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WBBSE Class 6 History Chapter 4 Ancient History Of The Indian Subcontinent Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. The meaning of the word roaming is

1. Foreign Tour
2. To Wander
3. To Run
4. To Stand

Answer: 2. To Wander

Question 2. The influence of the Indo-Iranian language is noticeable in

1. Aranyaka
2. Rigveda and Zend-Avesta
3. Vedanga
4. Iliad

Answer: 4. Iliad

Question 3. The oldest literature of the Indo-Aryan language was

1. Vedanta
2. Rigveda
3. Aranyaka
4. Purana

Answer: 2. Rigveda

Question 4. The name of the king of the rakshasas mentioned in the Ramayana was

1. Ravana
2. Sugrib
3. Meghnad
4. Vibhishana

Answer: 1. Ravana

Question 5. Epic means

1. Grand and the long poem
2. Short story
3. Compilation of hymns
4. Eulogy

Answer: 1. Grand and long poem

Question 6. A number of Painted Grey Ware pottery have been found in

1. Mathura
2. Bhagavanpura
3. Banawali
4. Isampur

Answer: 2. Bhagavanpura

Question 7. One of the principal domesticated animals of the Later Vedic period was

1. Horse
2. Goat
3. Dog
4. Bull

Answer: 1. horse

Question 8. The king and the members of the Bish were members of the

1. Sabha
2. Bidath
3. Samiti
4. Nagaram

Answer: 2. Bidath

Question 9. Currency in the Vedic age was known as

1. Tanka
2. Nishka
3. Dam
4. Aahar

Answer: 2. Nishka

Question 10. The fourfold stages of the life of an Aryan was called

1. Chaturvarna
2. Chaturashrama
3. Ashrama
4. Ratnin

Answer: 2. Chaturashrama

Question 11. The last of Chaturashrama was

1. Sanyas
2. Vanaprastha
3. Brahmacharya
4. Garhasthya

Answer: 1. Sanyas

Question 12. Two goddesses of the Vedic religion were

1. Usha and Aditi
2. Usha and Varun
3. Usha and Indra
4. Usha and Mitra

Answer: 1. Usha and Aditi

Question 13. Two gods of Vedic religion were

1. Prithivi and Agni
2. Indra and Usha
3. Agni and Surya
4. Varun and Prithivi

Answer: 3. Agni and Surya

Question 14. The metal introduced by the Aryans which was not known to the Indus Valley people was

1. Iron
2. Bronze
3. Copper
4. Aluminium

Answer: 1. Iron

Question 15. The earliest text of the Aryans was

1. Yajurveda
2. Atharvaveda
3. Rigveda
4. Samveda

Answer: 3. Rigveda

Question 16. Another name for the Veda is

1. Rigveda
2. Bhekstuti
3. Shruti
4. Smriti

Answer: 3. Shruti

Question 17. Gayatri mantra was composed for dedication to the Surya god

1. Sabitri
2. Aditi
3. Usha
4. Aditya

Answer: 1. Sabitri

Question 18. Upanayan ceremony was observed of

1. Girls only
2. Both girls and boys
3. Married men only
4. Boys only

Answer: 2. Both girls and boys

Question 19. Hiranyadhanu was the king of

1. Khasis
2. Mundas
3. Bheels
4. Jarawas

Answer: 3. Bheels

Question 20. Ekalavya wanted to learn to shoot arrows from

1. Dronacharya
2. Hiranyadhanu
3. Gautama
4. Viswamitra

Answer: 1. Dronacharya

Question 21. Upamanyu was a famous student of

1. Dronacharya
2. Ayoddhoumya
3. Uddalak
4. Gautama

Answer: 2. Ayoddhoumya

Question 22. After the completion of studies at guru’s residence there used to be a convocation ceremony at the end of

1. 10 years
2. 13 years
3. 12 years
4. 19 years

Answer: 3. 12 years

Question 23. There is no mention of bricks in

1. Samveda
2. Rigveda
3. Yajurveda
4. Atharvaveda

Answer: 2. Rigveda

Question 24. An integral part of the Vedic education system was

1. Mathematics
2. Medicine
3. Weaponry
4. Astronomy

Answer: 1. Mathematics

Question 25. Aruni was named by his guru Ayoddhoumya as

1. Ekalavya
2. Uddalak
3. Upamanyu
4. Veda

Answer: 2. Uddalak

Question 26. Worship, sacrifices, and reading of Vedas were performed by the

1. Sudras
2. Brahmanas
3. Vaishyas
4. Kshatriyas

Answer: 2. Brahmanas

Question 27. The three varnas or castes were served by the

1. Brahmanas
2. Sudras
3. Kshatriyas
4. Vaishyas

Answer: 2. Sudras

Question 28. The custom of building Megaliths is still prevalent among

1. Bheels
2. Khasis
3. Santhals
4. Mundas

Answer: 2. Khasis

Question 30. Inamgaon is an archaeological site in

1. Rajasthan
2. Maharashtra
3. Kashmir
4. West Bengal

Answer: 2. Maharashtra

Question 31. The kings sometimes arranged for sacrifices.

