1. Which of the following was not a characteristic of Vijayanagara architecture?
a) Use of large granite blocks
b) Ornate decoration with intricate carvings
c) Use of arches and domes
d) Symmetrical layout
c) Use of arches and domes
2. Which of the following is not a famous temple located in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Virupaksha Temple
b) Brihadeeswara Temple
c) Vittala Temple
d) Hazara Rama Temple
b) Brihadeeswara Temple (This temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is a famous example of Chola architecture.)
3. What was the purpose of the Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi?
a) It was a palace for the Vijayanagara rulers
b) It was a religious temple dedicated to Lord Rama
c) It was a treasury where the empire's wealth was stored
d) It was a place for cultural performances and gatherings
b) It was a religious temple dedicated to Lord Rama
4. Which king was responsible for the construction of the Lotus Mahal in Hampi?
a) Krishnadevaraya
b) Devaraya II
c) Bukka I
d) Harihara I
a) Krishnadevaraya
5. What was the purpose of the Elephant Stables in Hampi?
a) It was a place to house elephants used in battle
b) It was a place where elephants were trained for various tasks
c) It was a stable for royal elephants used for processions and ceremonies
d) It was a place where wild elephants were captured and tamed
c) It was a stable for royal elephants used for processions and ceremonies
6. Which of the following is not a famous temple located in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Virupaksha Temple
b) Brihadeeswara Temple
c) Vittala Temple
d) Hazara Rama Temple
b) Brihadeeswara Temple (This temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is a famous example of Chola architecture.)
7. What was the purpose of the Hazara Rama Temple in Hampi?
a) It was a palace for the Vijayanagara rulers
b) It was a religious temple dedicated to Lord Rama
c) It was a treasury where the empire's wealth was stored
d) It was a place for cultural performances and gatherings
b) It was a religious temple dedicated to Lord Rama
8. Which king was responsible for the construction of the Lotus Mahal in Hampi?
a) Krishnadevaraya
b) Devaraya II
c) Bukka I
d) Harihara I
a) Krishnadevaraya
9. What was the purpose of the Elephant Stables in Hampi?
a) It was a place to house elephants used in battle
b) It was a place where elephants were trained for various tasks
c) It was a stable for royal elephants used for processions and ceremonies
d) It was a place where wild elephants were captured and tamed
c) It was a stable for royal elephants used for processions and ceremonies
10. What was the highest court of justice in the Vijayanagara Empire called?
a) Rayas Court
b) Samantas Court
c) Adalat Court
d) Nayakas Court
c) Adalat Court
11. Who was responsible for the defense of the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) The king
b) The prime minister
c) The council of ministers
d) The army chief
d) The army chief
12. Who was the chief advisor to the king in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Rajaguru
b) Samanta
c) Deshmukh
d) Nayaka
a) Rajaguru
13. Which of the following was not a department of the Vijayanagara administration?
a) Revenue
b) Agriculture
c) Justice
d) Sports
d) Sports
14. Who were the governors of the provinces in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Nayakas
b) Samantas
c) Deshmukhs
d) Rajagurus
a) Nayakas
15. What was the name of the system of land revenue collection in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Rajaswala
b) Kadamai
c) Sankirthana
d) Rayasam
d) Rayasam
16. Who was responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) The king
b) The prime minister
c) The council of ministers
d) The police department
a) The king
17. Who were the officials responsible for the collection of taxes in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Deshmukhs
b) Samantas
c) Nayakas
d) Rajagurus
c) Nayakas
18. What was the name of the system of irrigation management in the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Kaval
b) Kudavolai
c) Kuttanad
d) Karez
b) Kudavolai
19. Which among the following was the most important crop during the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Millet
d) Sugarcane
a) Rice
20. Which among the following was the most important factor behind the growth of trade and commerce during the Vijayanagara Empire?
a) Availability of raw materials
b) Construction of roads and waterways
c) Establishment of marketplaces
d) Patronage of the rulers
b) Construction of roads and waterways
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