ICSE ICSE Class 6 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

Briefly explain the following event in Buddha’s life:

Renunciation

Explain the four noble truths of Buddhism.

What do you understand by the term eightfold path of Buddhism?

State whether the following is true or false.

The Brahmanas were very popular among the common people.

State whether the following is true or false.
Buddhism was taught in Prakrit.

State whether the following is true or false.
Buddhism is the main religion of people in south-east Asia, Tibet. China and Japan.

Match Column A with Column B

What policy did Bimbisara follow to extend his territories?

Name the king who conquered Anga?

Name the Magadhan king who killed his father?

Name the territories conquered by Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.

Give reason why:
Bimbisara married princesses of his neighboring kingdoms.

Give reason why:
Deposits of iron in Magadha helped it become a powerful kingdom.

Fill in blank
The first important king of Magadha was __________.

Alexander invaded India during the reign of the ______ dynasty.

Match the Columns:

How did the conquest of Anga benefit Magadha?

Why was Alexander unable to conquer Magadha?

Mention briefly the effects of Alexander’s invasion.

State whether the following is true or false.

Magadha belonged to the Iron Age.