WBBSE Solutions For Class 6 History Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous

Class 6 History Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous  Descriptive Questions

Question 1. What were the similarities and dis- similarities between the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and the Kushana emperor Kanishka?
Answer:

The similarities and dis- similarities between the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and the Kushana emperor Kanishka:

There are some similarities and dissimilarities between Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor and Kanishka, the Kushan emperor.

Similarities

1. Both Ashoka and Kanishka were conquerors of large territories.
2. Both Ashoka and Kanishka were ardent supporters of Buddhism and both adopted Buddhism.
3. Both took initiative to spread Buddhism and removed the malpractices prevalent in the Buddhist society.
4. Ashoka convened the third Buddhist Council in Pataliputra, Kanishka convened. the Fourth Buddhist council in Kashmir.

Dissimilarities

1. Ashoka was a supporter of Hinayana Buddhism, Kansihka was a supporter of Mahayana Buddhisim.
2. After the Kalinga war Ashoka adopted the policy of non-violence and renounced fighting wars. On the other hand Kanishka did not adopt the policy of non-violence and did not renounce war.

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Class 6 History Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Analytical Questions

Question 1. Mention any one similar feature of the administrative system of the Kushanas and the Satavahanas.
Answer:

In the history of India the administrative systems of the Kushanas and the Satavahanas deserve special mention.

One similar feature of the administrative system of the Kushanas and the Satavahanas is as follows:

The Kushana empire was divided into several provinces for the convenience of administrator. The ruler of a province was called ‘Kshatrapa’.

The Satavahana empire was also divided into small provinces for administrative convenience. These provinces were governed by officials called Amatyas.

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Question 2. Mention the similarities between Harshavardhan’s administrative system and the Gupta administrative system.
Answer:

The similarities between Harshavardhana’s administrative system and the Gupta administrative system are as follows:

1. In the administrative systems of both Harshavardhana and the Guptas, the emperors were assisted by a Council of Ministers.
2. District provinces of both Harshavardhana’s empire and the Gupta empire were ruled by representatives chosen by the king.
3. In the administrative system of both, the provinces were divided into districts. The lowest unit of administration in both the administrative system was the village.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Objective Type Questions

Strike the odd one out

Question 1. Emperor, King, Sultan, Prime Minister.
Answer: Prime Minister

Question 2. Treaty, battle, fight, conflict.
Answer: Treaty

Question 3. Kashi, Koshala, Magadha, Tamralipta.
Answer: Tamralipta

Question 4. Varanasi, Krishna, Vaishali, Ujjaini.
Answer: Krishna

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Question 5. Kanishka, Simuka, Vashishka, Hubishka.
Answer: Simuka

Question 6. Chandragupta Maurya, Kujula Kadphises, Simuka, Samudragupta.
Answer: Samudragupta

Question 7. Hasthigumpha Inscription, Nasik Inscription, Allahabad Prashasti, Rajtarangini.
Answer: Rajtarangini

Question 8. Mathura, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri.
Answer: Mathura

Question 9. Pallava, Chola, Gupta, Chalukya.
Answer: Gupta

Question 10. Chandragupta Maurya, Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Skandagupta.
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya

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Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Match The Columns

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

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Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Exercise

Which of the following statements is correct and which is incorrect

Question 1. There was lifelong enmity between Seleucus and Chandragupta Maurya.
Answer: False

Question 2. During the Mauryan Age, women were also appointed as Mahamatras.
Answer: False

Question 3. Kushanas were Indians by origin.
Answer: False

Question 4. Chandragupta I had introduced the Gupta era.
Answer: True

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Which Of The Option Appear Most Suitable To The Following Statements

Question 1. Ashoka had prohibited animal slaughter in his empire.
1. To increase the number of animals in his empire.
2. To follow Dhamma.
3. To increase the trade of animals.

Answer: 2. To follow Dhamma.

Question 2. Kushana emperors used to keep their own statues in the Devakula.
1. They were descendants of gods.
2. Before their subjects, they used to project themselves as honourable as the gods.
3. They were great devotees of horrifying massacre in the Kalinga war. He the gods.

Answer: 2. Before their subjects, they used to project themselves as honourable as the gods.

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Question 3. The Gupta emperors used to attack other nations anymore. He embraced assume magnificent titles.
1. The titles sounded nice.
2. The titles were given by the subjects.
3. Through this, the emperors administration used to uphold their might.

Answer: 3. Through this, the emperors administration used to uphold their might.

Question 4. Statement Xuanzang had arrived in the Indian subcontinent from China.
1. To travel in the Indian subcontinent.
2. To write a book on Harshavardhana.
3. To study more extensively on Buddhism.

