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

Mention any two archaeological sources to reconstruct the later Vedic Age.

Mention the important evidence to suggest that Southern India had also become familiar with Iron in the later Vedic Age.

In the later Vedic Age, there was a marked change in the economic life of the Aryans. In this context describe:

Variety of Crafts

Mention two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC.

Name the first and the last two Jain Tirthankaras.

What was the Original name of Mahavira?

How did Vardhamana become Mahavira?

Why were the followers of Mahavira called Janis?

What is known as Triratna in Jainism?

Name the two sects of Jainism. What is the main difference between the two?

Mention the “Four Great Sights” of Buddhism.

What is known as the Great Renunciation?

How did Gautama come to be known as the Buddha?

Name the place where Buddha got Enlightenment.

Name the place where Buddha gave his first Sermon.

What are the “Four Noble Truths” of Buddhism?

Mention any four points of the Buddhist Eight-Fold Path.

What is the importance of the Jatakas in Buddhism?

What is called a Vihara?

Give two reasons why Magadha grew into a powerful kingdom around 600 BC.