Practice Water Resources (3.3.1) - An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara (c. fourteenth to sixteenth century)

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of the Kamalapuram tank?
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Think about the climate of Vijayanagara.
Question 2.
Name one canal that supported agriculture in Vijayanagara.
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It draws water from a major river.
3Question 3.
What was the primary purpose of the Kamalapuram tank?
- A source of drinking water
- Irrigation for fields
- Both A and B
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What dual purpose did this tank serve?
4Question 4.
True or False: Hiriya canal was responsible for irrigation in Vijayanagara.
- True
- False
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Think about where the canal gets its water.
Question 5.
Design a simple water management system for a hypothetical town in a dry region. Include types of storage and distribution methods.
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What natural resources are available in your town?
Question 6.
Evaluate the successes and challenges the Vijayanagara Empire might have faced due to their reliance on water management.
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Consider both advantages and potential downsides.

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