DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer – North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

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DAV Class 6 SST Ch 15 Question Answer – North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

DAV Public School Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer – North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Something To Know

A. Tick (✓) the correct option.

Question 1.
Sakas originally belonged to
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Central Asia
(c) Iraq
(d) Europe
Answer:
(b) Central Asia

Question 2.
Edict on Gimar mountain is in:
(a) Surat
(b) Junagarh
(c) Rohtak
(d) Saurashtra
Answer:
(b) Junagarh

Question 3.
Kushans were defeated by
(a) Sakas
(b) Parthians
(c) Huns
(d) Cholas
Answer:
(c) Huns

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 4.
The use of helmets was introduced in India by
(a) the Greeks
(b) the Sakas
(c) the Parthians
(d) the Kushans
Answer:
(d) the Kushans

Question 5.
The Gandhar School of Art made images of only
(a) Shiva
(b) Vishnu
(c) Jain Trithankaras
(d) Gautam Buddha
Answer:
(d) Gautam Buddha

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Grand Dhwaj Pillar was built at ……………. by ………….
2. ……………. was the most famous Kushan ruler.
3. Stitched clothes and long boots were introduced in India by ……………
4. …………… contributed to the development of Indian theatre.
5. Kanishka was a follower of ………………. branch of Buddhism.
Answer:
1. Besnagar; Haliodorus
2. Kanishka
3. the Kushans
4. Greeks
5. Mahayana.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

C. Match the columns.

1. Menander (a) Theatre
2. Saka era (b) Mahabhasya
3. Hilaliodorus (c) National Era
4. Yavainka (d) Vaishnavism
5. Patanjali (e) Indo-Greek

Answer:

1. Menander (c) National Era
2. Saka era (e) Indo-Greek
3. Hilaliodorus (d) Vaishnavism
4. Yavainka (a) Theatre
5. Patanjali (b) Mahabhasya

D. Answer the following questions in brief.

Question 1.
Where did Menander establish his rule in India?
Answer:
Menander established his rule over Punjab and Kashmir in India.

Question 2.
Mention the areas where the contribution of Greeks was very valuable.
Answer:
Natyashastra, coinage, sculptures, philosophy and trade.

Question 3.
Who were the Kushans? Why did they come to India?
Answer:
The Kushans belonged to the province of Kanes in western China. They were defeated by the Huns. So they came to India and settled in Afghanistan after defeating the Sakas.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 4.
Mention five words which have been adopted from Greek and other languages.
Answer:
Hora, kalam, plague, surang and sharkara.

Question 5.
How did the Greeks influence our coinage system?
Answer:
They were the first rulers to issue round-shaped coins with images on both the sides.

E. Answer the following questions.

Question 1.
Describe the contribution of the Indo-Greeks.
Answer:

  • The contribution of the Indo- Greeks is manifold in the fields of natyashastra, coinage, sculptures, philosophy and trade.
  • They were the first rulers to issue round-shaped coins with images on both sides.
  • They contributed to the development of Indian theatre by introducing the use of Yavanika (curtain) on stage.
  • Indians updated their knowledge in astronomy and astrology. The term ‘horoscope’ has been derived from the Greek term ‘horasastra’.
  • The manufacturing of leather shoes started during this period. Red potteiy and use of burn bricks also became popular.

Question 2.
Explain briefly the reforms introduced by Rudradaman.
Answer:

  • The edict engraved on Giranar mountain in Junagarh (Gujarat) provides information about the period of Rudradaman. It shows that there was peace and prosperity in his kingdom.
  • He had a council of ministers to advise him. He issued silver coins on which his figure was engraved.
  • He was always ready to help his people.
  • He repaired the Sudarshan Lake in Kathiavar (Gujarat) in order to provide good irrigation facilities.
  • He was a great lover of Sanskrit.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 3.
How did Greeks influence the fields of science, literature and art of India?
Answer:

Greeks’ influence in the field of Science Greeks’ influence in the field of Literature Greeks’ influence in the field of Art
1. Indians updated their knowledge in astronomy and astrology. The term “horoscope’ has been derived from the Greek term ‘horasastra’. 1. There was ‘give and take’ between Indian languages, Greek and other languages. 1. Gandhar School of Art and Mathura School of Art were developed.
2. The manufacturing of leather shoes started during this period. Red pottery and use of burnt bricks also became popular. 2. We have adopted many words from them, e.g. hora, kalam, plague, surang, etc. 2. Development of Indian theatre by introducing the use of Yavanika (curtain) on the stage.