1. They displayed their powers through these sacrifices.
2. Money flowed into the treasury when such sacrifices were organized.
3. Wars could be won if sacrifices were performed.

Answer: 1. They displayed their powers through these sacrifices.

Question 32. The Rigveda does not contain much information about the occupation of land through wars.

1. There was no inter-tribal conflict in the Rigvedic Age.
2. The chief of the tribe was generally the owner of all the lands in the Rigvedic Age.
3. Land was not regarded as a valuable resource in the Rigvedic Age.

Answer: 3. Land was not regarded as a valuable resource in the Rigvedic Age.

Question 33. The father was the head of the family and society in the Vedic Age.

1. The family and the society in the Vedic Age were patriarchal.
2. The father was the eldest in the family.
3. The father enjoyed the highest dignity in the family and society.

Answer: 1. The family and the society in the Vedic Age were patriarchal.

Question 34. After completing their education at Gurukul the students were declared graduates through a convocation ceremony.

1. The students had to take a bath after the convocation ceremony.
2. There was a ritual for the teacher and students to bathe together after the ceremony.
3. The students had to take a special bath after the formal completion of their education.

Answer: 3. The students had to take a special bath after the formal completion of their education.

Question 35. Historians estimated that the Indo-Aryans had entered India through the

1. North-Western Side
2. North-Eastern Side
3. Northern Side
4. South-Eastern Side

Answer: 1. North-Western Side

Question 36. Another name of Veda is

1. Snatak
2. Shruti
3. Vekstuti
4. Upanayan

Answer: 2. Shruti

Question 37. Gayatri mantra is a dedication to the Surya god

1. Sabitri
2. Aditi
3. Usha
4. Aditya

Answer: 1. Sabitri

Question 38. There is much similarity among Bengali, Sanskrit, English, and Latin words.

1. In these languages the spellings of words are similar.
2. All these languages belong to the family of Indo-European languages.
3. There is much similarity in the pronunciation of the words of these languages.

Answer: 2. All these languages belong to the family of Indo-European languages.

Question 39. Statement We come to know about the settlement of the Aryans from the names of mountains and rivers mentioned in the Vedic literature.

1. The Vedic literature, particularly Rigveda contains many geographical discussions.
2. The geographical background of India has been mentioned in Kalhan’s Rajtarangini.
3. We get an account of the original homeland of the Aryans from the Vedic literature.

Answer: 1. The Vedic literature, particularly Rigveda contains many geographical discussions.

Question 40. Statement The Indo-Aryan civilisation. is called the Vedic civilization.

1. We come to know about the Indo-Aryans from Vedic literature.
2. We come to know about the ancestors of the Indo-Aryans from Vedic literature.
3. We come to know about the settlement and lifestyle of the Indo-Aryans from Vedic literature.

Answer: 3. We come to know about the settlement and lifestyle of the Indo-Aryans from Vedic literature.

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Question 41. Small clans and villages grew up in the Rigvedic period.

1. It was necessary to collect taxes from the cultivable lands.
2. It was necessary to unify the different families.
3. It was necessary to unify the port regions with trade prospects.

Answer: 2. It was necessary to unify the different families.

Question 42. The Vedic age was divided into Early and Later Vedic ages.

1. Literature is also divided into Early and Later Vedic literature.
2. Vedic literature contains discussions in the context of the age.
3. Vedic literature mentions age division after the primitive age.

Answer: 1. Literature is also divided into Early and Later Vedic literature.

Question 43. The earthen pots of the Later Vedic Age are called Painted Grey Ware pottery.

1. The colour of the drawings and the pots was grey.
2. Pictures were drawn on grey-coloured pots.
3. Pictures were drawn with dark grey colour on earthen pots.

Answer: 2. Pictures were drawn on grey-coloured pots.

