Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide History Term 3 Chapter 3 The Age of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas

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Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Age of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
………………. was the founder of Gupta dynasty.
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Sri Gupta
(c) Vishnu Gopa
(d) Vishnugupta
Answer:
(b) Sri Gupta

Question 2.
Prayog Prashasti was composed by ________
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Amarasimha
(c) Harisena
(d) Dhanvantri
Answer:
(c) Harisena

Question 3.
The monolithic iron pillar of Chandragupta is at ………………
(a) Mehrauli
(b) Bhitari
(c) Gadhva
(d) Mathura
Answer:
(a) Mehrauli

Question 4.
________ was the first Indian to explain the process Of surgery.
(a) Charaka
(b) Sushruta
(c) Dhanvantri
(d) Agnivasa
Answer:
(b) Sushrutal

Question 5.
……………… was the Gauda ruler of Bengal.
(a) Sasanka
(b) Maitraka
(c) Rajavardhana
(d) Pulikesin II
Answer:
(a) Sasanka

II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : Chandragupta I crowned himself as a monarch of a large kingdom after eliminating various small states in Northern India.
Reason (R) : Chandragupta I married Kumaradevi of Lichchavi family.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is not correct.
(d) A is not correct but R is correct.
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Statement I : Chandragupta II did not have cordial relationship with the rules of South India.
Statement II : The divine theory of kingship was practised by the Gupta rulers.
(a) Statement I is wrong but statement II is correct.
(b) Statement II is wrong but statement I is correct.
(c) Both the statements are correct.
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
(a) Statement I is wrong but statement II is correct.

Question 3.
Which of the following is arranged in chronological order?
(a) Srigupta – Chandragupta I – Samudragupta – Vikramaditya
(b) Chandragupta I – Vikramaditya – Srigupta – Samudragupta
(c) Srigupta – Samudragupta – Vikramaditya – Chandragupta I
(d) Vikramaditya – Srigupta – Samudragupta – Chandragupta I
Answer:
(a) Srigupta – Chandragupta I – Samudragupta -Vikramaditya

Question 4.
Consider the following statements and find out which of the following statements (s) is/are correct.
(1) Lending money at high rate of interest was practised.
(2) Pottery and mining were the most flourishing industries,
(a) 1. is correct
(b) 2. is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Both 1 and 2 are wrong
Answer:
(a) 1. is correct

Question 5.
Circle the odd one

Answer:
Samudragupta.

Answer:
Harshacharita.

III. Fill in the blanks Answer

1. ……………., the king of Ceylon, was a contemporary of Samudragupta.
2. A Buddhist monk from China ……………., visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
3. ……………. invasion led to the downfall of the Gupta Empire.
4. ……………. was the main revenue to the Government.
5. The official language of the Guptas was …………….
6. ……………., the Pallava king was defeated by Samudragupta.
7. ……………. was the popular king of the Vardhana dynasty.
8. Harsha shifted his capital from ……………. to Kanauj.

Answer:

1. Reign of
2. Fahien
3. Huns
4. Land tax
5. Sanskrit
6. Vishnugopa
7. Harsha Vardhana
8. Thaneswar

IV. State whether True or False

1. Dhanvantri was a famous scholar in the field of medicine.
2. The structural temples built during the Gupta period resemble the Indo – Aryan style.
3. Sati was not in practice in the Gupta Empire.
4. Harsha belonged to the Hinayana school of thought.
5. Harsha was noted for his religious intolerance.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. False

V. Match the following

Question 1.

Answer:
b) 2, 4, 1, 3, 5

Question 2.

Answer:
c) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4

VI. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Who was given the title Kaviraja? Why?
Answer:

1. The title Kaviraja was given to Samudragupta.
2. He was a great lover of poetry and music.
3. In one of the gold coins, he is portrayed playing the harp (Veenai)

Question 2.
What were the subjects taught at Nalanda University?
Answer:

1. At Nalanda University Buddhism was the main subject of study.
2. Other subjects like Yoga, Vedic literature, and medicine were also taught.

Question 3.
Explain the Divine Theory of Kingship.
Answer:

1. The divine theory of Kingship meant that the king is the representative of God on earth.
2. He is answerable only to God and not to anyone else.

Question 4.
Highlight the achievements of Guptas in metallurgy.
Answer:

1. Mining and metallurgy were the most flourishing industries during the Gupta period.
2. The most important evidence of development in metallurgy was the Mehrauli Iron Pillar installed by King Chandragupta in Delhi.
3. This monolithic iron pillar has lasted through the centuries without rusting.

Question 5.
Who were the Huns?
Answer:

1. Huns were the nomadic tribe, who under their great Attila were terrorizing Rome and Constantinople.
2. They came to India through Central Asia, defeated Skandagupta, and spread across central India.
3. Their chief Toromana crowned himself asking.
4. After him, his son Mihirakula ruled and got finally defeated by Yasodharman, ruler of Malwa.

