WBBSE Solutions For Class 6 History Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Descriptive Questions

Question 1. What are the similarities between Mahavira and Gautama Buddha?
Answer:

The similarities between Mahavira and Gautama Buddha:

Both Mahavira and Buddha had many similarities.

1. Caste:

Both Mahavira and Buddha belonged to princely families and were Kshatriyas by caste.

2. Renunciation of family life:

Mahavira at the age of 30 left his home and went for meditation. On the other hand, Siddhartha (Gautama Buddha) at the age of 29 left his home and went for meditation.

3. Attaining supreme knowledge:

Mahavira meditated for 12 long years and attained. enlightenment. Buddha, on the other hand, meditated for close to six years and attained Bodhi or wisdom.

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4. Religious doctrines:

Mahavira added the vow of Brahmacharya to the four basic tenets of Jainism or Chaturyama which together came to be known as Pancha- mahavrata. On the other hand, Buddha preached the four ‘Noble Truths’ and the Ashtangika Marga.

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Analytical Questions

Question 1. Why were the New Religious Movements mainly city-centric? Or, Why did Jainism and Buddhism spread more in the cities?
Answer:

The New Religious Movements mainly city-centric:

The New Religious Movements were mainly city-centric. Religions like Jainism and Buddhism spread more in the cities due to several reasons which are

1. Mahavira and Buddha used to pay more visits to the cities than the villages for spreading their religion.
2. Visiting cities or residing in cities was considered to be a sin in the Vedic religion.
3. In the cities, there were various sorts of people but in the villages, people were mostly peasants.

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Question 2. What do you mean by ‘Triratnas’ of Jainism and Buddhism?
Answer:

‘Triratnas’ of Jainism and Buddhism:

The concept of Triratna is there in both Jainism and Buddhism. In both religions three ideals are considered to be very important. Each of these ideals is known as ‘Ratna’ or gems.

Being three in number these ideals together are known as Triratna. The ‘Triratna’ of Jainism are Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Action. The ‘Triratna’ of Buddhism are Buddha, Dhamma and Shangha.

Question 3. What are the basic principles of Jainism and Buddhism?
Answer:

The basic principles of Jainism and Buddhism:

Following are the basic principles of Jainism and Buddhism

1. The basic principle of Jainism is Panchamahavrata. The basic principle of Buddhism is Chaturaryasatya and Ashtangika Marga.
2. There is a concept of Triratna in both religions. The Triratnas of Jainism are Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Action. The Triratna in Buddhism are Buddha, Dhamma and Shangha.

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Objective Type Questions

Strike the odd one out

Question 1. Ganga, Yamuna, Sahara, Kaveri.
Answer: Sahara

Question 2. Avanti, Vatsya, Delhi, Koshala.
Answer: Delhi

Question 3. Ujjaini, Mathura, Vaishali, Magadha.
Answer: Magadha

Question 4. Parshvanath, Neminath, Mahavira, Buddha.
Answer: Buddha

Question 5. Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct, Right Behaviour.
Answer: Right Behaviour

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Question 6. Vinayapitaka, Suttapitaka, Dharmapitaka, Abhidhammapitaka.
Answer: Dharmapitaka

Question 7. Mahakashyapa, Moggaliputta Tissa, Vasumitra, Aryabhatta.
Answer: Aryabhatta

Question 8. Ajatashatru, Ashoka, Kanishka, Buddha.
Answer: Buddha

Question 9. Haryanka Dynasty, Shishunaaga Dynasty, Nanda Dynasty, Gupta Dynasty.
Answer: Gupta Dynasty

Question 10. Aryasatya, Ashtangika Marga, Majjhim Patipada, Chaturyama.
Answer: Chaturyama

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Match The Columns

1.

Column A	Column B
1. Mahajanapada of north India	(A) Vaishali
2. Mahajanapada of south India	(B) Asmaka
3. Republic	(C) Magadha
4. Capital of Vajjis	(D) Vrijji

 

Answer: 1. (C), 2. (B), 3. (D), 4. (A)

2.