WBBSE Class 6 History Chapter 8 Aspects Of Culture In Ancient India

Introduction

Gurukul system of education:

The vedic system of education was based on the relationship between the disciple and the guru. The students stayed in the guru’s house and received an education. The guru had to take responsibility of the food and accommodation of the students and they had to perform various duties for him.

Mahavihara:

Some Buddhist monasteries where students from within India and outside the country used to come to study were known as Mahavihara. These were patronised by the kings. Some famous Mahaviharas were in Nalanda, Taxila, Vikramashila, etc.

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The Puranas:

The Puranas form an important part of ancient Indian literature. Some of the Puranas were composed before the 5th or 4th century BC. The others were written between the 2nd and 7th century AD. The Puranas are eighteen in number.

Important Definitions Related to Ancient Education Systems

The Ramayana:

The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India. It was composed by Valmiki in Pali between the 3rd and 2nd century BC. The main story centers around the war between Rama and Ravana.

The Mahabharata:

The Mahabharata is one of the two great epics of India. It was composed by Vyasa in Sanskrit. The main story is based on the conflict between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. It was compiled between the 4th century BC and the 4th century AD.

Sangam literature:

The Sangam literature was composed between 1st century AD and 4th century AD in South India. It is divided into nine anthologies. The collection of Sangam poems offers a good example of the development of Tamil language.

Aryabhatta:

Aryabhatta was a great mathematician and astronomer of the Gupta period. He raised the status of mathematics to the level of an independent discipline.

In his work ‘Aryabhatiya’ he introduced the concept of zero which led to the emergence of the decimal system. He also propounded the theories of the rotation of the earth, its spherical shape, and the cause of the lunar eclipses. He has also discussed about the stars and planets.

Varahamihira:

Varahamihira was also a famous astronomer who introduced many new concepts. In his works ‘Suryasidhhanta’ and ‘Panchasidhantika’ he had discussed the connection between clouds, winds and, amount of rainfall, and the symptoms of an earthquake.

Environmental concerns:

The main areas of environmental concern were forests, plants, birds, and animals. The rulers were very keen about forests because different types of natural resources were available from the forests.

People who damaged the forests were punished. People also made efforts to store water and build tanks and irrigation canals.

Stupas:

Stupas were semi-circular earthen mounds which contained the cremated remains of dead persons. They had railings and four gateway called ‘torona’. Stupas of Barhut, Sanchi, and Amaravati are famous.

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Chaityas:

Chaityas were cave shrines made by directly cutting into the sides of rocks. They do not contain gateways or toronas. Chaityas of Nasik, Pitalkhara, and Karle are famous.

Chandraketugarh:

The ruins of Chandra- ketugarh have been discovered at present Berachampa in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. This place, which was connected to the Ganga via Vidyadhari river, was a famous commercial center and a prosperous town.

It is also known for its terracotta images. Many archaeological remains from pre- Mauryan age till the Pala-Sena age have been found there.

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WBBSE Class 6 History Chapter 9 India and the Contemporary World

River Valley Civilisations:

Civilizations which flourished on the banks of rivers are called river valley civilizations. Three river valley civilizations of the ancient world are the Mesopotamian civilization, the Egyptian civilization, and the Chinese civilization.

River Valley Civilisations Hamurabi:

Hammurabi was the king of Babylon. He was famous because he was the first to introduce written laws.

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River Valley Civilisations Polis:

In Greece, a number of small states known as city-states emerged. These city-states were known as Polis. Two famous Polis were Athens and Sparta.

River Valley Civilisations Menander:

Menander was the most famous of the Indo-Greek Kings of 4th century BC. Ancient Gandhara and Kandahar regions were under his control. Menander adopted Buddhism under the influence of Nagasena, the Buddhist monk.

River Valley Civilisations Kshatrapas:

The satraps were appointed as provincial rulers by the rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty. Later on, the satrap system was continued by the Shaka and Kushana rulers. During their times the Satraps came to be known as Kshatrapas.

River Valley Civilisations The Hunas:

The Hunas attacked the Indian subcontinent around 458 AD. They possibly entered the subcontinent through the northwest. Tormana and Mihirkula were two powerful Huna leaders.

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River Valley Civilisations Silk route:

From the sixth century BC, there was a commercial relationship between the Indian subcontinent and the outside world through land routes. Silk was the main item of commerce.

Two routes met at Kashgarh. From there, the silk traveled via a number of roads and reached the eastern Mediterranean region.

River Valley Civilisations Tamralipta:

Tamralipta was an important port city of ancient India. This sea port functioned till the 7th-8th centuries AD. It was also an important center of education. This was possibly in present-day East Midnapore. around Tamluk.