Question 6.
Name the three kinds of tax collected during Harsha’s reign.
Answer:
A Bhaga, Hiranya, and Bali were three kinds of tax collected during Harsha’s reign.

Question 7.
Name the books authored by Harsha.
Answer:
The books authored by Harsha were Ratnavali, Nagananda, and Priyadharshika.

VII. Answer the following briefly

Question 1.
Write a note on Prashasti.
Answer:

1. Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, meaning communication or in praise of.
2. Court poets flattered their kings listing out their achievements.
3. These accounts were later engraved on pillars so that the people could read them.

Question 2.
Give an account of Samudragupta’s military conquests.
Answer:

1. Samudragupta was a great general and he carried on a vigorous campaign all over the country.
2. He defeated the Pallava king Vishnugopa.
3. He conquered nine kingdoms in northern India.
4. He reduced 12 rulers of southern India to the status of feudatories and to pay tribute.
5. He received homage from the rulers of East Bengal, Assam, Nepal, the eastern part of Punjab, and various tribes of Rajasthan.

Question 3.
Describe the land classification during the Gupta period.
Answer:
Classification of land during the Gupta period.

1. Kshetra – Cultivable land
2. Khila – Wasteland
3. Aprahata – Jungle (or) Forest land
4. Vasti – Habitable land
5. Gapata saraha – Pastoral and

Question 4.
Write about Sresti and Sarthavaha traders.
Answer:

1. Sresti: Sresti traders were usually settled at a standard place.
2. Sarthavaha: Sarthavaha traders caravan traders who carried their goods to different places.

Question 5.
Highlight the contribution of Guptas to architecture.
Answer:

1. From the earlier tradition of rock – out shrines, the Guptas were the first to construct temples.
2. These temples, adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, were dedicated to all Hindu deities.
3. The most notable rock-cut caves are found at Ajanta and Ellora, Bagh, and Udaygiri.
4. The structural temples built during this period resemble the Dravidian style.

Question 6.
Name the works of Kalidasa.
Answer:

1. Kalidasa’s famous dramas were Sakunthala, Malavikagnimitra and Vikramaoorvashiyam.
2. Other significant works were Meghaduta, Raghuvamsa, Kumarasambava and Ritusamhara

Question 7.
Estimate Harshvardhana as a poet and a dramatist.
Answer:

1. Harsha himself was a poet and dramatist.
2. Around him gathered the best of poets and artists.
3. His popular works are Ratnavali, Nagananda and Priyadharshika
4. is royal court was adorned by Banabhatta, Mayura, Hardatta, and Jayasena.

VIII. HOTs

Question 1.
The gold coins issued by Gupta kings indicate ………………
Answer:
(a) the availability of gold mines in the kingdom
(b) the ability of the people to work with gold
(c) the prosperity of the kingdom
(d) the extravagant nature of kings.
Answer:
(c) the prosperity of the kingdom

Question 2.
The famous ancient paintings at Ajanta were painted on __________
a. walls of caves
b. ceilings of temples
c. Rocks
d. papyrus
Answer:
a. walls of caves

Question 3.
Gupta period is remembered for ……………….
(a) renaissance in literature and art
(b) expeditions to southern India
(c) invasion of Huns
(d) religious tolerance
Answer:
(a) renaissance in literature and art

Question 4.
What did Indian scientists achieve in astronomy and mathematics during the Gupta period?
Answer:

1. The invention of zero and the consequent evolution of the decimal system was the legacy of Guptas to the modem world.
2. Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, and Brahmagupta were the foremost astronomers and mathematicians of the time.
3. Aryabhatta, in his book ‘ Surya Siddhanta’, explained the true causes of solar and lunar eclipses.
4. He was the first Indian astronomer to declare that the earth revolves around its own axis.
5. Dhanvantri was a famous scholar in the field of medicine.
6. He was a specialist in Ayurveda.
7. Charaka was a medical scientist.
8. Susruta was the first Indian to explain the process of surgery.

IX. Student activity (For Students)

1. Stage any one of the dramas of Kalidasa in the classroom.
2. Compare and contrast the society of Guptas with that of Mauryas.

X. Life Skills (For Students)

1. Collect information about the contribution of Aryabhatta, Varahamihira and Brahmagupta to astronomy.
2. Visit a nearby ISRO centre to know more about satellite launching.

XI. Answer Grid

Question 1.
Who was Toromana?
Answer:
Toromana was the chief of White Huns.

Question 2.
Name the high-ranking officials of the Gupta Empire.
Answer:
Dandanayakas and Maha dandanayakas.

