1. Name the capital of the Chalukyas.
Aihole was the capital of Chalukyas.
2. What was Nagaram?
Nagaram was an organisation of merchants.
3. Who were Samantas?
Samantas were some military leaders who provided the king with troops whenever needed them.
4. What do you mean by Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a system of medicine based on herbs and plants which cure many diseases. Ayurveda is a major system of medicine practised in India these days.
5. Mention the names of three authors who wrote about Harshavardhana.
Three Authors who wrote Harshavardhana are: (i) Ravikirti (ii) Xuan Zang (iii) Banabhatta.
6. Name of two important dynasties that ruled Southern India.
The Pallavas and Chalukyas were the most important ruling dynasties in South India.
7. What was Sabha?
Sabha was an assembly of Brahmin land owners. This assembly functioned through sub-committees, which looked after irrigation, agricultural operations, making roads, local temples, etc.
8. How is Ur different from Nagaram?
Ur was a village assembly found in areas where the landowners were not Brahmins, whereas Nagaram was an organisation of merchants.