DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 14 Question Answer – Early History of Deccan and South India

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DAV Class 6 SST Ch 14 Question Answer – Early History of Deccan and South India

DAV Public School Class 6 SST Chapter 14 Question Answer – Early History of Deccan and South India

Something To Know

A. Tick (✓) the correct option.

Question 1.
What were the first indication of megalithic culture in South India?
(a) burial sites
(b) bones
(c) stone circles
(d) pottery
Answer:
(c) stone circles

Question 2.
What culture did the megalithic culture give rise to?
(a) Satavahana
(b) Ikshwakus
(c) Mauryan
(d) Cholas
Answer:
(a) Satavahana

Question 3.
The Pandyas set-up their capital at
(a) Kaveripattam
(b) Vanji
(c) Tanjore
(d) Madurai
Answer:
(d) Madurai

Question 4.
The Satavahana dynasty came to an end in
(a) 220 CE
(b) 250 CE
(c) 272 CE
(d) 222 CE
Answer:
(a) 220 CE

Question 5.
The Sangams during the Pandyas rule were held at
(a) Tanjore
(b) Madurai
(c) Cochin
(d) Vanji
Answer:
(b) Madurai

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Deccan region is to the south of ……………. mountain and …………… river.
2. King ……………… was the founder of Satavahanas empire.
3. The megalithic people surrounded the graves with large pieces of stone called ………………
4. Canals for irrigation were built by ………………
5. Nedunjeral and Senguttavan were the rulers of ……………… dynasty.
Answer:
1. Vindhya; Narmada
2. Simuka
3. stone circles
4. Cholas
5. Chera.

C. Match the following:

A
1. Deccan
2. God Murugan
3. Megalithic people
4. Chaitya
5. Vihara
Answer:
B
(a) First iron user
(b) Temple
(c) Monastery
(d) Dakshinapatha
(e) Kartikeya

(c) Monastery
(a) First iron user
(d) Dakshinapatha
(e) Kartikeya
(b) Temple

D. Answer the following questions in brief.

Question 1.
Name the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated.
Answer:
The megalithic culture was concentrated in the Deccan and South India.

Question 2.
Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty?
Answer:
Nadunjeliam was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty.

Question 3.
Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region?
Answer:
Rashtrakutas.

Question 4.
The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of India?
Answer:
Pune.

Question 5.
According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people?
Answer:
The archaeologists first believed that the megalithic people were nomadic hunters and food-gatherers but the discovery of axe, hammer,
ploughshare and sickle made it clear that they were agriculturists. They grew crops like ragi and paddy in small fields on the hill slopes. The megalithic people used iron tools, weapons and utensils. Also they were expert potters.

E. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan.
Answer:
The Satavahana dynasty was located in Deccan. The rulers believed in the divine powers of the kings. They divided the territories into provinces for efficient administration. They were the followers of Hinduism and worshipped Vishnu and Shiva. They built many Buddhist Chaityas and Viharas. They also built beautiful Stupas. The Satavahana rulers built roads and ships to encourage internal and external trade. They developed trade relations with Rome, Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Burma and Malaya. They traded in wine, copper, tin, precious stones, etc. Their great dynasty came to an end in 220 CE.

Question 2.
Name three great empires of south India. What are the main sources of information about them?
Answer:
Three great empires of south India were the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras. Sangam literature is the main source of information of early culture of South India. Besides, Ashoka’s inscriptions, Mahabharata, Jataka stories and the travel accounts of foreign travellers also give us important information about this period.

Question 3.
Highlight the main features of the pottery of the Megalith period.
Answer:
The pots built by the Megalithic people were well-baked and well-fired. They were clearly made on the potter’s wheel. The remains of the pottery that have been found are mainly in black and red colours. Some pots still retain a shiny polish. The pottery pieces also have fine inscriptions which may be the trademarks of the potters.

Question 4.
What was the extent of the Chola empire? How did they settle themselves?
Answer:
The Chola empire existed in South India between Pennar and Velar rivers. This extent, however, kept on changing due to defeats or victories in war with the neighbouring regions. The Cholas set up their capital at Kaveripattam but later they shifted it to Tanjore and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Question 5.
List the five geographical zones of southern kingdoms.
Answer:
List of the five geographical zones of southern kingdom –

• Hills and forests (Kurniji)
• Pastureland (Mullai)
• Fertile land
• Coastal land (Negte)
• Arid land.