Question 3.
Name the Gupta kings who performed AsVamedha yagna.
Answer:
Samudragupta and Kumaragupta I

Question 4.
Name the book which explained the causes for the lunar and solar eclipses,
Answer:
Surya Siddhanta

Question 5.
Name the first Gupta king to find a place on coins.
Answer:
Samudragupta

Question 6.
Which was the main source of information to know about the Samudragupta’s reign?
Answer:
Allahabad Pillar

Question 7.
Harsha was the worshipper in the beginning.
Answer:
Shiva

Question 8.
University reached its fame during the Harsha period.
Answer:
The Nalanda

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science The Post-Mauryan India Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the Correct Answer:

Question 1.
The successor of Sri Gupta ……………
(a) Kumaragupta I
(b) Skandagupta
(c) Vishnugupta
(d) Ghatotkacha
Answer:
(d) Ghatotkacha

Question 2.
Sri Gupta was succeeded by _______
(a) Chandra Gupta
(b) Samundra Gupta
(c) Ghatotkacha
(d) Skanda Gupta
Answer:
(c) Ghatotkacha

Question 3.
The Huhs chief crowned himself as king.
(a) Yasodharman
(b) Attila
(c) Mihirakula
(d) Toromana
Answer:
(d) Toromana

Question 4.
Srimeghavarman was the ruler of _______
(a) Singapore
(b) Ceylon
(c) Malaysia
(b) Hansena
Answer:
(b) Ceylon

Question 5.
The place Harsha went to participate in the great Kumbhamela held.
(a) Allahabad
(b) Kasi
(c) Ayodhya
(d) Prayag
Answer:
(d) Prayag

II. Match the statement with the reason and tick the appropriate answer

Question 1.
Assertion (A) : The last of the great Guptas Narasimha Gupta I was paying tribute to Mihirakula.
Reason (R) : He stopped paying tribute to Mihirakula’s hostility towards Buddhism.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is not correct
(d) A is not correct but R is correct
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

Question 2.
Statement I : Criminal law was not more severe than that of the Gupta age.
Statement II : Death punishment was the punishment for violation of the laws and for plotting against the king.
(a) Statement I is wrong but statement II is correct
(b) Statement II is wrong but statement I is correct.
(c) Both the statements are correct.
(d) Both the statements are wrong.
Answer:
d) Both the statements are wrong

III. Fill in the blanks

1. In the assembly at ……………. Harsha distributed his wealth.
2. The capital of China ……………. was a great center of art and learning.
3. ……………. was the wife of Chandragupta I.
4. The military campaigns of kings were financed through revenue ……………..
5. The peasants were required to pay various taxes and were reduced to the position of ……………..

Answer:

1. Prayag
2. Xian
3. Kumaradevi
4. Surpluses
5. serfs

IV. Match the following

Answer:
b) 4, 5, 2, 1, 3

V. Answer in one or two sentences

Question 1.
Write a note on ‘Lichchhavi’.
Answer:

1. Lichchhavi was an old gana – Sanga and its territory lay between the Ganges and the Nepal Terai.
2. Chandragupta, I married Kumaradevi of the famous and powerful lichchhavi family.

Question 2.
How did Chandragupta I crown himself the monarch of a larger kingdom?
Answer:

1. Chandragupta, I married Kumaradevi of the famous and powerful Lichchhavi family.
2. With the support of this family, Chandragupta eliminated various small states and| crowned himself the monarch of a larger kingdom.

Question 3.
What did the travel accounts of Fahien provide information about the condi¬tions of the people of Magadha?
Answer:

1. According to Fahien the people of Magadha were happy and prosperous.
2. Gaya was desolated. Kapilvasthu had become a jungle, but at Pataliputra people were rich and prosperous.

VII. Answer the following briefly

Question 1.
Name the officials employed by the Gupta rulers.
Answer:

1. High – ranking officials were called dandanayakas and mahadandnayakas.
2. The provinces known as deshas or bhuktis were administered by the governors designated as Uparikas. The districts such as vaishyas, were controlled by vishyapatis. At the village level, gramika and gramadhyaksha were the functionaries.
3. The military designations.
4. Baladhikrita (Commander of infantry)
5. Mahabaladhikrita (Commander of the cavalry)
6. Dutakas (spies)

Question 2.
Mention the importance of Fahien’s travel accounts.
Answer:

1. During the reign of Chandragupta II, the Buddhist monk Fahien visited India.
2. His travel accounts provided us information about the socio-economic, religious and moral conditions of the people of the Gupta age.
3. According to Fahien, the people of Magadha were happy and prosperous.
4. Justice was mildly administered and there was no death penalty.
5. Gaya was desolated, Kapilavasthu had become a jungle, but at Pataliputra, people were rich and prosperous.

VIII. Mind map