Column A	Column B
1.Ajivika	(A) Bhadrabahu
2. Siddhartha	(B)  Mahavira
3.  Digambara	(C) Mankhliputta Gosal
4.  Jainism	(D) Buddha

 

Answer: 1. (C), 2. (D), 3. (A), 4. (B)

3.

Column A	Column B
1. Buddhism	(A) Mahavira
2. Jainism	(B) Twelve Angas
3. Siddharth	(C) Eightfold Path
4. Kebalin	(D)  Gautama Buddha

Answer: 1. (C), 2. (B), 3. (D), 4. (A)

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct word

Question 1. The Mahajanapadas emerged in (6thcentury AD/6th century BC/6th millennium).
Answer: 6th century BC

Question 2. Gautama Buddha was born into the (Lichhavi/Haryanka/Sakya) dynasty.
Answer: Sakya

Question 3. Parshvanath was (King of Magadha / head of the Vajjis/Jain Tirthankara).
Answer: Jain Tirthankara

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Question 4. Aryasatya was a part of (the Buddhist/ Jain/Ajivika) religion.
Answer: Buddhist

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Match Column A With Column B

 

Column A	Column B
1. Buddhism	(A) Mahavira
2. Jainism	(B) Buddhism
3. Siddhartha	(C) First Buddha Sangeeti
4. Kebain	(D) Jainism

 

Answer: 1. (B), 2. (C), 3. (D), 4. (A)

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Write In Your Own Words

Question 1. What do you think are the points of difference between the two maha- janapadas of Magadha and Vajji?
Answer:

The difference between the Mahajana- padas of Magadha and Vajji were

Magadha	Vajji
1. Magadha was a monarchical kingdom.	1. Vajji was a non-monarchical kingdom.
2. Formerly, Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha but later on Pataliputra became the capital	2. The capital of Vajji was Vaishali.
3. Administrative power in Magadha was concentrated in the hands of the king and his council of ministers.	3. The administrative power in Vajji was concentrated in the hands of a few clans.
4. Out of sixteen Mahajanapadas, only four continued to maintain their existence. Among them, Magadha emerged as the supreme one.	4. Vajji’s power declined during the conflict between the monarchical and non-monarchical kingdoms.

 

Question 2. What were the reasons for Magadha becoming more powerful than the other Mahajanapadas? Which one, according to you, was the most important factor?
Answer:

The reasons for Magadha becoming more powerful than the other Mahajanapadas:

In the 6th century BC Magadha emerged as the most important centre of political activity in northern India. The reasons for Magadha becoming more powerful than Mahajanapadas are as follows-

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1. Geographical Position:

The geographical position of Magadha was helpful for its development into an empire. It was surrounded by hills and rivers which protected Magadha from foreign invasions.

2. Fertile Land:

The silt of the river Ganga made the agricultural lands of Magadha fertile. As a result, there was the development of agriculture in Magadha.

3. Dense Forests:

There were dense forests in Magadha. Many elephants were found in those dense forests which were used by the Magadhan kings in warfare.

4. Iron and Copper Mines:

Magadha had rich deposits of iron and copper with which weapons of war could be made.

5. Trade:

In Magadha trade and commerce was carried on by both water and land routes.

Among all the reasons the most important reason for the rise of Magadha was its geographical position.

Question 3. Which social categories had supported the New Religious Movements and why?
Answer:

Social categories had supported the New Religious Movements:

The New Religious Movement started in the 6th century BC Different categories of society supported the New Religious Movement.

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Supporters:

A large section of the society including traders, farmers, Kashatriyas and low-caste people supported the new religious movement.

Reasons for Support

1. Traders:

The traders were dissatisfied due to a lack of safe passage and communication during their trading activities. Moreover, the Brahmins used to look upon sea voyages a sin.

Charging interest was considered disgraceful in Brahmanical religion. This could not be accepted by the traders. So they opposed the Brahmanical religions and supported the New Religious Movement.

2. Farmers:

The farmers were against the rituals of yajna and animal sacrifice. This was because the animals were required in agricultural work.

So they looked for a religion where there will be no animal sacrifice and hence supported the New Religious Movement which preached non-violence.