Value-Based Question

The discovery of the remains of pottery and iron objects at burial sites indicate that the megalith people believed in life after death. The articles of daily use were placed near the grave with the hope that the departing souls might use them.

Question 1.
Do you agree with the views of the megalithic people? Give reasons to support your answer.
Answer:
Do yourself.

Question 2.
Is there any such custom or ritual being adopted these days also? If yes, what is the rationale behind the same?
Answer:
Do yourself with the help of the Internet and other sources.

Map Skill

Question 1
On the outline map of India, mark the extent of the –
(a) Satavahana empire and locate Pratishthana, Pune and Amravati.
(b) Chola, Pandya and Chera Kingdoms.
Answer:
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Something To Do

Question 1.
Visit some websites on i tie megalith and collect information about the life of the people at that time, identify any nve differences between your life and that of the people of that time.
Answer:
Do yourself

Question 2.
Prepare a chart in a tabular form showing comparison among the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras uased on the extent of their kingdom, religious beliefs, trades and vocations ana the important kings.
Answer:
Do yourself

Question 3.
Prepare a timeline showing the various kingdoms of the South.
Answer:
Do yourself.

DAV Class 6 Social Science Chapter 14 Question Answer – Early History of Deccan and South India

A. Tick (✓) the correct option.

Question 1.
Who was the to under of the Satavahana kingdom?
(a) Vasishtiuputra Pulumavi
(b) Yajnasari Satakarni
(c) King Sirnuka
(d) Gautmiputra Satakarni
Answer:
(c) King Sirnuka

Question 2.
The Satavafiana rulers followed
(a) Jainism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) No religion
Answer:
(c) Hinduism

Question 3.
The Satvahana rulers built
(a) Buddhist Chaityas
(b) Viharas
(c) Stupas
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(d) All of the above

Question 4.
Who took over the Satavahana empire in Kanchi?
(a) Pallavas
(b) Rasiitrakutas
(c) Ikshwakus
(d) Cheras
Answer:
(a) Pallavas

Question 5.
The main source/sources of information about the Southern Kingdoms is/are
(a) Mahabharata
(b) Sangam literature
(c) Ashoka s inscriptions
(d) All of the above ‘
Answer:
(b) Sangam literature

Question 6.
Karikala gave royal patronage to
(a) Tamil literature
(b) Hindi literature
(c) Malayalam literature
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(a) Tamil literature

Question 7.
The people of the southern kingdoms worshipped God
(a) Brahma
(b) Vishnu
(c) Shiva
(d) Kartikeya
Answer:
(b) Vishnu

Question 8.
Canals for irrigation were built by
(a) kings
(b) traders
(c) farmers
(d) soldiers
Answer:
(a) kings

B. State whether the following statements are true or false:

1. Gautmiputra Satakarni was the greatest Satavahana ruler.
2. Satavahana rulers did not believe in the divine powers of the kings.
3. King Karikala followed Buddhism.
4. The society in South India was caste-ridden.
5. Korkai was an important trade centre.
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

C. Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
What did Tamil poems presented by poets of Sangam describe?
Answer:
They described the events and conditions of that time.

Question 2.
Who was the greatest Satavahana ruler?
Answer:
Gautmiputra Satakarni was the greatest Satavahana ruler.

Question 3.
Who established his capital at Pratishthana?
Answer:
Vasishtiputra Pulamavi established his capital at Pratishthana.

Question 4.
Who was the last ruler of Satavahana dynasty?
Answer:
Yajnasari Satakarni was the last ruler of Satavahana dynasty.

Question 5.
Give an example of fine cave architecture.
Answer:
The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle in Pune is an example of fine architecture.

Question 6.
Give one feature of the stupa at Amravati.
Answer:
It has carved panels depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.

Question 7.
What did the Satavahana rulers do to encourage internal and external trade?
Answer:
They built roads and ships to encourage internal and external trade.

Question 8.
Why was the extent of Cholas’ kingdom always changing?
Answer:
The extent of Cholas’ kingdom was always changing due to defeats and victory in wars.

