NCERT Class 6 Social Science Chapter 10 Traders, Kings and Pilgrims

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Traders, Kings and Pilgrims

Chapter: 10

OUR PASTS – I [HISTORY]

NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

LET’S RECALL

Q. 1. Match the following: 

Ans. 

Q. 2. Why did kings want to control the Silk Route? 

Ans. King wanted to control the Silk Route so that they could benefit from taxes, tributes and gifts that were brought by traders traveling along the route. 

Q. 3. What kinds of evidence do historians use to find out about trade and trade routes?

Ans. To find out about trade and trade routes, historians use the following evidences:

(a) Historians use evidence present in the literature of the period like the sangam poem and sangam literature. 

(b) Also historians use objects like pottery, bowls and plates found from several archaeological sites. 

(c) Many Roman gold coins have been found in South India which proved the trade relations between ancient India and Rome.

Q. 4. What were the main features of Bhakti? 

Ans. The main features of Bhakti were as follows:

(a) Bhakti is generally understood as a person’s devotion to his or her choosen deity. 

(b) Anybody, whether rich or poor, belonging to the so called ‘high’ or ‘low’ castes, mas or woman could follow the path of Bhakti. 

(c) Those who followed the system of Bhakti emphasized devotion and individual worship of a God or Goddess, rather than the performance of elaborate sacrifices. 

(d) The idea of Bhakti is present in the Bhagavad Gita. 

LET’S DISCUSS

Q. 5. Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India.

Ans. The Chinese pilgrims like Fa Xian, Xuam Zang, I-Qing visited India. They were the followers of Buddha. So, they came to visit places associated with the life of the Buddha as well as famous monasteries. 

Q. 6. Why do you think ordinary people were attracted to Bhakti?

Ans. Ordinary people were attracted to Bhakti because during that time deities like Shiva, Vishnu and Goddesses like Durga became a central feature of later Hinduism. These deities were worshipped through Bhakti; an idea that became very popular at that time. Bhakti is properly understood as a person’s devotion to his or her choosen deity. Anybody, whether they are rich or poor, high or low castes man or woman could follow the path of Bhakti.

LET’S DO

Q. 7. List five things that you buy from the market. Which of these are made in the city/village in which you live, and which are brought by traders from other areas?

Ans. The five things that we buy from the market are: 

(a) Book. 

(b) Pen. 

(c) Pencil. 

(d) Notebook. 

(e) School bags. 

All the above mentioned things are made in the city in which we live. But some are brought by traders from other areas for their individual use.

Q. 8. There are several major pilgrimages performed by people in India today. Find out about any one of them, and write a short description. (Hint: Who can go the pilgrimage-men, women or children? How long does it take? How do people travel? What do they take with them? What do they do when they reach the holy place? Do they bring anything back with them?) 

Ans. India is a land of many religions, Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism and Christianity are the main religions found in India. Major pilgrims performed by the people in India are:

Hajj: (h) Visit to shrine place on foot. 

(c) Rath yatra (Puri in Orissa now Odisha). 

(d) Vit to Kailash Mansarover etc. 

Hajj Hajj is the visit of by the Muslim people in their holy place called Mecca. All the both ways. When they visit to the holy Mecca they offer Namaz. While returning back they ple-men, women and children can visit to this place. It is 10-20 days journey from India ing useful and valuable gifts along with them.

SOME OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION 

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1. Which Indian spice was valuable in the Roman Empire?

Ans. Pepper was particularly valuable in the Roman Empire, so much so that it was known as black gold.

Q. 2. Who was the most famous ruler of the Satavahanas?

Ans. The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni. 

Q. 3. Name the earliest rulers to issue gold coins in India. 

Ans. Kushanas were amongst the earliest rulers to issue gold coins in India.

Q. 4. During Kanishka’s rule, which two sects did Buddhism spread into? 

Ans. During Kanishka’s rule, Buddhism got divided into 2 sects, namely Hinyana Buddhi and Mahayana Buddhism.

Q. 5. Name the chief port cities of Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas. 

Ans. Cholas: Kaveripattinam, Cheras: Vanji, Pandyas: Madurai. 

Q. 6. Name the foreign lands to which Buddhism spread from India.

Ans. From India, Buddhism spread to Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and other parts d South-East Asia including Indonesia. 

Q. 7. Name the two main centers of power of the Kushanas.

Ans. The two main centers of power of Kushanas were Peshawar and Mathura. 

