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Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - From Chiefdoms to Empires

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I. Choose the correct answer 10II. Match the Statement with the reason/ Tick the appropriate answer 5III. Fill in the blanks 2IV. State True or False 1VI. Answer in one or two sentences 6VII. Answer the following 3VIII. HOTS 2IX. Picture Study 1X. Who am I 5XI. Decipher the code – The Mauryan Empire 1XV. Answer Grid 9II. Match the statement with the Reason / Tick the appropriate answer 2
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1I. Choose the correct answer10 questions
Q.1The Kingdom which was most powerful among the four Mahajanapadas …………….v
  1. A. Anga
  2. B. Magadha
  3. C. Kosala
  4. D. Vajji
Answer:

(b) Magadha

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Q.2Among the following who was the contemporary of Gautama Buddha?v
  1. A. Ajatasatru
  2. B. Bindusara
  3. C. Padmanabha Nanda
  4. D. Brihadratha
Answer:

(a) Ajatasatru

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Q.3Which of the following are the sources of Mauryan period?v
  1. A. Artha Sastra
  2. B. Indica
  3. C. Mudrafakshasa
  4. D. All
Answer:

(d) All

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Q.4Chandra Gupta Maurya abdicated the thrown and went to Sravanbelgola along with Jina Saint ; .v
  1. A. Badrabahu
  2. B. Stulabahu
  3. C. Parswanatha
  4. D. Rushabhanatha
Answer:

(a) Badrabahu

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Q.5……………. was the ambassador of Seleucus Nicator.v
  1. A. Ptolemy
  2. B. Kautilya
  3. C. Xerxes
  4. D. Megasthenese
Answer:

(d) Megasthenese

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Q.6Who was the last emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty?v
  1. A. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. B. Ashoka
  3. C. Brihadratha
  4. D. Bindusara
Answer:

(c) Brihadratha

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Q.1Mahajanapadas dotted the Indo – Gangetic plain in sixth century BC.v
  1. A. Ten
  2. B. Fourteen
  3. C. Sixteen
  4. D. eighteen
Answer:

(c) Sixteen

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Q.2Kosala, one of the Mahajanapadas belonged tov
  1. A. Eastern Uttar Pradesh
  2. B. Allahabad
  3. C. Bihar
  4. D. Ujjain
Answer:

(a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh

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Q.3The horror of the Kalinga war was described in the Rock Edict …………….v
  1. A. X
  2. B. XI
  3. C. XII
  4. D. XIII
Answer:

(d) XIII

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Q.4The Source of information about the Mauryan Empire is fromv
  1. A. Puranas
  2. B. Edicts of Ashoka
  3. C. Bihar
  4. D. All of the above
Answer:

(d) All of the above

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2II. Match the Statement with the reason/ Tick the appropriate answer5 questions
Q.1Statement (A) : Ashoka is considered as one of India’s greatest rulers. Reason (R) : He ruled according to the principle of Dhamma.v
  1. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. A is true but R is false
  4. D. A is false but R is true
Answer:

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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Q.2Which of the statements given below is/are correct? Statement 1 : Chandragupta Maurya was the first ruler who unified entire India under one political unit. Statement 2 : The Arthashastra provides information about the Mauryan administration.v
  1. A. only 1
  2. B. only 2
  3. C. both 1 and 2
  4. D. neither 1 nor 2
Answer:

(b) only 2

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Q.3Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct. 1. Chandragupta Maurya was the first king of Magadha. 2. Rajagriha was the capital of Magadha.v
  1. A. only 1
  2. B. only 2
  3. C. both 1 and 2
  4. D. neither 1 nor 2
Answer:

(c) both 1 and 2

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Q.4Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order.v
  1. A. Nanda – Sishunaga – Haryanka – Maurya
  2. B. Nanda – Sishunaga – Maurya – Haryanka
  3. C. Haryanka – Sishunaga – Nanda – Maurya
  4. D. Sishunaga – Maurya – Nanda – Haryanka
Answer:

(c) Haryanka – Sishunaga – Nanda – Maurya

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Q.5Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of Magadhan Empire? (1) Strategic location (2)Thick forest supplied timber and elephant (3) Control over sea (4) Availability of rich deposits of iron oresv
  1. A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B. 3 and 4 only
  3. C. 1, 2 and 4 only
  4. D. All of these
Answer:

(c) 1,2 and 4 only

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3III. Fill in the blanks2 questions
Q.G1…………….. was the earliest capital of Magadha. Mudrarakshasa was written by ……………. ……………. was the son of Bindusara. The founder of the Maurya Empire was ……………. ……………. were appointed to spread Dhamma all over the empire.v
Answer:

Rajagriha
Visakadatta
Ashoka
Chandragupta Maurya
Dhamma – mahamattas

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Q.G5Chandragupta Maury a overthrew ……………. ……………. convened the first Buddhist council at Rajagriha. The meaning of ……………. is explained in Ashoka’s – Pillar Edict II. Council of ministers known as ……………. assisted the King.v
Answer:

Dhana Nanda
Ajatasatru
Dhamma
Mantriparishad

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4IV. State True or False1 questions
Q.G2The tittle Devanam Piya was given to Chandragupta Maurya. Ashoka gave up war after his defeat in Kalinga. Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the principle of Buddhism. The lions on the currency notes is taken from the Rampurwa bull capital. Buddha’s relics were placed in the centre of the Stupas.v
Answer:

False
False
True
False
True

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5VI. Answer in one or two sentences6 questions
Q.1Mention any two literary sources of the Mauryan period.v
Answer:

Secular Literature
Religious Literature: Vedic, Jain, Buddhist texts and Puranas

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Q.3Name the dynasties of Magadha.v
Answer:

Four dynasties ruled over Magadha Empire.
The Haryanka dynasty
The Shishunaga dynasty
The Nanda dynasty
The Maurya dynasty

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Q.4What were the sources of revenue during the Mauryan period?v
Answer:

(i) The land was the most important source of revenue for the state. Ashokan inscription at Lumbini mentions Bali and bagha as taxes collected from people. The land tax (Bhaga) collected was 1/6 of the total produce.
(ii) Revenue from taxes on forests, mines, salt, and irrigation provided additional revenue to the government.

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Q.5Who assisted Nagarika in the administration of towns?v
Answer:

Sthanika and Gopa assisted Nagarika in the administration of towns.

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Q.7Which classical Tamil poetic works have the reference of Mauryans?v
Answer:

Mamulahar’s poem in Agananuru gives the reference of the Mauryans.

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Q.1What were the two kinds of government in North India during the sixth century BC?v
Answer:

Gana – Sanghas (Non-monarchical states)
Kingdoms (Monarchies)

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6VII. Answer the following3 questions
Q.1What did Ashoka do to spread Buddhism? (Write any three points)v
Answer:

Ashoka sent his son Mahinda and daughter Sanghamitta to Srilanka to propagate Buddhism.
He also sent missionaries to West Asia, Egypt, and Eastern Europe to spread the message of Dhamma.
The Dhamma-mahamattas was a new cadre of officials created by Ashoka.
Their job was to spread dhamma all over the empire.
Ashoka held the third Buddhist council at his capital pataliputra.

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Q.2Write any Hire causes for the rise off Mapdkv
Answer:

The Causes for the Rise of Magadha
Magadha was located on the lower part of the Gangetic plain.
The plain was fertile which ensured the rich agricultural yield.
This provided regular and substantial income to the state.
The thick forests supplied timber for the construction of buildings and elephants for the army.
The abundance of natural resources especially iron enabled them to equip themselves with weapons made of iron.

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Q.1Give reasons for the decline of the Mauryan Empire.v
Answer:

Ashoka’s successors were very weak.
Continuous revolts in different parts of the empire.
Invasion by the Bactrian Greeks weakened the empire.
Last Maurya ruler Brihadratha was killed by his commander Pushyamitra Sungha.
He established the Sungha dynasty.

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7VIII. HOTS2 questions
Q.1Kalinga war became a turning point in Ashoka’s life. How?v
Answer:

In the war of Kalinga, many people died.
He understood that war only brings destruction to families.
The Kalinga war had incredible influence over the personal life and policy of Ashoka.
Hence Kalinga war proved to be a turning point in the life of Ashoka.
He found his consolation in Buddhism.
He was representing for his deeds. He embraced Buddhism and took the vow of inculcation ‘Dhamma’ to all men throughout his life.
He gave up the policy of Dig Vijay and adopted the policy of Dharma Vijay.

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Q.2Write any five welfare measures you would do If you were a Mug like Ashoka?v
Answer:

If I were a king like Ashoka
First I would have taken proper steps to help the cultivations, especially storing j the excess water available in rainy season for agriculture.
Monetary compensation would have been given during natural calamities.
Child protection act would be passed very effectively.
Stringent punishments would be given against corruption.
Suggestions would have been taken from the general public for quality improvement.