3. The Kshatriyas:

The use of iron weapons started in the 6th century B.C. and this increased the power of the Kshatriyas. They demanded a status equal to that of the Brahmins and so supported the New Religious Movement which was against the domination of the Brahmins in the society.

4. Common People:

Due to strict caste division, the common people became averse to the Vedic religion and supported the New Religious Movement.

Question 4. What are the points of similarities and dissimilarities between Jainism and Buddhism?
Answer:

There are similarities and dissimilarities between Jainism and Buddhism.

Similarities

1. Origin:

Both Jainism and Buddhism started as a protest movement in the 6th century BC.

2. Preachers:

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Mahavira, the founder of Jainism and Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism were both Kshatriyas.

3. Protestant policy:

Both religions refused to accept the domination of the priests or Brahmins, the rituals of Vedic sacrifices or yajnas as well as the divinity of the Vedas.

4. Caste distinction:

Caste distinction in the society was denied by both religions.

5. Simple and pure life:

Both Mahavira and Buddha insisted on people leading a pure and simple life.

6. Language:

The preachers of both the religions used the language of the common people in their teachings.

7. Doctrine of Ahimsa:

Both the religions laid stress on the doctrine of Ahimsa or non-injury to living beings.

Dissimilarities

1. Preachers:

There were 24 Tirthankaras for preaching Jainism. But Gautama Buddha was the sole founder and main preacher of Buddhism.

2. Language:

Prakrit was the language of preaching Jainism. But Pali was the language of preaching Buddhism.

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3. Salvation:

Mahavira laid emphasis on intense meditation for salvation. But Buddha considered attainment of ‘Nirvana’ or salvation was possible by following the Middle Path.

4. Triratnas:

The Triratnas of the Jains were Right faith, Right knowledge and Right Action. The Triratna in Buddhism were Buddha, Dhamma and Shangha.

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Hands On

Question 1. Illustrate through the diagram of a pyramid the evolution of a janapada into a mahajanapada and the emergence of the kingdom of Magadha.
Answer:

Question 2. Observe the picture given below. Do you notice any similarity between the concept of Aryasatya in Buddhism and this picture?
Answer:

The picture has a similarity with Aryasatya. From this, we can understand the gist of Aryasatya-feeling of misery, the cause of misery, riddance from misery and ways of riddance.

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In the first three pictures, we can see the human miseries. These are caused by desire or worldly attachments. But one can get rid of such miseries. The last picture shows such a way of getting rid of misery.

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Food For Thought

Question 1. Of the sermons given by Gautama Buddha to the Vajjis, which ones need to be followed in the present? Discuss those among yourselves.
Answer:

Of the sermons given by Gautama Buddha to the Vajjis, some are relevant in the present-day society and need to be followed. These are discussed by two groups ‘A’ and ‘B’.

1. Group ‘A’:

Gautama Buddha rightly said the laws of the land should be followed. If we do not follow these laws then there will be chaos and confusion in the country.

2. Group ‘B’:

Not only this, Buddha has asked to obey the elderly persons and show respect to them and these are valuable sermons. If we obey and respect the elders then the next generation will also show us respect in the same way and obey us.

3. Group ‘A’:

Buddha has asked to show respect to the women of the Vajji society. At present women should be respected because women are the pillars of society.

4. Group ‘B’:

Besides these Buddha has suggested the Vajjis not to torture birds and animals and not to hack trees. We also, at present, should not torture birds and animals. Instead of hacking trees, we should plant more trees.

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Formative

Excerpt from the text:

Around the 6th century BC society, economy and politics of the Indian subcontinent began to change. Agriculture had become the livelihood of most of the people. Food production increased substantially with the use of iron ploughs.

There was also the growth of new cities A large section of urban residents were merchants and craftsmen. Many among the merchants were quite wealthy.

Farmers and traders faced losses due to yajnas, sacrificing animals on the altar and in warfare. Domesticated animals were required in agricultural work. Hence, it was not easy for the peasants to readily agree to the sacrifice of animals.

