CBSE Questions for Class 7 History Rulers And Buildings Quiz 3 - MCQExams.com

Placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, this style of architecture is called as?
  • Trabeate
  • Balcony
  • Desings
  • All of above
The architectural style of the churches during the middle ages was known as the _______ style of architecture.
  • Gothic
  • Roman
  • Italian
  • Spanish
When the trabeate style was used in construction of temples?
  • Between eighth and thirteenth centuries
  • Between fourth and tenth centuries
  • Between sixth and ninth centuries
  • None of these
The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called ________________.
  • Trabeate
  • Corbelled
  • Arcuate
  • All of above
With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'diwan-i-aam' refer to?
  • Ceremonial halls of private audience.
  • Ceremonial halls of general audience.
  • Ceremonial halls of public audience.
  • Ceremonial halls of divine audience.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-IList-II
A.Ratha1.Hall in front of the sanctorium
B.Mandapa2.Sanctum Sanctorium
C.Gopuram3.Monolithic Pallava temples
D.Garba-griha4.Monumental gateway
  • A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
  • A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
  • A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
  • A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur in Karnataka was built in the 17th Century.
  • True
  • False
The tomb architecture, was first visible in ____________ tomb.
  • Akbar's
  • Humayun's
  • Shah Jahan's
  • Aurangzeb's
Where did the King held his court?
  • In mandapas
  • In open ground
  • In garbagriha
  • In town
Identify the world famous examples of Islamic architecture of India from the following list.
  • Taj Mahal
  • Qutub Minar
  • Gol Gumbaz
  • All of these
A central hall surrounded by eight rooms was known as ____________.
  • Eight paradises
  • Diwan-i-Aam
  • Diwan-i-Khas
  • None of these
The temples known as the Seven Pagodas had been built by the
  • Pallavas
  • Cholas
  • Hoysalas
  • Chalukyas
We know the name of the architect of the Rajarajeshvara temple from an inscription.
  • True
  • False
Why did the Sinhalese ruler Sena general II order his general to invade Madurai?
  • To find and restore the golden statue of Buddha
  • To capture territory
  • To avenge the defeat of Sena I by the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha
  • Both A and C
What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?
  • It was included for aesthetic purposes.
  • It supported the ceiling.
  • It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
  • It carried the seal of the king.
How was the 90 tonne stone transferred to the top of the shikhara of the Rajarajeshvara temple at Thanjavur?
  • Manually lifted.
  • Rolled over an inclined plane.
  • Lifted using a chain & pulley system.
  • Using an unknown ancient technology.
Why did Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni destroy the temple of Somnath?
  • To win credit as a great hero of Islam.
  • To loot the precious idols and immense wealth stored in the temple.
  • To build a mosque in its place
  • Only A and B
With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'diwan-i-khas' refer to?
  • Ceremonial halls of private audience
  • Ceremonial halls of divine audience
  • Ceremonial halls of public audience
  • Ceremonial halls of public and private audience
Which temple in Kampuchea has scriptures depicting scenes from the Indian epics Mahabharata and Ramayana?
  • Angkor Vat
  • Tanah Lot Temple
  • Paramban Temple
  • Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam
With reference to Mughal architecture, what does the term Chahar Bagh mean?
  • Garden layout in the shape of a triangle based on the gardens of Paradise mentioned in the Quran.
  • Garden layout based on the four gardens of Paradise mentioned in the Quran.
  • Garden layout based on the gardens of Eden mentioned in the Quran.
  • All of the above
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