River Valley Civilisations Yavanikaa:

The custom of dropping the curtain in a play is known as Yavanikaa. The Greeks first introduced the custom of dropping Yavanikaa or curtain in a play.

River Valley Civilisations Gandhara Art:

Gandhara art evolved around Buddhism. New kinds of Cuddha images were done by Gandhara artists. The features were an aquiline nose, half-closed eyes, and long-drawn eyebrows.

The shoes worn by figures of the Buddha resembled Roman sandals. There was a Graeco-Roman influence on Gandhara art.

Travel Routes of Faxian and Xuanzang in the Indian subcontinent

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The Sixteen Mahajanapadas:

In the first half of 6th century BC there was no unified central government in North India. North India was divided into sixteen kingdoms or mahajanapadas. Magadha, one of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas, later developed into an empire.

Northern Black Polished Ware:

During the time of Gautama Buddha a particular kind of earthenware pottery was found by the archaeologists. This is known as Northern Black Polished Ware. These vessels were well burnt in oven to make them black. After burning they were polished.

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Sudarshan Lake:

The Sudarshan Lake was constructed in ancient India by royal initiative. Chandragupta Maurya, got it dug in Kathiawar region. It was actually a big river irrigation project.

During Ashoka’s reign, some new canals were added to it. The Saka ruler Rudradaman renovated it in 150 AD. It was again renovated during the rule of the Gupta emperor Skandagupta.

Important Definitions Related to Mahajanapadas

Gatha Saptashati:

The Satavahana king Hala composed the book Gatha Saptashati in Prakrit in about 1st or 2nd century. It was actually a compilation of 700 sagas.

À comprehensive idea of the rural life in the south during the Satavahana period, can be obtained from this book.

Agrahara System:

Agrahara system refers to the system of donation of a non-taxable land to a Brahmin or a religious centre. After the 3rd century, this system became more widespread under the Guptas.

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Streedhan:

Generally, women had no claims or rights to property during the ancient period. However there is mention of ‘Streedhan’ or ‘woman’s wealth’ in the religious texts (shastras) and the Arthashastra.

The gift items or property which a woman received at the time of her marriage was regarded as woman’s wealth.

Faxian (Fa-Hien):

Faxian, the Chinese traveller, came to India during the reign of the Gupta emperor, Chandragupta II. In his writings he has described the society and people of the Indian subcontinent.

His account of India is an important source for the study of the Mauryan empire.

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Xuanzang (Hieun-Tsang):

Xuanzang, the Chinese traveller, came to India during the reign of Harshavardhana. In his writing Xuanzang has referred to Indians as In-Tu. He wrote that the country was divided into five parts and eighty kingdoms.

In-Tu:

The Chinese historian Xuanzang (Hieun-Tsang) had referred to India as In-Tu in his works. He had written that the people of In-Tu called their country by different names.

According to him, this country had five parts-north, south, east, west, central and consisted of eighty kingdoms. He referred to In-Tu as a hot tropical country.

He also stated that the chief agricultural crops grown there were paddy and wheat. Caste system prevailed in the society.

With the help of pictures compare the clay vessels of ancient India and present-day India.

The above pictures will create the sense of creativity in the mind of the learner and the learner will be able to go deep into the subject matter.

WBBSE Class 6 History Chapter 4 Ancient History Of The Indian Subcontinent

Introduction

What Is Vedic Literature Class 6 – Vedic civilisation:

Indo-Aryan migrants entered the Indian subcontinent through the northwest frontiers. Vedic literature is our source of information about the life and settlements of these Indo-Aryans.

The Indo- Aryan culture associated with the Vedas is known as Vedic civilisation.

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The Vedas:

The oldest literature of the Aryans is the Vedas. The Hindus believe that the Vedas are not created by man, they are words of God. The Rigveda is the oldest Veda.

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Saptasindhu:

The meaning of Sapta- Sindhu is the land of seven rivers, which corresponds to the region between Kabul and Punjab watered by seven tributaries of the river Sindhu.

Chaturashrama:

In the Later Vedic Age, the personal life of the Aryans was divided into four stages which were together called Chaturashrama.

These stages were

1. Brahmacharya
2. Garhasthya
3. Vanaprastha and
4. Sanyas.

Sabha and Samity:

The representative bodies of the Rigvedic Age were called

1. Sabha and
2. Samiti.

Sabha was the association of the elders while Samiti was the association of all members of the community. Both these bodies acted as the counselor of the king and also restricted his executive power.

