Class 6 History Chapter 7 question answer

Today, I am sharing lass 6 History Chapter 7 question answer- The Mughal Empire. Hope it helps!

Give short answer for the following questions.

1. Who has been described as the first historical emperor of India?

ANSWER: Chandragupta Maurya

2. Name two important rulers of the Mauryan dynasty.

ANSWER: Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka

3. Name any two places where the Ashoka pillars are found?

ANSWER: Allahabad and Sanchi

4. What is the significance of the Lion Capital of the Sarnath Pillar for modern India?

ANSWER: The significance of the Lion capital of the Sarnath pillar of modern India:

(a) It is the national Embelem of India.

(b) The wheel is used in national flag of India.

(c) It is used in currency of India.

5. Name the book which Megasthenes wrote on India.

ANSWER: Indika

Answer the following questions.

1. What are the effects of the Kalinga War?

ANSWER: The effects of the Kalinga war were:

(a) The Kalinga War won by Ashoka but he could never forget the horrors of battle.

(b) Thousands of people were killed in the war.

(c) This war completely changed the life of Ashoka as he preached peace and became the follower of Buddha.

(d) He became Devanampriya i.e. beloved of Gods.

2. List out any three principles of dhamma.

ANSWER: Three principles of dhamma are:

(a) Practice ahimsa which means no animal could be slaughtered for sacrifice.

(b) Father and mother must be obeyed and people should honour their teachers.

(c) Masters should treat their slaves and servants with kindness.

3. What information does Arthashastra provide about the Mauryan Administration?

ANSWER: Arthashastra written by Kutilya that gives information about the Mauryan Administration:

(a) Kingship: The day of king is divided into 8 parts. It is the duty of king to look after judicial and military affairs.

(b) Taxes: Taxes must be reasonable. Kautilya said that land tax was one-sixth of the produce.

(c) There was information about miliatary organisation and administration od capital too.

4. What led to the disintegration of the Mauryan empire?

ANSWER: The disintegration of Mauryan empire is due to following reasons:

(a) As the empire was very vast, it needs to strong hands to run but successor of Ashoka were very weak.

(b) Ashoka did not fight any war after Kalinga war, therefore army lost its fighting qualities.

(c) The Greeks invade the north-western India.

5. Discuss the various measures taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism?

ANSWER:  (a) Ashoka propagated Buddhism to Sri Lanka and several several east asian countries.

(b) He issued many orders which were engraved on rocks, pillars and cave walls. They were written mostly in Brahmi script.

Value based question

Alexander has returned the kingdom to porus after having defeated him. What is your opinion about Alexander as a warrior?

ANSWER: My opinion about Alexander as a warrior is that he respects courage as he returned kingdom to Porus by seeing his courage.

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