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SCERT AP Board 6th Class Social Solutions<\/a> 8th Lesson Kingdoms and Empires Textbook Questions and Answers.<\/p>\n

AP State Syllabus 6th Class Social Studies Solutions 8th Lesson Kingdoms and Empires<\/h2>\n

6th Class Social Studies 8th Lesson Kingdoms and Empires Textbook Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

Improve Your Learning<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nAfter the war of Kalinga, King Ashoka decided not to fight any more wars. Do you think this type of decision promotes world peace? How?
\nAnswer:
\nThis type of decision definitely promotes world peace. Ashoka said that winning people through dhamma is much better than conquering them through force. He believed that victory of dhamma was the best victory. Ashoka sent his missions of peace to the countries outside of the Maurya Empire and both inside and outside India. It showed an impact on Southern states. To achieve independence Gandhiji also followed non-violence. He brought all the nation together. India won independence. So I think this type of decision promotes world peace.<\/p>\n

\"AP<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nExplain the relevance of Ashoka Damma today? Appreciate the greatness of Ashoka.
\nAnswer:
\nThe main principles of Damma include :<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Be kind towards animals. We should be kind to animals all the time.<\/li>\n
  2. Be obedient to father and mother. We should be grateful and obedient to our parents.<\/li>\n
  3. Be kind towards the poor. Poor need the support of others to come out of their prob\u00aclems all the time.<\/li>\n
  4. Respect the elders. May be of Ashoka\u2019s time or today elders are to be respected.<\/li>\n
  5. Never criticize other religions. We should be tolerant of other religions.<\/li>\n
  6. Work for the welfare of mankind. We should work for all the men by not being selfish. So we can say that the principles of dhamma have relevance even today or in the future also.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Question 3.
    \nCompare and contrast the public works undertaken during Ashoka\u2019s period with those of today.
    \nAnswer:
    \nAshoka founded hospitals for people and animals and supplying medicines. Good roads with trees on both sides were provided. People draw water from the wells dug by the government. Travelers were provided with rest houses.
    \nEven today the government is providing some of these facilities to us. But we have to pay some amount for these facilities. In widening the roads they are cutting the big trees. Because of this, the heat will increase and it will become difficult in day time particularly in summer.<\/p>\n

    Question 4.
    \nAshoka used his army to serve the people instead of war. What are relief operations do the present Indian army participate in other than war today?
    \nAnswer:
    \nRelief operations attended by Army:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Non – combat operations in support of national interest.<\/li>\n
    2. Whenever unrest prevails they will go there and re-establish peace there.<\/li>\n
    3. They will go to flood-hit areas and serve the people.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"AP<\/p>\n

      Question 5.
      \nWhat is the contribution of the Guptas in the fields of literature, art, and architecture?
      \nAnswer:
      \nThe Gupta period was famous for great books and development in literature, art, architecture, Kalidasa was a great poet and play writer during this period. His master\u00acpiece was the Shakuntala. Sophisticated gold coins were minted during the Gupta period. The Gupta period was famous for marvelous rock-cut caves. Some of the paintings and sculptures of Ajantha and Ellora Caves are the finest examples of that period.<\/p>\n

      Question 6.
      \nWhy do we call the Gupta period as a golden age in Indian History?
      \nAnswer:
      \nThe Gupta period became known as the golden age;> because there are inventions in science, technology, literature, mathematics and astronomy. There were nine great scholars in the court of Chandragupta – II. They were called \u2018Navaratnas\u2019. Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta were the two great mathematicians of that time. Char aka and Sushruta were the two great persons in medicine. Without any lab, the scientists of the Gupta period understood that the earth is round and it revolves around the Sun. They noticed the movements of stars and planets. The scientists of the Gupta period were also experts in metal technology. They made steel and iron weapons and tools. They minted sophisticated gold coins also. So we can say that the Gupta period is the golden age in Indian history.<\/p>\n