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Chaturvarnapratha:

The Aryan society was divided into four varnas or castes- Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras. These varnas determined the occupation of an individual. The Sudras did menial work and served the upper three classes.

Vedic education:

The head of the education system in the Vedic Age was Guru. The doctrines of the Rigveda were recited by the Guru. Students used to listen and memorize these doctrines and then recite these from memory.

Megalith:

Megalith is a tomb or memorial of big stone. Sometimes big stones were used by many local communities for tombs of their respected family members. Different articles of daily use have been recovered from these tombs.

 

Vedic Education and Shruti:

Vedic literature was essential to be memorized. Therefore another name of the Vedas is Shruti. There is a section called bhikshuni in Rigveda. There it is said that when one frog lets out a croak, rest of the frogs begin to imitate it.

In the same way, the tenets of the Rigveda were memorized and recited by the teacher (Guru) or one student. The others would listen to it, memorize it and then recite it flawlessly from memory.

Therefore one needed to earn the ability to recite the Vedic hymns flawlessly. Thus the study of Chhanda or Rhyme and Vyakaran or Grammar was integral to Vedic education.

Vedic Education and the cultivation of Science:

Mathematics was an integral part of the Vedic education system. Knowledge of geometry was necessary to build sacrificial altars. The altars were made with burnt bricks. Brick masons were responsible for making suitable bricks and burning them properly.

Sacrificial altars were made by masons and architects. To an extent, their requirement fuelled the interest in Vedic mathematics. Carpenters, workers, and mathematicians were needed to build the sacrificial altar.

But in Rigveda, there is no mention of bricks. The first reference to bricks is in the Yajurveda. Different kinds of tools were used to prepare the sacrificial altar.

Proper knowledge of celestial bodies and days and seasons was required to perform sacrifices. From such engagements had begun the knowledge about astronomy. A section of the Atharvaveda deals with medical science.

WBBSE Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC

Introduction

Janapada:

The term ‘Janapada’ comprises of two words ‘Jana’ and ‘Pada’. Jana is derived from the word ‘Janagan’ which means people. ‘Pada’ means foot. So ‘Janapada’ means the place where people placed their foot and began to settle down on a piece of land.

Mahajanapadas:

In the 6th century, BC rulers of the janapadas fought battles to extend their territories. Some janapadas were transformed into bigger kingdoms and were known as Mahajanapadas.

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Sixteen Mahajanapadas:

In the 6th century BC there were sixteen Mahajanapadas in the Indian subcontinent.

New Religious Movement:

In the 6th century, BC people of different sections of the society protested against the Vedic religion. As a substitute of Vedic religions simple religions like Buddhism and Jainism arose.

These religions are called New Religions. The movement which was started by the New Religions for protesting against Vedic religion is called New Religious Movement.

Important Definitions Related to Mahajanapadas

Charvakas and Ajivikas:

The Charvaka and Ajivika communities protested against the Brahmins and Brahmanism before the Jains and the Buddhists.

Parshvanath:

Parshvanath was the prince of Kashi. He was a leading preacher of Jainism. He was the twenty-third Tirthankara. The set of four tenets taught by him is known as Chaturyama.

Vardhaman Mahavira:

Vardhaman Mahavira was the 24th Jain Tirthankara. He preached Jainism for thirty long years. He added Brahmacharya or celibacy to Chaturyama of Parshvanath which together came to be known as Panchamahavrata.

Digambara and Swetambara:

The followers of Jainism who used no clothes at all were called Digambaras and the followers of Jainism who preferred to wear white garments were called Swetambaras.

Gautama Buddha:

In early life Gautama Buddha’s name was Siddhartha. He was meditating under a Pipal tree in a place near Gaya where he attained Bodhi and came to be known as Buddha. He was the preacher of Buddhism.

The two most important features of Buddhism are Aryasatya and Ashtanga Marga.

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Four Noble Truths:

Gautama Buddha explained to his disciples the causes of suffering in one’s life and how to get rid of such suffering. For this, he taught four principal tenets known as Chaturaryasatya or four Noble Truths.

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Ashtanga Marga:

Ashtanga Marga means the Eight Paths or ‘Marga’ advised by Buddha to get rid of misery. This Eightfold Path was described as Middle Path as it lies between extreme luxury and hard meditation.

