New Empires and Kingdoms — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

You may have come across the term 'Indus Valley Civilisation' and noticed that we have not used it. A look at the map (Fig. 6.3 on page 89) explains why the term 'Valley' is obsolete, as we now know that the civilisation extended much beyond the Indus region.

The early communities often settle down near the rivers. Why?

Write a note on Buddhist and Jain texts.

Name all the planets according to their distance from the sun.

What causes the apparent changes in the Sun's position during the day? Explain with an example.

Tropical Evergreen Forests are not so important commercially.

Do you remember the options that were suggested to solve the water problem in the Gram Sabha of Hardas village?

Why was the Hector Ndlovu shot?

How do you think wars affect the lives of ordinary people today?