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Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

From the eighth century onwards, the hattas or haats emerged in several small towns which were __________.

  1. Market streets

  2. Taxes on pilgrimage

  3. Traders in cities

  4. Army officials of the Kings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

From the eighth century onwards, the subcontinent was dotted with several small towns. These probably emerged from large villages. They had market streets called hatta (haat of later times) lined with shops. Besides, there were streets for different kinds of artisans such as potters, oil pressers, sugar makers, toddy makers, smiths, stonemasons, etc.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

In the medieval period, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried ginger, etc were spices which grew in the __________ climate.

  1. Tropical

  2. Subtropical

  3. Temperate

  4. Polar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The towns on the west coast were home to Arab, Persian, Chinese, Jewish and Syrian Christian traders. Indian spices and cloth sold in the Red Sea ports were purchased by Italian traders and eventually reached European markets, fetching very high profits. Spices grown in tropical climates (pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg,dried ginger, etc.) became an important part of European cooking, and cotton cloth was very attractive.This eventually drew European traders to India.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

As per the 10th-century Inscription found in Rajasthan, taxes were collected in _________.

  1. Kind

  2. Cash

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As per the 10th century inscription found in Rajasthan, there were taxes in kind on : Sugar and jaggery, dyes, thread, and cotton,on coconuts, salt, areca nuts, butter, sesame oil, on cloth. Besides, there were taxes on traders, on those who sold metal goods, on distillers, on oil, on cattle fodder, and on loads of grain. Some of these taxes were collected in kind, while others were collected in cash.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Kabul is located in ____________.

  1. Pakistan

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Kyrgyzstan

  4. Iran
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B Correct answer
Explanation

With its rugged, mountainous landscape, Kabul (Afghanistan) became politically and commercially important from the sixteenth century onwards. Kabul and Qandahar were linked to the celebrated Silk Route. Besides, trade in horses was primarily carried on through this route. Camels carried dried fruits, dates, carpets, silks and even fresh fruits from Kabul to the subcontinent and elsewhere. Slaves were also brought here for sale.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

As per a 10th-century inscription found in Rajasthan, there were taxes on _________.

  1. Those who sold metal goods

  2. Traders

  3. Cattle fodder

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

As per a 10th century inscription found in Rajasthan, there were taxes on traders, on those who sold metal goods, on distillers, on oil, on cattle fodder, and on loads of grain. Some of these taxes were collected in kind, while others were collected in cash.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

The towns on the west coast were home to _________ traders.

  1. Chinese

  2. Jewish

  3. Persian

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During the medieval period, the towns on the west coast were home to Arab, Persian, Chinese, Jewish and Syrian Christian traders. Indian spices and cloth sold in the Red Sea ports were purchased by Italian traders and eventually reached European markets, fetching very high profits.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

The Panchalas or Vishwakarma community, consisting of goldsmiths, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons, and carpenters, played an important role in the construction of __________.

  1. Palaces

  2. Reservoirs

  3. Temples

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bidar is a town loated in the current Indian state of Karnataka. The craftspersons of Bidar were so famed for their inlay work in copper and silver that it came to be called Bidri. The Panchalas or Vishwakarma community, consisting of goldsmiths, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons and carpenters, were essential to the building of temples. They also played an important role in the construction of palaces, big buildings, tanks and reservoirs.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Who built a fortified palaces in or near small towns?

  1. Rulers

  2. Samanta

  3. Traders

  4. Merchants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Usually a samanta or, in later times,a zamindar built a fortified palace in or near small towns. They levied taxes on traders, artisans and articles of trade and sometimes "donated" the "right" to collect these taxes to local temples, which had been built by themselves or by rich merchants.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

What was the use of wealth by temple authorities?

  1. To finance trade

  2. To finance banks

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Temple authorities used their wealth to finance trade and banking. Gradually a large number of priests, workers, artisans, traders, etc. settled near temple to cater to its needs and those of the pilgrims.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

The place where the villagers brought their produce to sell was known as?

  1. Hatta

  2. Mandapika

  3. Mahajanpad

  4. Janapad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

From the eighth century onwards the subcontinent was dotted with several small towns. These probably emerged from large villages. They usually had a mandapika or mandi of later time to which nearby villagers brought their produce to sell.