Class 9 History: Chapter 01 Medieval World: Centres of Power - Questions and Answers
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Class 9 History: Questions and Answers Chapter 01 Medieval World.
1.Write the characteristic features of the medieval world?
• The period between the 5th & the 15th centuries CE.
• Period does not refer to the same period all over the world
• The political structure of the Medieval world was similar
• Differences in the forms of authority
2. For administrative convenience, the Roman Emperor Diocletian divided Empire into two. Which were they?
• The Western Roman Empire with the capital at Rome
• The Eastern Roman Empire with its capital at Constantinople.
3. Write the features of the code of Justinian?
• Codification of all the existing Roman laws into a code of law 'Corpus Juris Civilis'.
• Justinian's code is based on the principles of reasoning, justice and generosity.
• Justinian's Code also served as the base for the code of law of the French ruler, Napoleon
4. Complete the flow chart.
5.Write the reasons for the decline of the Eastern Roman Empire?
• Began to decline after Justinian.
• It collapsed with the capture of Constantinople by the Turks in the 15th century.
6. Reason for decline of Western Roman Empire
• Due to the continuous invasions of the Germanic tribes.
7. Why Frankish Empire is known as the Holy Roman Empire?
• Charlemagne saved Pope Leo III, from the tribal attack of the Lombards.
• As a token of gratitude, the Pope crowned him as the Holy Roman Emperor.
8. Name the famous Emperor of the Frankish Empire. Write his contributions?
• Charlemagne
• A great conqueror as well as an efficient administrator
• Expanded empire through political alliances and matrimonial relations.
• Introduced centralised administration
• Local administration officers are known as 'counts'.
• Created a secret department named 'Micci Dominici'.
• Relief funds were created
• A network of educational institutions was established
9. Write a short note about the Carolingian Renaissance.?
• A network of educational institutions was established by Charlemagne.
• The resultant intellectual awakening was known as the Carolingian Renaissance.
10. Reason for decline of Western Roman Empire
• Due to the continuous invasions of the Germanic tribes.
11. What were the political contributions of the Arabs to the medieval world?
• Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam was the head of the Arab state. (Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia)
• After the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, Arabia was ruled by the Caliphs.
• During their reign was very vast which included regions from Asia Minor to the Arabian Sea. Their capital was Medina.
• After the early Caliphs, Arabia was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty.
• They introduced centralised administration in Arabia.
• The gold coin Dinarand the silver coin Dirham were issued by the Umayyads. Their capital was Damascus.
• After the Umayyads, the Abbasids became the rulers.
• During the period of the Abbasids, the capital was shifted to Baghdad.
12.The most famous ruler of the Abbasid dynasty was Harun-Al -Rashid. Justify
this statement?
Or
"Harun-al Rashid was the most famous among the Abbasid Caliphs". Examine the relevance of this statement?
• Implemented many welfare measures.
• Hospitals were established in Arabia for the first time.
• Judicial administration was based on the principles of Islam and the rule of law was strictly observed.
• The people were free to travel anywhere in the empire without fear.
• Established contacts with the Holy Roman Empire and sent ambassadors to the palace.
13. Write the circumstances that led to the formation of the Ottoman Empire?
• With the capture of Constantinople in 1453 CE by the Turkish leader Muhammad II, the Ottoman Empire was strengthened.
• By then many territories of the Eastern Roman Empire had become a part of the Ottoman Empire.
14.The Ottoman Empire reached its zenith during the time of Suleiman. Evaluate the statement?
• He was called Al-Qanuni (the law-giver).
• He codified the Ottoman laws
• Established centralised administration in the empire.
• During this period, many regions of Europe became part of the Ottoman Empire.
• Europeans realised the military strength of Asia through the Ottoman rulers
15. Write the characteristic features of Mongolia?
• Mongolia is the region between Russia and China in Central Asia.
• It is a region characterised by vast meadows, deserts and mountains
• The climate of Mongolia is extreme: severely hot in the summer and extremely cold in winter.
16. Who founded the Mangolian Empire?
• Genghis Khan
17. What were the major characteristics of the Mongolian army?
• Strong cavalry.
• Small canons which could be used while sitting on horseback.
