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Who is a cartographer?

A person who makes maps.


100

What did the word ‘foreigner’ mean in the medieval period?

Any stranger who was not part of that society or culture.


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Who used to copy manuscripts by hand?

Scribes

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What is an archive?

A place where manuscripts and documents are stored.

200

Name 3 people/places who used to collect manuscripts.

Wealthy people, rulers, monasteries, temples

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Were manuscripts placed in libraries?

Yes

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Are there any differences between the original manuscripts and the ones which were rewritten by scribes?

Yes, small but significant ones

200

What was the difference between the Persian wheel and the spinning wheel?

Persian wheel: irrigation

spinning wheel: weaving

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Who were the Rajputs? What does this word mean?

Rajputs is derived from the word ‘rajputra’ which means the son of the ruler.

300

Several villages were governed by the ______.

Chieftain 

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Who were patrons?

Influential, wealthy individuals who support other people 

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What is Bhakti?

A loving, personal deity that devotees could reach without the aid of priests.

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