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social studies
Kingdoms: 6th to
3 10th Centuries
computational thinking quest
Tick ( ) the correct option. PATTern recogniTion
AbsTrAcT Thinking
1. Which inference best explains why the early
medieval period (600–1200 CE) is considered
both a period of political fragmentation and
cultural growth?
(a) Decline of trade reduced cultural
exchange.
(b) Emergence of regional kingdoms
promoted diverse cultural
developments.
(c) Absence of strong rulers led to
cultural stagnation.
(d) Foreign invasions completely
destroyed cultural traditions.
2. Which reasoning best explains why no single
dynasty could permanently control Kannauj?
(a) Lack of interest in the region.
(b) Weak economic importance of
Kannauj.
(c) Continuous competition among
equally powerful dynasties.
(d) Absence of trade routes.
3. Which logical conclusion explains the cultural
importance of rulers like Harshavardhana?
(a) They focused only on military
expansion.
(b) They discouraged literature and art.
(c) They promoted literature, religion,
and intellectual exchanges.
(d) They avoided interaction with
scholars.
Empires and
4. What pattern can be observed in the policies of
major dynasties like the Palas, Rashtrakutas,
and Pallavas?
(a) Exclusive support to one religion.
(b) Focus only on warfare.
(c) Patronage of multiple religions and
learning centres.
(d) Avoidance of trade and cultural
exchange.
5. Which pattern is evident in the development
of educational centres like Vikramashila and
Nalanda?
(a) They were isolated from global
interactions.
(b) They attracted scholars from
different regions and cultures.
(c) They focused only on military
training.
(d) They declined immediately after
establishment.
6. What pattern can be identified in the rise of
regional kingdoms after the Gupta Empire?
(a) Complete political unity across India.
(b) Emergence of strong local powers
with distinct identities.
(c) End of cultural activities.
(d) Absence of trade networks.
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