Buddha preached that a person who follows the Eightfold Path would attain ‘Nirvana’, i.e., freedom from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism:

The Buddhists were divided into two sects

1. Mahayana and
2. Hinayana.

The Mahayanis supported idol worship of Buddha. The Hinayanis supported the old Buddhist philosophy.

Tripitaka:

Tripitaka is the main religious text of Buddhism. The three compilations Suttapitaka, Vinaypitaka, and Abhidhamma- Pitaka together constitute the Tripitaka.

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Jataka:

There are certain stories in the Tripitaka under the heading Jataka. Jataka stories tell about the previous life of Buddha. These stories were used for spreading Buddhism among the people.

List of 16 Mahajanapadas and their respective capitals

Mahajanapads	Capitals
Kashi	Benaras
Anga	Champa
Vrijji	Vaishali
Chedi	Shuktimati
Kuru	Hastinapur
Surasena	Mathura
Matsya	Virat Nagari
Gandhara	Taxila
Koshala	Shravasti
Magadha	Rajagriha
Malla	Kushinagar
Vatsya	Kaushambi
Panchala	Ahichhatra (Western) and Kampilya (Eastern)
Asmara	Potana
Avanti	Ujjaini
Kamboja	Rajpur

 

WBBSE For Class 6 History Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration

Introduction

Empire:

When many kingdoms merge together to form a vast territorial unit, it is known as an empire. It is the home to a large population and is controlled by a single ruler.

Alexander:

Alexander was the ruler of Macedonia in Greece. He crossed the Hindukush mountain and entered in to India. He defeated Elder Porus. He stayed in India for three years. While returning home in 325 B.C. he died in Babylon.

Magadha:

Magadha was the most powerful of all the mahajanapadas. Three monarchical dynasties ruled in Magadha one after another. The first empire in India grew up around Magadha under the Mauryan dynasty.

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Chandragupta Maurya:

After defeating and killing the Nanda king Dhanananda, Chandragupta founded the Mauryan dynasty in Magadha. The first empire in the Indian subcontinent was the Mauryan empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya.

Emperor Ashoka:

Ashoka was the greatest of the Mauryan emperors. The battle of Kalinga was a turning point in his life. The horrors of the war touched the heart of Ashoka and he adopted Buddhism.

He tried to unite all his subjects through his religious policy which was called Dhamma.

Important Definitions Related to the Mauryan Empire

Kushanas:

Yueh-Chi was the most prominent tribe of all the nomadic tribes which came to India from central Asia. Ku ei Shuang was a branch of the Yueh-Chi tribe.

This Ku ei Shuang tribe in history is known as the Kushanas. The greatest of the Kushana king was Kanishka I.

Gautamiputra Satakarni:

Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He restored the lost glory of the Satavahanas by defeating the Shakas. The whole of Deccan from the west coast to the east coast was under his control.

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Samudragupta:

During the reign of Samudragupta, the Gupta empire extended from the Rarh region to the upper Gangetic valley. He defeated twelve kings of southern India but returned their kingdom. We come to know about him from the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.

The Vakatakas:

When Gupta’s rule began in north India, the Vakatakas emerged as a considerable power in the Deccan. The Vakatakas ruled over a large area of Deccan and western India. Rudrasena II was an important ruler of the Vakataka dynasty.

Harshavardhana:

Harshavardhana was the ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. He ascended the throne in 606 AD. He conquered Magadha and extended his empire. He launched many military campaigns in north India. He was called Sakalottarpathanatha (Lord of all the paths of north India).

Prepare a chart on Kautilya’s Arthashastra

Kautilya’s Arthashastra

1. Arthashastra is an important book about the administrative system of ancient India.
2. Probably Arthashastra was not composed only by Kautilya.
3. There are detailed discussions about every aspect of the king’s duty
4. Kautilya was the author of Arthashastra.
5. In Arthashastra monarchical rule has been mentioned.
6. An important source for the study of the Mauryan period is Arthashastra.

The chart above or similar other charts will create interest in the mind of the learner and their creativity will develop.

Prepare a chart on Kautilya’s Arthashastra

Kautilya’s Arthashastra

1. Arthashastra is an important book about the administrative system of ancient India.
2. Probably Arthashastra was not composed only by Kautilya.
3. There are detailed discussions about every aspect of the king’s duty
4. Kautilya was the author of Arthashastra.
5. In Arthashastra monarchical rule has been mentioned.
6. An important source for the study of the Mauryan period is Arthashastra.

The chart above or similar other charts will create interest in the mind of the learner and their creativity will develop.

