Traders Kings and Pilgrims — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Write two main characteristics of houses in the Harappan city.

Read and discuss the following description of the living conditions of workers who come to the labour chowk.
Most workers that we find at the labour chowk cannot afford permanent accommodation and so sleep on pavements near the chowk, or they pay Rs 6 a night for a bed at a nearby night shelter run by the Municipal Corporation. To compensate for the lack of security, local tea and cigarette shops function as banks, moneylenders and safety lockers, all rolled into one. Most workers leave their tools at these shops for the night for safekeeping, and pass on any extra money to them. The shopkeepers keep the money safely and also offer loans to labourers in need.

Write a short note on the Torrid Zone.

Do you know which group of islands were affected by the Tsunami in 2004? Find out through newspaper reports and by speaking to the people how in different ways people faced this challenge when a Tsunami struck the Indian coast.

Describe the community protest.

Explain how the Bhil community’s halma tradition demonstrates the concept of interdependence.

Write a short note on the untouchability existing in the society as stated by the Fa Xian.

What is history? How is it different from prehistory?

Create a story of a family somewhere in India, where we see some family values practised. Share it with your class either through writing or drawing.

How did Ashoka convey his message to the people?