      Question 7.
      \nHow did Guptas contribute to the fields of medicine and metal technology?
      \nAnswer:
      \nMedicine: Charaka and Sushruta were the two great persons in medical knowledge during the Gupta period. Sushruta was the first Indian doctor who carried out plastic surgery on the damaged noses. Doctors of the Gupta period could set broken bones and perform operations. Charaka composed \u2018Charaka Samhitha\u2019. This was the basic text for Ayurvedic medicine. He was a renowned physician of that period.
      \nMetal technology: The scientists of the Gupta period were experts in metal technology. They made steel and iron tools and weapons. They minted gold coins.<\/p>\n

      \"AP<\/p>\n

      Question 8.
      \nWhat was the contribution of the Pallavas to architecture?
      \nAnswer:
      \nMahendravarman-I was a great patron of art and architecture. He introduced a new style of Dravidian architecture which was known as the Mahendra style. Narasimhavarman-I converted the port of Mahabalipuram into a beautiful city of art and architecture. Five rathas were built in Mahabalipuram. Each ratha has been carved out of a single rock. Narsimhavarman-II was another Pallava king and during his period temples were built by using soft sand rocks. It was known as the Rajasimha style. The famous Kailasnath temple at Kanchipuram is the best Example of Rajasimha style.<\/p>\n

      Question 9.
      \nLocate the following places on the outline map of India.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Pataliputra<\/li>\n
      2. Ujjaini<\/li>\n
      3. The river Narmada<\/li>\n
      4. Kanchi<\/li>\n
      5. Mahabalipuram<\/li>\n
      6. Dhanyakataka<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Answer:
        \n\"AP<\/p>\n

        Question 10.
        \nWho am I ?
        \na) I am in the lion capital of Ashoka. I am at the center of our national flag. Who am I?
        \nAnswer:
        \nAshoka Chakra.
        \nb) I belong to Gupta Dynasty. I defeated all the kings in India. Who am I?
        \nAnswer:
        \nSamudragupta.
        \nc) I am the Capital of Satavahana Empire. I am located on the banks of the river Krishna. Who am I?
        \nAnswer:
        \nDhanyakataka.
        \nd) I completed the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram. I am the son of Mahendravarman-I. Who am I?
        \nAnswer:
        \nNarasimhavarman -I.<\/p>\n

        \"AP<\/p>\n

        Project Work<\/span><\/p>\n

        Collect the pictures of some rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and paste them in your scrapbook.
        \nAnswer:
        \nStudent Activity.<\/p>\n

        6th Class Social Studies 8th Lesson Kingdoms and Empires InText Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

        Let’s Do<\/span><\/p>\n

        (Textbook Page No. 89)<\/p>\n

        Question 1.
        \nIdentify the kingdom of Kalinga in the present map of India with the help of your teacher.
        \nAnswer:
        \n\"AP<\/p>\n

        Question 2.
        \nWhat is the present name of Kalinga?
        \nAnswer:
        \nOdisha state.<\/p>\n

        \"AP<\/p>\n

        (Textbook Page No. 90)<\/p>\n

        Question 3.
        \nPrepare a timeline chart of the Mauryan Dynasty.
        \nAnswer:
        \n\"AP<\/p>\n

        Question 4.
        \nDiscuss the character of emperor Ashoka in the classroom.
        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Ashoka the Great was the third king of the Mauryan Dynasty.<\/li>\n
        2. Ashoka was the most famous and unique Mauryan ruler.<\/li>\n
        3. Ashoka was the only king in the world\u2019s history who gave up the conquest even after winning the war.<\/li>\n
        4. He converted to Buddhism after witnessing the mass deaths of the Kalinga War.<\/li>\n
        5. He was the first ruler who tried to spread his message through inscriptions to the people.<\/li>\n
        6. He started to follow a religious policy of his own and formulated various policies of Dhamma.<\/li>\n
        7. Ashoka\u2019s \u2018Ashoka Chakra\u2019 was adopted as the \u2018Symbol of Independent India\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Question 5.
          \nWrite any four important cities of the Gupta empire as shown in the map. (Textbook Page No. 92)
          \nAnswer:
          \nUjjain, Pataliputra, Sanchi and Bharukaccha.<\/p>\n

          Question 6.
          \nCollect the pictures of the coins of the Mauryas and the Satavahana empires. Paste them in your scrapbook. (Textbook Page No. 94)
          \nAnswer:
          \nStudent Activity.<\/p>\n