Question 4.
How did the contacts with central Asia influence Indian social life?
Answer:

  • The Indian social life got deeply affected by the Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Kushans
  • The Kushans introduced the use of stitched clothes like long coats and long boots, trousers and tunic.
  • They also introduced the use of helmets.
  • They adopted Indian religion and became an integral part of Indian society.
  • They also influenced our art of coinage. They were the first rulers to issue round-shaped coins with images on both sides.

Question 5.
Why is Kanishka famous in Indian history?
Answer:

  • Kanishka was the most able and powerful Kushan ruler. He supported Buddhism and became a follower of the Mahayana branch of
  • Buddhism. Buddhist monasteries were built during this period. The 4th Buddhist Council was held during his reign.
  • He propagated the Sanskrit language, literature, art and architecture, sculpture, science, etc.
  • He himself was a great scholar. During his reign, Ashvaghosh wrote an epic, Buddha Charita in Sanskrit.
  • Kanishka is also known for his fine coins. He started the Saka era in CE 78. This era is now used by Indian Government as the National era.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Value-Based Question

Kanishka was a Buddhist but his coins show that he honoured the Zoroastrian, Greek and Brahmanic deities also and not just Gautam Buddha. He even promoted art where Eastern and Western influences were mixed in the form of the Gandhar School of Art. Find out similarities between the religious policy of Kanishka and that of free India.
Answer:
Do yourself.

Map Skill

Question 1.
On the political map of the world, locate and label the following places.
(a) Greece – the country to which the Bactereans belonged.
(b) China – the country to which the Kushans originally belonged.
(c) India – the country which became the home of the KushAnswer:
(d) Afghanistan – the country captured by the Sakas.
(e) Taxila – the capital ol Sakas (now in Pakistan).
Answer:
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Question 2.
Locate and label the following on an outline map of India Main centres of art, architecture and sculpture –
(a) Mathura
(b) Saxnath
(c) Amravati
Answer:
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Something To Do

Question 1.
Collect the pictures of the sculptures of Mathura and Gandhara School of Art.
Answer:
Do yourself.

Question 2.
Make a collage of some more pictures of Mathura and Gandhara Art for your classroom or the school display board.
Answer:
Do yourself.

DAV Class 6 Social Science Chapter 15 Question Answer – North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

A. Tick (✓) the correct option.

Question 1.
The most famous ruler among Indo- Greeks was
(a) Menander
(b) Haliodorus
(c) Rudradaman
(d) none of them
Answer:
(a) Menander

Question 2.
Haliodorus adopted
(a) Buddhism
(b) Hinduism
(c) Vaishnavism
(d) Islam
Answer:
(c) Vaishnavism

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 3.
Sakas entered India by defeating
(a) Huns
(b) Bacteria
(c) Parthians
(d) Indo-Greeks
Answer:
(b) Bacteria

Question 4.
The 4th Buddhist Council was held in
(a) Kashmir
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Madurai
(d) Sarnath
Answer:
(a) Kashmir

Question 5.
Kushans worshipped
(a) Shiva
(b) Rama
(c) Shiva and Vishnu
(d) Brahma
Answer:
(c) Shiva and Vishnu

Question 6.
The Saka era in CE 78 was started by
(a) Rudradaman
(b) Ashvaghosh
(c) Patanjali
(d) Kanishka
Answer:
(d) Kanishka

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

B. Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Who was Haliodorus? What did he build at Besnagar?
Answer:
Haliodorus was a famous Indo-Greek ruler. He built a grand Dhwaj Pillar at Besnagar.