Moreover, the conflicts between the different tribes and janapadas caused harm to commerce. Safe passage and communication were necessary for commercial activities. There was also a rise in rituals and ceremonies in the name of religion.

Earlier there were societal divisions based on occupations. In course of time, the divisions became related to birth and in this way caste division became very strong.

Due to such strict caste distinctions, common people had become averse to Vedic religion. Therefore there was a need for new and alternate religious ideologies in the society.

Questions related to the above text are given below for formative evaluation.

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Participation

Question 1. What causes a new religion to emerge?
Answer:

It there are flaws and vices in the existing religion, it leads to the emergence of a new religion.

Question 2. Mention some of the religions prevalent in our society.
Answer:

Some of the religions prevalent in our society are Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, etc.

If the questions mentioned above are asked to the learners, their knowledge about religion can be ascertained, In the same way they will also like to know something about religion. So they will be able to participate in discussions related to the topic.

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Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Questioning And Experimentation

Question 1. Have you ever visited any religious place?
Answer:

Yes, I have visited the Kali temple in Dakshineswar.

Question 2. What have you seen there?
Answer:

I have seen Natmandir, Shoshti Tala, Jor Bangla.

Asking these questions curiosity can be developed among the students and they will be able to go deep into the subject matter.

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Interpretation And Application

Question 1. What is the importance of the New Religious Movement?
Answer:

The importance of the New Religious Movement:

The New Religious Movement cleared the spiritual atmosphere of superstition, broke down the racial barriers and brought about unity in the society.

Question 2. What led to the popularity of the New Religions?
Answer:

Due to the prevalence of superstitions and complexities in the society people were averse to the existing religion. The simplicity of the New Religions attracted the attention of the people and the New Religious Movement became popular.

Through the above-mentioned questions, the learner will develop the potentiality of interpretation and application.

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Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Choose The Correct Answer

Question 1. The leader of the Digambara sect was

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

Answer: 4. Bhadrabahu

Question 2. In Pali language the word ‘pitak’ means

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

Answer: 4. Basket

Question 3. The non-monarchical mahajanapadas were known as

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

Answer: 1. Ganarajya

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Fill In The Blanks

Question 1. The preacher of Jainism was known as (Guru/Acharya/Tirthankara).
Answer: Tirthankara

Question 2. Living in cities or visiting cities was considered as a sin in (Buddhism/Brahmanism/Ajivika).
Answer: Brahmanism

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Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous State whether Following Statements Are True Or False

Question 1. Three royal dynasties had ruled over Magadha.
Answer: True

Question 2. Siddhartha was meditating under a mango tree.
Answer: False

Question 3. Around 6th century BC society, economy, and politics of the Indian subcontinent began to change.
Answer: True

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Write In A Complete Sentence

Question 1. What is ‘Tripitaka’?
Answer:

‘Tripitaka’:

‘Tripitaka’ is the principal text of the Buddhists.

Question 2. What is the capital of Vajjis?
Answer:

The capital of Vajjis:

The capital of VajJIs wits Vaishali.

 

Chapter 5 Indian Sub Continent In The 6th Century BC Topic C Miscellaneous Answer The Following Questions

Question 1. What do you mean by Mahayana and Hinayana sects of the Buddhism?
Answer:

Mahayana and Hinayana sects of the Buddhism:

In the fourth Buddhist Sangeeti the Buddhists came to be divided into two sects- Mahayana and Hinayana. The Mahayanas supported the idol worship of Buddha. The other monks who supported the old Buddhist philosophy were known as the Hinayanas.

Question 2. Why was Mahavira called ‘Kebalin’?
Answer:

Mahavira called ‘Kebalin’:

Vardhhaman Mahavira was a Lichhavi prince who was absolutely detached from all worldly comforts. He renounced the world at the age of thirty and went away to meditate.

Question 3. What were the main teachings of Gautama Buddha?
Answer:

The main teachings of Gautama Buddha:

Gautama Buddha was the founder of Buddhism. His teachings were simple and dealt with practical life. His basic teachings include the understanding of the Four Noble Truths or Chaturaryasatya and the Eightfold Path or Ashtangika Marga.