(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

Simple Language.

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

The Buddhist Sangha.

With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:

Royal Patronage.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Principle of Ahimsa.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: No Belief in God.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: The doctrine of Salvation.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Rejection of Rituals.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Equality of all Human beings.

What is the importance of Ashoka’s inscriptions (Stone Edicts)?

Mention any two principles of Ashoka’s

What is an Edict? Mention the significance of Ashokan Edicts, with particular reference to the Rock Edict XIII and the Rummindei Pillar Inscription.

It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:

Arts and Crafts that flourished during Ashoka’s reign.

It is only with Ashoka that we can properly begin the history of the art and architecture of ancient India. In this context explain briefly:

A few features of the Ashokan Pillars.

What are our main sources of information on the Mauryan Empire?

What is the importance of Ashoka’s edicts?

Name the two taxes mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka.

Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is an edict? Where are these edicts inscribed?

Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

What is the significance of edicts as a source of information?

Study the Ashokan Edict and answer the following question:

Explain briefly the importance of Ashoka’s edicts, giving an example from one of his edicts.

Name the oldest language of South India. OR Name the oldest Dravidian language.