• Maintained well-organised espionage.
18. What was the name of the postal system introduced by Genghis Khan? What were its characteristics?
• Courier
• postal system using horses.
• speedy and effective.
19. Write the characteristics of the medieval African town Timbuktu?
• Most important cultural and commercial centre of medieval Africa.
• Merchants from Venice, Granada and Genoa reached Timbuktu for marketing their merchandise such as gold and ivory.
• Centre of the slave trade.
• The University of Timbuktu was one of the leading centres of knowledge that attracted students from all parts of the world.
• The 'Great Mosque' constructed by Kankan Musa at Timbuktu was the leading centre of Islamic studies during the medieval period
20. Compare the forms of power that existed in medieval China and Japan?
- CHINA
• In the initial stage of the Medieval period, China was ruled by the Tang Dynasty.
• The sovereignty of the country was vested in the emperor.
• State officials were selected after conducting competitive examinations based on the criteria of education and excellence.
• The Tang rulers were tolerant towards all religions and were great promoters of trade and commerce.
• After the Tang Dynasty, China was ruled by the Song, Ming and Manchu dynasties.
- JAPAN
• The emperor was the supreme head of political affairs.
• The administration was overhauled by the feudal lords known as Shoguns.
• Land was under their control.
• It was under the Shoguns that Tokyo emerged as the centre of power
21. Lists down the names of the medieval American civilizations
* North American Civilizations
• Mississippi
• Caribbean
• Mogollon
• Patayan
* South American Civilizations
• Mayan
• Inca
• Aztec
• Toltec
22. What was feudalism? What are the circumstances that led to the disintegration of feudalism?
The socio-political-economic system that existed in medieval Europe based on land was known as Feudalism.
• Agricultural production decreased due to climate change
• Famine
• Plague and Black Death
• Crusades
• Kings monopoly of gunpowder
• Peasant Revolts
• Emergence of Nation-State
Practise Questions and Answers
1. Answer the following questions related to the Mongolian Empire.
a) Who founded the Mangolian empire?
b) The name of the postal system that he introduced?
c) Where is the centre of the administration of the empire' located?
Answer:
a) Genghis Khan
b) Courier
c) the Karakorum on the banks of the River Onon in Siberia
2. Which among the following is not the causes of the decline of feudalism?
a) Crusades
b) Peasant revolts
c) Coins lost its importance
d) The emergence of nation-states
Answer:
c) Coins lost its importance
3. Some indicators of a medieval empire are given below. Examine and find out which empire it is.
• A postal system called courier existed.
• The administrative centre was Karakorum on the banks of the River Onon in Siberia.
Answer:
• Mongol Empire
4. Which dynasty in Arabia issued the gold coin Dinar and the silver coin Dirham?
- Umayyads
5. What was the main reason for the downfall of the Eastern Roman Empire?
- The Turks captured Constantinople
6. The following rulers are associated with which empires?
a. Kankan Musa
b. Suleiman
c. Genghis Khan
d. Charlemagne
Answer:
a. Mali Empire,
b. The Ottoman Empire
c. The Mongolian Empire
d. Holy Roman Empire
7. What factors helped Timbuktu become a major cultural and trading centre of the Mali Empire?
• Merchants from Venice, Granada and Genoa reached Timbuktu for marketing gold and ivory.
• A centre of the slave trade
• The University of Timbuktu was one of the leading centres of knowledge.
• The Great Mosque constructed by Kankan Musa at Timbuktu was the leading centre of Islamic studies in the medieval world.
8. What was the name of feudal lords in Japan?
- Shoguns
9. Who was the famous ruler of the Mali Empire?
- Kankan Musa
10. Examine the statements given below and find out appropriate one from the bracket for each statement,
(i) The largest ancient empire
(ii) Included regions from Asia Minor to the Arabian Sea.
(iii) The administrative centre was Karakorum on the banks of the River Onon in Siberia.
(iv) The empire reached the zenith during the time of Suleiman
(Arabian Empire, Roman Empire, Mongolian Empire, Ottoman Empire)
Answer:
(i) Roman Empire,
(ii) Arabian Empire,
(iii) Mongolian Empire,
(iv) Ottoman Empire
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