          Question 7.
          \nCollect the pictures of the local temple and write a note on its architecture. (Textbook Page No. 97)
          \nAnswer:
          \nStudent Activity.<\/p>\n

          \"AP<\/p>\n

          Think and Respond<\/span><\/p>\n

          (Textbook Page No. 88)<\/p>\n

          Question 1.
          \nDo you think Chandragupta could have established the Mauryan empire without Chanakya?
          \nAnswer:
          \nI don\u2019t think that Chandragupta alone can establish the Mauryan empire. The brilliance of Chanakya and the efficiency of Chandragupta as a warrior led to the establishment of the Mauryan empire. I think that without each other, neither Chanakya could have completed his dream nor Chandragupta would have been able to establish his rule.<\/p>\n

          Question 2.
          \nWhy did Ashoka want to win Kalinga?
          \nAnswer:
          \nKalinga was an important kingdom because it controlled the trade routes with Southeast Asia. Because of this, Ashoka, the Mauryan king wanted to capture it. So he declared a war on Kalinga.<\/p>\n

          Question 3.
          \nWhy was Ashoka not happy after the Kalinga war?
          \nAnswer:
          \nIn the Kalinga war both sides suffered heavy losses. More than one lakh people died in the war. The Kalinga war resulted in the great loss of life and property. Ashoka was so horrified wher^he saw the violence and bloodshed. This war was the most important event of Ashoka\u2019s life. His heart was moved to see the misery of men. He decided not to fight any more wars, He realized that there is a need to be some other way to achieve or conquer. He started a new path which was known as Dhamma. He was the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.<\/p>\n

          \"AP<\/p>\n

          (Textbook Page No. 90)<\/p>\n

          Question 4.
          \nAshoka\u2019s Inscriptions were understood by illiterates also. How do you think it was possible?
          \nAnswer:
          \nAshoka appointed special officers to read his inscriptions to the illiterates.<\/p>\n

          Question 5.
          \nIn what way do the messages of the government reach the people today?
          \nAnswer:
          \nToday there are many newspapers and television channels. It is very easy to spread the message of the government to people today.<\/p>\n

          (Textbook Page No. 91)<\/p>\n

          Question 6.
          \nDiscuss the importance of our National Symbols in the classroom.
          \nAnswer:
          \nThe national symbol commands high respect and is used only for official purposes and events of national importance. It appears on all government official letterheads, Indian currency, and passports. It is the official seal of the state governments and the President of India also.<\/p>\n

          Question 7.
          \nDo you think there was a relationship between trade and transport? If so justify your answer.
          \nAnswer:
          \nThere is a close relationship between trade and transport. Transportation helps in easy exchange of raw materials and finished goods. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transport plays an important part in the economic growth of a particular place.<\/p>\n

          Question 8.
          \nDo you think Samudra Gupta was a great conqueror? Support your answer. (Textbook Page No. 93)
          \nAnswer:
          \nAfter Chandragupta\u2019s death, his son Samudragupta took over and expanded the Gupta empire in north India. He was a great conqueror and remained undefeated. Nine important kingdoms of North India were made part of the Samudraguptas empire. 12 rulers of Dakshinapadha surrendered after defeat. Other neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Srilanka accepted his authority. With all these, I can say that Samudragupta was a great conquerer.<\/p>\n

          \"AP<\/p>\n

          Question 9.
          \nShall we say Gauthamiputhra Satakarni the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas? If so, why? (Textbook Page No. 95)
          \nAnswer:
          \nYes. we can say that Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas. He defeated Sakas. He defeated Yawanas and Pallavas and conquered their kingdoms. He conquered the land between the three seas. He got the title of \u2018Trisamudradhees-wara.\u2019<\/p>\n

          Question 10.
          \nIkshvakus were able to bring all other clans together. Do you agree or disagree? If so, what were the ways they were used? (Textbook Page No. 96)
          \nAnswer:
          \nI agree with the above statement. Ikshvakus tried to strengthen their kingdom by marrying people from the other clans. So that they will all get united and they will become strong and they will get support from other clans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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