Question 2.
Who came into power in northern Indian after the decline of the Mauyran Empire?
Answer:
After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, Sungas came into power in northern India.

Question 3.
What happened after the fall of Sungas?
Answer:
Many invasions from Indo-Greeks, Sakas and Parthians took place in the North after the fall of Sungas.

Question 4.
What provides us with information about the period of Rudradman?
Answer:
The edict engraved on Girnar mountain in Junagarh (Gujarat) provides us with information about the period of Rudradman.

Question 5.
Who followed the Saka rule?
Answer:
Parthians followed the Saka rule.

Question 6.
Who defeated the Saka?
Answer:
Huns defeated the Saka.

Question 7.
Name the places where Kushans extended their territories.
Answer:
Sindh, Punjab and the greater part of the Gangetic basin.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 8.
Name the main centres of development of art, architecture and sculpture during the reign of Kanishka.
Answer:
Mathura, Sarnath, Amravati and Gandhar.

Question 9.
Buddhism was divided into two sects. Name them.
Answer:

  • Mahayana
  • Hinyana

Question 10.
Name two Sanskrit words adopted by the Greeks.
Answer:
Two Sanskrit words – Karpas and Sharkara.

Question 11.
Who wrote Mahabhasya? What do you know about it?
Answer:
Patanjali wrote Mahabhasya. It is a great work on the evolution of words and grammar.

Question 12.
Who wrote Buddha Charita and in which language?
Answer:
Ashvaghosh wrote Buddha Charita in the Sanskrit language.

Question 13.
Which religion did Kushans adopt later on?
Answer:
Later on, Kushans adopted Hinduism.

C. Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Mention three facts about Menander.
Answer:

  • Menander was the most famous ruler among Indo-Greeks.
  • He adopted Buddhism and established his rule over Punjab and Kashmir.
  • He ruled from the province of Gandhar. His coins have been found in many parts of North India.

DAV Class 6 SST Chapter 15 Question Answer - North India after Mauryas and Sungas (First Century BCE to Third Century CE)

Question 2.
Give a brief description of Sakas.
Answer:

  • Shakas originally belonged to Central Asia.
  • They entered India after defeating Bactereans (Greeks).
  • Shakas got divided into five branches and established their rule in Punjab and Afghanistan.
  • Their capital was Taxila which is now in Pakistan.

Question 3.
Describe two branches of Buddhism.
Answer:
Buddhism was divided into two branches viz. Mahayana and Hinyana in the 4th Buddhist Council held in Kashmir.

  • Mahayana – The followers of Mahayana believed that Buddha was incarnation of God and his images were worshipped.
  • Hinyana – The followers of Hinyana regarded Buddha only as a guide and teacher, and not God.

Question 4.
What was the impact of the Greeks on the art and architecture of India?
Answer:

  • Gandhar School of Art and Mathura School of Art were developed during this period.
  • The art of sculptures was also deeply influenced. Their subjects were Indian but Greek in style (hair and face).
  • The Greeks contributed to the development of Indian theatre by introducing the use of Yavanika (curtain) on the stage.

D. Long Answer Type Question

Question 1.
Who was Kanishka? What did he do to spread Buddhism?
Answer:
Kanishka was the most famous ruler of the Kushan dynasty. He was a great lover and patron of learning. He is also known for his fine coins. He himself was a great follower of Buddhism and wanted to spread this religion far and wide.

  • Many Buddhist monasteries were built during his reign.
  • The 4th Buddhist council was held during his reign at Kundalvem in Kashmir.
  • During his period, Ashvaghosh wrote an epic, Buddha Charita, in Sanskrit.
  • Buddhism came to be divided into two in branches – Mahayana and Hinyana – during his period. He himself followed the Mahayana branch of Buddhism.