Q. 8. Name the dynasties which were ruling in South India about 2300 years ago. 

Ans. Three dynasties that were ruling in South India about 2300 yrs ago were the Cholas Cheras and Pandayas. 

Q. 9. Which new form of Buddhism emerged during the time of the Kushanas?

Ans. During the time of Kanishka a new form of Buddhism that emerged came to be knows as Mahayana Buddhism.

Q. 10. Satavahana rulers ruled in which part of India. 

Ans. Satvahanas ruled in western India.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1. How did sailors took advantage of the monsoon winds to cross the seas more quickly?

Ans. The sailors took advantage of the monsoon winds to cross the seas more quickly. So they wanted to reach the western coast of the sub-continent from East African or Arabia, the choose to sail with the south-west monsoon. And sturdy ships had to be built for these long journey.

Q. 2. Define Muvendar. What does it mention? 

Ans. Muvendar is a Tamil word meaning three chiefs, used for the heads of three ruling families, the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas who became powerful in South India around 2300 years ago.

Q. 3. Write a short note on Dakshinapatha.

Ans. Satavahana rulers were known as lords of the dakshinapatha, meaning the roul leading to the south. It was also used as a name for the entire southern region.

Q. 4. What was the Silk Route?

Ans. The chinese were the first to invent the technique of making silk almost 7000 yrs ago. They used to go to distant parts of the world on foot, horseback or on camels carrying silk with them. They carried their silk upto west Asia and the Roman Empire. It was this path or route which the chinese followed, came to be known as the silk route.

Q. 5. Differentiate between Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism.

Ans.

Q. 6. What are the two features of Mahayana Buddhism.

Ans. The two features of Mahayana Buddhism are: 

(a) Earlier, the Buddha’s presence was shown in scriptures by using certain signs. For instance, his attaintment of enlightenment was shown by sculptures of the peepal tree.

Now statues of Buddha were made.

(b) The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1. What was the importance of the silk route? 

Ans. The importance of the silk route can be explained as follows: 

(a) The Kushana controlled a part of the silk route which started from China and passed through Central Asia, Afghanistan and Western Asia.

(b) This route became a source of great income for the Kushanas.

(c) They took toll tax from the traders and in return offered them protection from robbers.

(d) As a result, Roman Gold started coming to India.

(e) They got a lot of custom duty from the traders.

(f) The silk route was a series of ancient routes from China to the Mediterranean sea and the Roman Empire. 

Q. 2. Explain Bhakti Movement in brief. 

Ans. (a) Bhakti movement was based on unconditional love and devotion to God.

(b) This movement was open to all, high and low castes, men and women. 

(c) Under the Bhakti movement, complicated and expensive rituals were rejected and it was pure heart.

(d) Deities like Vishnu and Shiva were worshipped by followers of this cult. 

Q. 3. What major changes did Hinduism undergo during this period?

Ans. Hinduism underwent the following changes: 

(i) Rituals, ceremonies and sacrifices became less important. 

(ii) Emphasis was now on loving devotion to God or ‘bhakti’

(iii) A pure heart was all that was needed to worship god.

HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILLS

Q. 1. Who were the Satvahanas? Write about them.

Ans. Satvahanas was an ancient Indian dynasty which became powerful in Western India.

(a) The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni.

(b) He and other Satavahana rulers were known as lords of the dakshinapatha. 

Q. 2. How making silk is a complicated process?

Ans. Making silk is a complicated process. Raw silk has to be extracted from the cocoons of silk worms, spun into thread and then woven into cloth.

Q. 3. Explain the role of Kings, Pilgrims and Travellers in spreading Buddhism outside India.

Ans. Role of Kings: Rulers like Kanishka organized a Buddhist council, where scholars met and discussed important matters. Ashvaghosh, who wrote the Buddha charita, lived at the court of king Kanishka. King Kanishka also patronized Buddhist monks and donated money to build monasteries. 

Role of Pilgrims and Travellers: Pilgrims and travellers such as Fa Xian, Xuan Zang and 1-Qing visited India about 1600 years ago. These pilgrims left an account of their journey.

They wrote of the dangers they encountered. On their travels and the books they carried back with them.

VALUE BASED QUESTIONS

Q. 1. What is the system of belief? Explain it. 

Ans. According to the system of belief, if a devotee worships the choosen deity with a pure heart, the deity will appear in the form in which he or she may desire. So, the deity could be thought of as a human being, lion, tree or any other form. Once this idea gained acceptance artists made beautiful images of these deities.