Answer: 3. To study more extensively on Buddhism.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Write In Your Own Words

Question 1. What is the relation between the aftermath of the Kalinga war and Ashoka’s Dhamma? To what extent did Dhamma influence his administration?
Answer:

King Ashoka is considered one of the greatest Indian rulers.

Relationship between Kalinga war and Ashoka’s Dhamma

Ashoka was deeply grieved to witness the horrifying massacre in the kalinga war. He renounced fighting wars and resolved not to Buddhism and adopted the policy of non- violence under the spiritual guidance of the Buddhist monk Upagupta.

Influence of Dhamma on Ashoka’s

Ashoka conducted the Mauryan administration following the policy of non-violence. Instead of adopting a policy of war and conquest, he adopted a policy of public welfare. He prohibited animal slaughter, hunting and fishing.

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Question 2. Why did the Mauryan rulers appoint spies?
Answer:

Apart from the army and the officials, the espionage system formed an important part of the Mauryan administration.

Reasons for appointing spies

1. Collecting information:

The Mauryan emperors employed spies to collect information about what was happening in the different parts of their empire.

2. To keep vigilance:

The spies were also appointed to keep an eye on the foreigners, strangers, suspects, officials and even princes and to report back to the emperor.

Question 3. Compare the power and status of the Mauryan and Gupta emperors.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Hands On

Question 1. On comparing the coinage of Mauryas, Kushanas and Guptas, what similarities and dissimilarities can you find?

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Food For Thought

Question 1. The Arthashastra has not been composed by a single author. Similarly are there any books you know, that are not written by a single author? Why do you think many authors used to write a single book?
Answer:

The Arthashastra written by Kautilya is an important source for the study of the history of the Mauryan empire. But the entire book was not composed by Kautilya alone. Similarly there are some other books that are not written by a single author.

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For example:

1. The Ramayana:

The Ramayana, we know was composed by Valmiki. It is divided into seven ‘kandas’. Probably the first and seventh ‘kandas’ were not composed by Valmiki. These two sections were written at a later period and added to the Ramayana.

2. The Mahabharata:

The Mahabharata was composed by Krishnadwaipayana Vyasa. It is the tale of the war between Kauravas and Pandavas. But it is said that Mahabharata was not written by Vyasa alone.

The original name of Mahabharata was Jaykavya. Baishampayan added more slokas to the epic and renamed it Bharata. More slokas were added by Souti and renamed it as Mahabharata.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Formative

Excerpt from the text:

A number of books were written about the administrative system of ancient India. Those books were about how a kingdom was to be governed. One such book is Kautilya’s Arthashastra.

Its author was Kautilya. Although many consider Kautilya and Chankya to be the same person, there is still a debate among scholars on this issue. It is difficult to say exactly when Arthashastra was written. A part of it was written around 300 BC.

However compilation of the entire Arthashastra had been achieved around the 1st or 2nd century. Today the book is found in that form. Therefore perhaps Kautilya did not write the book alone.

However the main theme of this work was authored by him and therefore the book is known by his name. It might seem from the name of the book, that it is concerned only about fiscal issues.

In reality it is not so. According to Arthashastra, the king was the head of the state administration. His word is absolute.

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

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Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Participation

Question 1. Kautilya wrote Arthashastra, an important book, on economy and administration. Again there is a doubt whether Kautilya or Chanakya was the same person. Do you know the names of such other books?
Answer:

I know some such other books. Among these the two notable books are the two great epics

1. Mahabharata and
2. Ramayana.

Question 2. Whether these two epics were authored by any one person or by a number of persons is a matter of debate. What are the subject matters of the two books?
Answer:

1. The main theme of Ramayana is the war between Rama and Ravana.
2. The main theme of Mahabharata is the war between Kauravas and Pandavas.

Referring to Kautilya and his life if the above mentioned questions are asked and discussed the learner will be able to participate in discussion.

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Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Questioning And Experimentation

Question 1. Which is the most important document for administration in India at present?
Answer:

The most important document for administration in India at present:

At present the most important document for administration in India is the Indian Constitution.

 

 

Question 2. What is the meaning of Constitution?
Answer:

Constitution:

A constitution is a set of rules according to which a country is governed.

Different questions related to the Indian administration at present and the Indian constitution may be asked. This will create critical thinking in the mind of the learner. In this way through questioning and experimentation the learner can go deep into the subject matter of Kautilya’s Arthashastra.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Interpretation And Application

Question 1. What is Arthashastra?
Answer:

Arthashastra:

Arthashastra is a book about the administrative system of ancient India.

Question 2. Who was Kautilya?
Answer:

Kautilya:

Kautilya was the author of Arthashastra.

Question 3. In world history do we find any other person like Kautilya?
In world history another person like Kautilya is Machiavelli.