Question 9.
Name the places where the Cholas shifted their capital from Kaveripattam.
Answer:
Tanjore and Gangaikonda cholapuram.

Question 10.
What was the extent of the kingdom of the Pandyas?
Answer:
The kingdom of the Pandyas was limited to southernmost and southeastern parts of the Indian peninsula.

Question 11.
Name the country with which the Pandyas developed trade relations.
Answer:
Rome.

Question 12.
What were the favourite pastimes of the people of South India?
Answer:
The favourite pastimes of the people of South India were music, dance and poetry.

Question 13.
Name the important trade centres of Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras.
Answer:

• Cholas – Muziris
• Pandyas – Kaveripattam
• Cheras – Korkai

Question 14.
Mention one positive aspect of the trade contacts which the Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras developed with several countries.
Answer:
Due to the trade contacts Indian culture spread in the countries of South-East Asia.

Question 15.
What was the Chola empire known as?
Answer:
The Chola empire was known as Cholamandala.

Question 16.
The trade of which item was developed by Pandyas?
Answer:
The trade of pearls was developed by Pandyas.

Question 17.
Name the capital of the Chera empire.
Answer:
Vanji.

D. Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Who was Gautmiputra Satakarni? How do we come to know about him?
Answer:
Gautmiputra Satakarni was the famous ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. We come to know about him from an inscription. According to this inscription, he and other Satavahana rulers emerged as a powerful kingdom in Deccan (Dakshinapatha). They were highly influenced by the political system of the Mauiyas. Gautmiputra Satakarni sent his army to the eastern, western and southern coasts. He conquered large territories and extended the Satavahana kingdom.

Question 2.
What do you know about the administrative system followed kingdoms.
Answer:
The Sangam literature tells us that the territory during the period of souther kingdoms was divided into five geographical zones-

• Hills and Forests (kurinji)
• Pastureland (mulai)
• Fertile land
• Coastal land (neophyte)
• Arid land.

The king was assisted and advised by a Council of Ministers. He maintained a large army of soldiers, horses, elephants, etc. The soldiers patrolled the roads to ensure the safety of the merchants.

E. Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Give an account of the three kingdoms that emerged powerful in the southern India.
Answer:
The three kingdoms that emerged powerful in the southern India were –

• The Cholas
• The Pandyas,
• The Cheras.

(i) The Cholas. The Chola kingdom also known as Cholamandala ruled over South India between Pennar and Velar rivers. They set up their capital at Kaveripattam but later they shifted it to Tanjore and Gangaikonda- cholapuram. According to the Sangam literature, king Karikala defeated the Cheras, Pandyas and even Sri Lanka. The king followed the Vedic religion. He developed trade and industry. He built a strong army and navy. He gave royal patronage to Tamil literature. His successors, unfortunately, proved to weak and their territories were conquered by the Cheras, Pandyas and later by the Pallavas.

(ii) The Pandyas. The kingdom of the Pandyas was limited to southernmost and southeastern parts of the Indian peninsula. They set up their capital at Madurai. Nadunjeliam was the most powerful king of the Pandya dynasty. The Pandyas had trade relations with Rome. They traded in pearls. The famous assemblies or Sangams held during their rule at Madurai. But in 11th century CE Madurai was captured by the powerful Chola King Parantaka I.

(iii) The Cheras. The Chera kingdom or Keralaputra consisted of a narrow strip of land between the sea and the western ghats over Malabar, Cochin and Travancore, parts of modern Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They set up their capital at Vanji. Nedunjeral and Senguttavan were the two great rulers of the Chera kingdom.

Question 2.
Write short notes on the occupation and religion in the southern kingdoms.
Answer:
Occupation. The main occupation of the people was agriculture. They used ploughshare, sickle and some other tools for cultivation. They grew rice, sugarcane, pulses, spices, etc. Canals were built for irrigation. Land revenue and trade were the most important sources of the state income. The main items of trade were pearls, precious stones, textiles and ivory Religion.

The people of the southern kingdoms were highly religious. They worshipped God Vishnu. Those living along the sea-coast worshipped sea- god and God Murugan (Kartikeya in Northern India). Some people also followed Buddhism and Jainism. The kings donated large pieces of land to the temples which were the centres of worship as well as administration.