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

Mention the important features of the religion of the early Vedic period.

State the importance of Sacrifices in the early Vedic ritual.

Discuss the sources to reconstruct the Early Vedic (Rig Vedic) Past with reference to the following:

Indra, the most favorite God of the Aryans

Discuss the sources to reconstruct the Early Vedic (Rig Vedic) Past with reference to the following:

Agni, the personification of Sacrificial fire.

Discuss the sources to reconstruct the Early Vedic (Rig Vedic) Past with reference to the following:

References to the Cow in the Rig Vedic hymns.

Describe the social life of the Rig Vedic Aryans with reference to the following:

The Family Structure

Describe the social life of the Rig Vedic Aryans with reference to the following:

Position of Women

Describe the social life of the Rig Vedic Aryans with reference to the following:

Varna System

With reference to the following explains the main features of the Rig Vedic Economy:

Agriculture

With reference to the following explains the main features of the Rig Vedic Economy:

Domestication of Animals

With reference to the following explains the main features of the Rig Vedic Economy:

Trade Transactions, Crafts and Transportation

Mention any two teachings of Mahavira (any two doctrines of Jainism).

Mention any two teachings of Lord Buddha.

Mention any two similarities in the teachings of Jainism and Buddhism.

How do Buddhist ideals still affect our life?

Mention the reason why the teachings of Buddha were called the ‘Middle Path’.

Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. Explain his teachings regarding:
(a) The Five Vows
(b) Belief in God
(c) Rejection of Rituals
(d) Treating People on an Equal basis

With reference to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, explain the following:

How did Buddha get Enlightenment?

With reference to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, explain the following:

What views did Buddha hold regarding:

1. Karma Theory
2. Nirvana
3. Existence of God; and
4. Ahimsa

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

Simple Teachings.