• Chapter 2 Primitive Man In The Indian Subcontinent MCQs
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• Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC MCQs

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• Chapter 8 Aspects Of Culture In Ancient India MCQs
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WBBSE Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Magadha was a

1. Mahajanapada
2. Sangha
3. Janapada
4. Temple

Answer: 1. Mahajanapada

Question 2. Most of the mahajanapadas were in the

1. Ganga-Yamuna Doab
2. Narmada Valley
3. Godavari Valley
4. Punjab region

Answer: 1. Ganga-Yamuna Doab

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Question 3. The mahajanapadas emerged in

1. 7th century BC
2. 6th century BC
3. 1st century BC
4. 5th century BC

Answer: 2. 6th century BC

Question 4. The mahajanapada which became the most powerful was

1. Kamboja
2. Magadha
3. Gandhara
4. Vajji

Answer: 2. Magadha

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Question 5. In the monarchies at the head of the 13. Food production increased with the use of administration stood the

1. Administrator
2. King
3. Brahmans
4. Queen

Answer: 2. King

Question 6. In the mahajanapadas the king was assisted in administration by

1. Governor
2. A Committee
3. Mantri
4. Prince

Answer: 2. A Committee

Question 7. In the kingdoms, land revenue which was collected was used for

1. Administration
2. Religious Purpose
3. The King
4. Warfare

Answer: 1. Administration

Question 8. The last ruling dynasty of Magadha mahajanapada was

1. Haryanka dynasty
2. Nanda dynasty
3. Shaishunaaga dynasty
4. Maurya dynasty

Answer: 2. Nanda dynasty

Question 9. The non-monarchical mahajanapadas were known as

1. Ganarajya
2. Janas
3. Jangan
4. Nagara

Answer: 1. Ganarajya

Question 10. A confederacy of clans used to rule

1. Magadha
2. Vajji
3. Koshala
4. Gandhara

Answer: 2. Vajji

Question 11. The king of Magadha who prepared to attack the Vajjis was

1. Ajatashatru
2. Bindusara
3. Ashoka
4. Bimbisara

Answer: 1. Ajatashatru

Question 12. The society, economy, and politics of the Indian subcontinent began to change around the

