ICSE ICSE Class 6 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Textbook Keywords: Purvas and Angas

Two famous followers of Jainism were ______ and ______.

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Jainism was divided into two sects, ___________ and _________.

Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.

Name the two Jain sects. What was the difference between the two?

In which parts of India is Jainism still popular?

State whether the following is true or false.

Mahavira was the last Tirthankara of the Jains.

State whether the following is true or false.

Mahavira believed in the existence of a supreme God.

What were the main advantages that helped Magadha to emerge as the most powerful kingdom?

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The four powerful kingdoms in the Later Vedic Period were _____, ________, _______ and _____.

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Dhana Nanda was overthrown by ______________.

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Chandragupta defeated the last _______ named ________.

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Chandragupta was helped by a Brahmin _______ in his conquests and administration.

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The Greek ambassador in Chandragupta’s court was named _________.

Who helped Chandragupta against the Nandas and why?

Describe Chandragupta as a conqueror. What was the extent of his empire?

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In 323 BCE _________ was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya.

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Chandragupta’s success in acquiring the throne of Magadha was largely due to the guidance and training of ______________.

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Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by his son _____________.

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Why was Seleucus compelled to sign a treaty with Chandragupta Maurya? Mention two important terms of this treaty.