Q. 2. Why was Karikala Chola so called? Mention some of his important achievements.

Ans. The pattinappalai also describes the achievements of the famous Chola king, Karikala Chola. Karikala means the one with the charred leg. It is believed that the king had lost of his legs in an accident in his early childhood. Sources mention his extensive conquests at the battle at Venni where he defeated the Pandya and Chera kings. He is also regarded as the fin king to have conquered Sri Lanka. He built the Kallanai Dam across the river Kaveri near Trichur. After Karikala, the power of the Cholas declined.

Q. 3. How did Kanishka patronize Buddhism? 

Ans. King Kanishka patronized Buddhism in the following ways:

(i) He patronized Buddhist monks and donated money to build monasteries. 

(ii) It was during his reign the Fourth Buddhist council was held, where scholars met and discussed important matters.

(iii) Ashvaghosh, who wrote the Buddha charita, lived at the court of king Kanishka. 

Q. 4. Name two pilgrims of China who visited India. 

Ans. The two pilgrims of China who visited India are:

(a) Fa Xian, who came to the subcontinent about 1600 years ago.

(b) 1-Qing who came about 50 years after Xuan Zang.

PICTURE BASED QUESTIONS

Look at the picture and answer the following questions as follows:

(a) Whose picture is shown here?

Ans. The above picture is of Vishnu as Varaha

(b) This picture is from which State of India?

Ans. The picture is from Eran, Madhya Pradesh. 

(c) What is written in Puranas?

Ans. According to the Puranas, Vishnu took the shape of a boar in order to rescue the earth which had sunk into water.

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

l. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Tick (✓) the correct option:

(a) The silk route was a great source of income for the ________. 

(i) Sakas.

(ii) Kanvas.

(iii) Kushanas.

Ans. (iii) Kushanas.

(b) Silk route stretches from: 

(i) China to Rome. 

(ii) Afghanistan and West Asia.

(iii) Both (i) and (ii).

Ans. (iii) Both (i) and (ii).

(c) The rulers of which dynasty were called the lords of Dakshinapatha.

(i) Cholas.

(ii) Pandyas.

(iii) Shakas.

(iv) Satvahanas.

Ans. (iv) Satvahanas.

(d) A famous center of Buddhist learning was established at _________.

(i) Mathura.

(ii) Nalanda.

(iii) Varanasi.

(iv) Pondicherry.

Ans. (ii) Nalanda.

(e) The word Sangha means:

(i) Assembly.

(ii) Song.

(iii) Epie.

(iv) Poem.

Ans. (i) Assembly.

(f) ________was the most powerful ruler of the Satvahanas.

(i) Sri Satakarni.

(ii) Vasishthiputra Pulumay.

(iii) Yajnassi Satakarni.

(iv) Gautamiputra Sri Satakarni.

Ans. (iv) Gautamiputra Sri Satakarni.

(g) During the reign of ________, the fourth Buddhist Council was held.

(i) Ashoka.

(ii) Kanishka. 

(iii) Satvahanas.

(iv) Cholas.

Ans. (ii) Kanishka.

(h) _________composed Buddha charita. 

(i) Xuan-Zang.

(ii) Ashvaghosha.

(iii) Nagarjuna.

(iv) Fa-Hien.

Ans. (ii) Ashvaghosha.

II. FILL IN THE BLANKS:

(a) _______is the oldest Christian Community. 

Ans. Syrian Christian.

(b) _________emphasised devotion and individual worship of a God or Goddess rather than sacrifices.

Ans. Bhakti.

(c) ________and ________ were the Chinese scholars who visited India.

Ans. Fa Hien, Hiuen Tsang. 

(d) Trade along the _________helped spread Mahayana Buddhism to China and South-East Asia.

Ans. Silk Route.

(e) Theravada is a form of ________Buddhism.

Ans. Hinayana Buddhism.

(f) Followers of_________ Buddhism worshipped images of god.

Ans. Mahayana. 

(g) The _________were the first to invent the technique of making silk.

Ans. Chinese.

(h) Buddha charita was written by _______.

Ans. Ashvaghosha.

III. WRITE TRUE OR FALSE:

(a) Ashvaghosha was a Sanskrit Scholar.

Ans. True.

(b) Nalanda was a non-centre of Buddhist learning.

Ans. False.