1. 5th century BC
2. 6th century BC
3. 4th century BC
4. 7th century BC

Answer: 2. 6th century BC

Question 13. Food production increased with the use of ploughs made of

1. Copper
2. Wood
3. Iron
4. Stone

Answer: 3. Iron

Question 14. The preachers of Jainism were known as

1. Tirthankaras
2. Hinayanas
3. Mahayana
4. Guruji

Answer: 1. Tirthankaras

Question 15. The influence of Jainism was on the rise during the rule of the

1. Nandas
2. Haryana
3. Mauryas
4. Kushanas

Answer: 3. Mauryas

Question 16. The Ajivika community was formed by

1. Bhadrabahu
2. Mankhliputta Gosal
3. Sthulabhadra
4. Siddhartha

Answer: 2. Mankhliputta Gosal

Question 17. Siddhartha was a

1. Brahmana
2. Sudra
3. Kshatriya
4. Vaishya

Answer: 3. Kshatriya

Question 18. Siddhartha renounced the life of a householder at the age of

1. 28
2. 29
3. 27
   
4. 21

Answer: 2. 29

Question 19. Siddhartha attained Bodhi after meditating for close to

1. 6 years
2. 7 years
3. 5 years
4. 10 years

Answer: 1. 6 years

Question 20. After attaining Bodhi Gautama Buddha traveled from Gaya to

1. Mithila
2. Sarnath
3. Mathura
4. Rajagriha

Answer: 2. Sarnath

Question 21. The four tenets preached by Buddha is known as

1. Ashtangika Marga
2. Chaturaryasatya
3. Panchamahavrata
4. Chaturashrama

Answer: 2. Chaturaryasatya

Question 22. Bimbisara was the king of

1. Magadha
2. Rajagriha
3. Kashmir
4. Kapilavastu

Answer: 1. Magadha

Question 23. Gautama Buddha died in

1. 485 BC
2. 486 BC
3. 484 BC
4. 490 BC

Answer: 2. 486 BC

Question 24. The President of the fourth Buddha Sangeeti was

1. Yash
2. Vasumitra
3. Mahakashyap
4. Mogaliputta Tissa

Answer: 2. Vasumitra

Question 25. The first Buddhist Council was convened by

1. Yash
2. Kanishka
3. Mahakashyap
4. Upagupta

Answer: 3. Mahakashyap

Question 26. The supporters of idol worship of Buddha were called

1. Hinayanas
2. Mahayanas
3. Digambaras
4. Nagas

Answer: 2. Mahayanas

Question 27. In the fourth Buddhist Sangeeti, the Buddhist formally split into

1. Two sects
2. Three sects
3. Six sects
4. Four sects

Answer: 1. Two sects

Question 28. Buddhism spread more in the

1. Janas
2. Cities
3. Villages
4. Forests

Answer: 2. Cities

Question 29. Birds, animals, and human beings have featured as characters in

1. Jataka tales
2. Anga
3. Dwadash Anga
4. Tripitaka

Answer: 1. Jataka tales

Question 30. Living in cities or visiting cities was considered as a sin in

1. Jainism
2. Brahmanism
3. Buddhism
4. Ajivika

Answer: 2. Brahmanism

Question 31. The leader of the Digambara sect was

1. Sthulabhadra
2. Mahakashyapa
3. Upagupta
4. Bhadrabahu

Answer: 4. Bhadrabahu

Question 32. In Pali language the word ‘pitak’ means

1. Mirror
2. Paper
3. Book
4. Basket

Answer: 4. Basket

Question 33. In the 6th century BC large kingdoms were called Mahajanapadas.

1. Some of the small janapadas turned into big kingdoms.
2. The small janapadas merged with each other.
3. The population in the small janapadas increased.

Answer: 1. Some of the small janapadas turned into big kingdoms.

Question 34. In 6th century BC, the Gangetic valley region became the main political centre of the Indian subcontinent.

1. Fertile cultivable fields developed in this region.
2. Most of the Mahajanapadas grew up centering this region.
3. Factories were established in different parts of this region.

Answer: 2. Most of the Mahajanapadas grew up centering this region.

Question 35. Most of the Mahajanapadas were monarchical kingdoms.

1. The king was the supreme ruler and judge in these Mahajanapadas.
2. The Mahajanapadas were administered according to the king’s instructions.
3. All these Mahajanapadas were ruled by kings or monarchs.

Answer: 3. All these Mahajanapadas were ruled by kings or monarchs.

Question 36. Magadha was well safeguarded from external invasions.

1. Magadha was surrounded by rivers and hills.
2. The army of Magadha was very strong.
3. A high wall encircled the frontiers of Magadha.

Answer: 1. Magadha was surrounded by rivers and hills.

Question 37. In the 6th century BC the agri- cultural production increased very much.

1. Fertilisers began to be used in agricultural production.
2. Iron ploughs began to be used in agriculture.
3. Better quality seeds were sown.

Answer: 2. Iron ploughs began to be used in agriculture.

Question 38. The ritual of animal sacrifices in yajnas decreased in the 6th century BC.

1. Animal sacrifices became condemnable.
2. The clan leaders prohibited animal sacrifice.
3. The animals were used for drawing the ploughs.

Answer: 3. The animals were used for drawing the ploughs.

Question 39. The main tenets of Jainism are together called ‘Twelve Angas.’

1. Among the tenets of Jainism 12 of them were the most significant ones.
2. The tenets of Jainism were divided into 12 parts.
3. About 12 Tirthankaras had preached Jainism.

Answer: 2. The tenets of Jainism were divided into 12 parts.

Question 40. In the 6th century BC, the Kshatriyas demanded an equality of power with the Brahmins.

1. The weapons made of iron increased the power of the Kshatriyas.
2. The social status of the Kshatriyas had increased.
3. The Kshatriyas started participating in the administration.

Answer: 1. The weapons made of iron increased the power of the Kshatriyas.

Question 41. Siddhartha was later known as Buddha.

1. After preaching, Siddhartha gathered the experience of life.
2. Siddhartha gained political knowledge in later life.
3. Meditation helped Siddhartha to obtain Bodhi or supreme knowledge.

Answer: 3. Meditation helped Siddhartha to obtain Bodhi or supreme knowledge.

Question 42. The Buddhist monks assembled at the Buddha Sangeeti.

1. The Buddha Sangeetis were basically religious conferences.
2. The succeeding head monk was elected in these councils.
3. The main center of Buddhist activities was selected in these councils.

Answer: 1. The Buddha Sangeetis were basically religious conferences.

Question 43. Jainism and Buddhism had spread more in the cities.

1. Various sorts of people were found in the cities.
2. Most of the people in the villages were peasants.
3. Living in cities or visiting cities was considered to be a sin in Brahmanism.

Answer: 1. Various sorts of people were found in the cities.