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8IX. Picture Study1 questions
Q.G3This is the picture of Ashokan edicts. Question a. What are edicts?v
Answer:

Edicts are official proclamations issued by authority or a king.
Question b.
How are Ashokan edicts useful?
Ashokan edicts showed his belief in peace, righteousness, justice, and his concern for the welfare of his people.
Question c.
Where were these edicts inscribed?
Edicts were inscribed on the pillars, boulders and cave walls.Question d.
Name the script used in Sanchi Inscription.
Brahmi
Question e.
How many Rock Edicts are there?
33 Edicts

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9X. Who am I5 questions
Q.1I belonged to Haryanka dynasty. I extended territory by matrimonial alliances. My son is Ajatasatru – Who am I?v
Answer:

Bimbisara

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Q.2I played a significant role in the transformation of society. I am used to making ploughshare – Who am I?v
Answer:

Iron

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Q.3I was known as Devanampiya. I embraced the path of peace – Who am I?v
Answer:

Ashoka

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Q.4I established the first largest empire in India. I performed Sallekhana – Who am I?v
Answer:

Chandragupta Maurya.

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Q.5I am found in the Lion Capital of Ashoka. I am at the centre of our national flag – Who am I?v
Answer:

The Ashoka Chakra

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10XI. Decipher the code – The Mauryan Empire1 questions
Q.G4The first dynasty that ruled over Magadha was ……………… (8, 1, 18, 25, 1, 14, 11, 1) ………………empire was the first largest empire. (13, 1, 21, 18, 25, 1) ……………… laid the foundation of the new capital at Pataliputra. (21, 4, 1, 25, 9, 14) ……………… was one of the main exports (19, 16, 9, 3, 5, 19) ……………… bacame later the most renowned seat of learning. (14, 1, 12, 1, 14, 4, 1) Revenue from agricultural produce was called ……………… (2, 8, 1, 7, 1) The horror of war was described in ……………… (18, 15, 3, 11, 5, 4, 9, 3, 20) Greeks called Bindusara as ……………… (1, 13, 9, 20, 18, 1, 7, 1, 20, 8.1) The crowning element in Saranath Pillar is ……………… (4, 8, 1, 18, 13, 1, 3, 8, 1, 11, 18, 1) Council of ministers were known as ……………… (13, 1, 14, 4, 18, 9, 16, 1, 18, 9, 19, 8, 1, 4)v
Answer:

Haryanka
Maurya
Udayin
Spices
Nalanda
Rhaga
Rockedict
Amitragatha
Dharma Chakra
Mantriparishad

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11XV. Answer Grid9 questions
Q.1Name the two kinds of government in North India during 6th century B.C. (BCE)v
Answer:

Gana – Sanghas and Kingdoms

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Q.2Who conducted second Buddhist Council at Vaishali?v
Answer:

Kalasoka

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Q.3What is the modern name for Kalinga?v
Answer:

Odisha

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Q.4Town was administrated by …………….v
Answer:

Nagarika

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Q.5Where was the third Buddhist council convened by Ashoka?v
Answer:

Pataliputra

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Q.6Name any two major Mahajanapadas.v
Answer:

Magadha, Avanti

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Q.7Which inscription records the Construction of Sudarshana lake?v
Answer:

Junagath Girnar

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Q.8Who was the last Nanda ruler?v
Answer:

Dhana Nanda Maurian period.

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Q.9Name the silver coin which was in use during the Mauryan Period.v
Answer:

Panas

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12II. Match the statement with the Reason / Tick the appropriate answer2 questions
Q.1Statement (A) : Magadha’s gradual rise to political supremacy began with Bimbisara. Reason (R) : Bimbisara extended the territory by conquests and matrimonial alliances.v
  1. A. A is true but R is false
  2. B. A is false but R is true
  3. C. Both A and R are true
  4. D. Both A and R are false
Answer:

(c) Both A and R are true

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Q.2Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statement(s) is/are correct. (1) Board of 40 members divided into eight committees. Each had 5 members to manage the administration of the city. (2) Town administration was under Nagarika.v
  1. A. only 1
  2. B. only 2
  3. C. both 1 and 2
  4. D. neither 1 nor 2
Answer:

(b) only 2

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