Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for हिस्टरी अँड सिविक्स [इंग्रजी] इयत्ता ६ आयसीएसई chapter 1.8 - The Mauryan Empire [Latest edition]

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Ashoka invaded Kalinga in

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The first historical empire in India was established by

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The Greek General whom Chandragupta defeated was

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Ashoka appointed special officers to look after the welfare of people. They were called

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The edicts of Ashoka were written in

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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 _________.

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Ashoka’s father was who ruled for _________.

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Ashoka is famous for his policy of _____________.

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The battle of _________ changed Ashoka’s life.

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The National Emblem of India is ___________  of Ashoka.

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The last Mauryan king was killed by _____________.

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Who helped Chandragupta against the Nandas and why?

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

Name the two literary sources of the Mauryan period. What do they tell us about the administration of the Mauryas?

How did the battle of Kalinga affect Ashoka?

Write a short note on Mauryan administration.

Write short notes on:
The measures taken by Ashoka for the welfare of his people.

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Mauryan art and architecture.

Picture study:
The picture shows Ashoka’s pillars at Firoz Shah Kotla. Find out.

1. Where was it originally installed?
2. Who brought it to Delhi?
3. How did Ashoka use edicts to spread Dhamma in his kingdom?

Textbook Keyword: Indika

Textbook Keyword: Arthashastra

Textbook Keyword: Dhamma Vijaya

Textbook Keyword: Dharmamahamatras

Textbook Keyword: Mahamtras

Textbook Keyword: Mantri Parishad

Textbook Keyword: Kumaras

Textbook Keyword: Grama

Textbook Keyword: Stupas

Textbook Keyword: Dharma chakras

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The main literary sources of information about the Mauryan period are _________ and _________. 

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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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In 305 BCE Alexander’s general _________ invaded India.

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Chandragupta Maurya was succeeded by his son _____________.

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When Ashoka ascended the throne of Magadha, ___________ was the only kingdom outside Mauiyan control

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_____________ was the turning point in Ashoka’s life.

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Ashoka replaced the policy of dig Vijaya with _____________

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The word dhamma is derived from the Sanskrit word _______ which means ____________.

 Ashoka’s dhamma was based on human values and a ______ inspired by the teachings of ______.

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Answer the following question briefly:

What happened to Alexander’s vast empire after his death?

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

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What was the extent of Chandragupta’s empire? 

Why was the Kalinga War a turning point in the life of Ashoka?

Mention the main principles of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’.

What did Ashoka do to spread Buddhism outside India?

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Explain any five steps taken by Ashoka to propagate dhamma in and outside India.

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What was the extent of Ashoka’s empire?

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What are edicts? Why were they composed in Prakrit?

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What did Ashoka do for the welfare of his subjects?

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Jmlika was written by Kautilya.

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Chanakya was a wise brahmana who had a personal grudge against Dhana Nanda.

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Ashoka’s son was named Rahul

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Ashoka’s dhamma was based on the principles of Buddhism.

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Bindusara was the son of Ashoka.

Picture study.
This is an outline map of India.

1. Mark the areas under Ashoka’s rule.
2. Name one ancient town and one modern town on the map.

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The Mauryan empire was divided into __________ which were placed under the control of kumaras.

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The king had ________ power. He was advised by the _________.

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The provinces were divided into a number of ________ which were further subdivided into _________ and __________.

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The capital city of Pataliputra was looked after by ______ committees. Each committee consisted of ________ members.

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Mauryan art was greatly influenced by ___________.

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The most famous Ashoka Pillar is at _________.

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The lion capital was adopted as the _______ of India in the year ______.

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The chief occupation of the people during the Mauryan period was ______________.

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Two Western European countries with whom the Mauryans had trade relation were __________ and __________.

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The last Mauryan emperor was killed by ___________ the founder of the ___________ dynasty

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How many committees were set up for the administration of Pataliputra? Name any three departments that were looked after by these committees

Mention two important features of the following:
Stupas

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Monolithic pillars

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Lion capital

Mention three important occupations of the people during the Mauryan period.

State three important reasons for the decline of the Mauryan empire.

State whether the following is true or false.

The Mauryan administration was based on the guidelines laid down in the Indika

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Pataliputra was a magnificent walled city.

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The last Mauryan ruler was Pushyamitra Sunga

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There was no spy system in the Mauryan empire.