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History: Towns, Traders, and Cultural Exchange in Chapter 6
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History: Towns, Traders, and Cultural Exchange in Chapter 6

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Which city was the most important trading port during the Mughal period?

  • Hampi
  • Surat (correct)
  • Vasco da Gama
  • Macchilipatnam
  • Which fabric was the most important during the medieval period?

  • Linen
  • Cotton (correct)
  • Silk
  • Wool
  • What was Hampi's role during the Vijayanagara Empire?

  • Craftsmanship hub
  • Administrative capital (correct)
  • Port town
  • Religious center
  • Which name was synonymous with the seaport of Masulipatnam?

    <p>Machilipatnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provided vivid descriptions of society and economy during the medieval period?

    <p>Niccolo de Conti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of town served as administrative centers during the Vijayanagara Empire?

    <p>New capital cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which town played a significant role in facilitating India's trade with Africa, West Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia?

    <p>Masulipatnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location was known for its craft and technology development during the mentioned period?

    <p>Hampi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of center was known for catering to devotees and pilgrims during the time frame discussed?

    <p>Pilgrimage centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which town was fortified for protection and served as an administrative center?

    <p>Hyderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following towns did NOT serve as a center for trade during Krishnadeva's reign?

    <p>Goa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Surat during the period discussed?

    <p>An important sea port for trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which town was described as being located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra and was the former capital of the Vijayanagara empire?

    <p>Hampi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Krishnadeva's reign, what type of towns were growing in awareness?

    <p>Temple towns and pilgrimage centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Masulipatnam during the period discussed?

    <p>A British trading post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which town founded by Arab traders became a British trading post in 1611 CE?

    <p>Surat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of town was located on the banks of the river Tapti in Gujarat according to the text?

    <p>Port town</p> Signup and view all the answers

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