by rulers as well as by others.

Question 9

What was known as 'brahmadeya'?

Accepted Answer

The land gifted to Brahmanas was called as 'brahmadeya'.

Question 10

An example of Chola architecture can be seen at ________.

Accepted Answer

At Tanjore, we can see example of Chola architecture. The architecture in Chola Empire flourished and reached its culmination post 850 AD. The most sophisticated buildings in the form of temples were built during this era. The Shiva Temple of Thanjore, the largest and tallest of all Indian temples was built during Chola period.

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Splendid Temples and Bronze Sculpture of the Cholas

Administrative Centres Under Chola Dynasty

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