From the above-mentioned questions learners from their own experience can make some inferences. As a result, they will develop proficiency of interpretation and application.

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Aesthetics And Creative Expression

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 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Choose The Correct Answer

Question 1. The Nanda kings ruled over

1. Vaishali
2. Pataliputra
3. Kalinga
4. Magadha

Answer: 4. Magadha

Question 2. The entire Arthashastra was compiled around

1. 2nd or 3rd century
2. 1st or 2nd century
3. 3rd or 4th century
4. 5th or 6th century

Answer: 2. 1st or 2nd century

Question 3. The Mahavihara of Nalanda was established during the reign of

1. Chandragupta II
2. Kumaragupta
3. Samudragupta
4. Chandragupta I

Answer: 2. Kumaragupta

Question 4. The first Indian empire was built around

1. Koshal
2. Gandhar
3. Kashi
4. Magadha

Answer: 4. Magadha

Question 5. The Shaka ruler Nahapana fought against the

1. Mauryas
2. Satavahanas
3. Pahlavas
4. Shungas

Answer: 2. Satavahanas

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Fill In The Blanks

Question 1. In the Indian subcontinent, the first gold coin was introduced by (Vima Kadphises/ Kanishka/Vashiska).
Answer: Kanishka

Question 2. Alexander, the ruler of Macedonia crossed the (Vindhyan/ Himalaya/ Hindukush) mountain and entered into India.
Answer: Hindukush

Question 3. From the Junagadh inscription, we come to know about the exploits of (Kanishka/ Rudradamana/Vima Kadphises).
Answer: Rudradamana

Question 4. Under the Vakataka rule provincial rulers were known as (Senapati/Devaputra/ Shahi/ Amatyas).
Answer: Senapati

Question 5. The Nanda kings ruled over (Magadha/Kalinga/Pataliputra).
Answer: Magadha

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous State Whether Following Statements Are True Or False

Question 1. Ashoka’s Dhamma is not Buddhism.
Answer: True

Question 2. The Gupta had attained its greatest extent under the Gupta ruler Chandragupta II.
Answer: False

Question 3. Harshavardhana had a long-standing enmity with Rajyavardhana.
Answer: False

Question 4. In Mauryan, the Age economy was mainly dependent on agriculture.
Answer: True

Question 5. In the 6th century BC, urbanization was noticed mainly in southern India.
Answer: False

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Write In A Complete Sentence

Question 1. Who was known as ‘Sakalottarpathanatha’?
Answer: Harshavardhana was known as’Sakalottarpathanatha’.

Question 2. Mention an important source of Mauryan history.
Answer: An important source of Mauryan history is ‘Arthashastra’ by Chanakya.

Question 3. When did the Gupta era begin?
Answer: The Gupta era began when Chandragupta I became the emperor of India in 319-320 AD.

Question 4. Mention an important aspect of the Kushana administration.
Answer: An important aspect of the Kushana administration was dual kingship.

Question 5. Where was the capital of Ashoka?
Answer: Ashoka’s capital was at Pataliputra.

 

Chapter 6 Imperial Expansion And Administration Topic D Miscellaneous Answer The Following Questions

Question 1. What policy did Samudragupta follow in South India?
Answer:

Policy Samudragupta follow in South India

Samudragupta defeated twelve kings of South India. These kings offered submission to him by paying tributes. So Samudragupta returned the twelve kingdoms to their rulers.

Question 2. Discuss the military campaigns of Harshavardhana.
Answer:

Harshavardhana fought with many contemporary royal powers.

1.  Harshavardhana had a long-standing enmity with Shashanka. But he could never defeat Shashanka directly.
2.  Harshavardhana fought with Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty. Both of them wanted to capture the commercial port area of the west coast. A fierce battle was fought between the two rivals in which Harshavardhana was defeated.
3.  Harsha launched many military campaigns though not all the campaigns were successful. However, he is known as the last great monarch in north India.

Question 3. Give an account of Alexander’s invasion of India. 
Answer:

Alexander was the ruler of Macedonia in Greece. He crossed the Hindukush mountain and entered into India around 300 BC.

1. War with Elder Porus:

Alexander fought with many small and big rulers of India. The most famous among them was Elder Porus. Alexander defeated Elder Porus who ruled over the area between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. Porus was defeated but the greeks paid respect to his valour.

2. Return journey and death:

Alexander advanced in the Indian subcontinent as far as Punjab but did not progress towards the Ganga deltaic region. He stayed in India for close to three years. Around 325 BC while returning to Greece via west Asia he died in Babylon.

3. Consequences:

Alexander’s invasion decreased the power of the small kingdoms in north India. As a result, it became easier for Chandragupta Maurya to establish an empire.