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History CH 10 - Ancient India: Cultural · Maharashtra Board STD 6 (MSBSHSE - English Medium). 33 questions.

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Question 11 Mark
How do we know that Indian sculpture was excellent?
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The stone pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka at various places are excellent examples of Indian sculptures.
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Question 21 Mark
When did Kanchi emerge as an important centre of education?
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During the reign of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchi in Tamil Nadu emerged as an important centre of education.
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Question 31 Mark
Who established the Vikramshila University?
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Vikramshila University was established by a king named Dharmapal in the eighth century
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Question 41 Mark
How could one get admission at the Nalanda University?
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Students seeking admission to the university had to appear for an examination at the entrance gate.
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Question 51 Mark
Which emperor made generous donation to Nalanda University?
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Emperor Harshavardhan made generous donation to Nalanda University.
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Question 61 Mark
Name the Chinese Bhikkhus that visited Valabhi.
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Yuan Chwang and Itsing, the Chinese Bauddha Bhikkhus visited Valabhi.
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Question 71 Mark
Which Chinese scholar visited the Takshashila University?
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The famous Chinese Bauddha bhikkhu, Fa-hien visited the Takshashila University.
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Question 81 Mark
Name some of the students who attended the Takshashila University.
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A famous vaidya, Jeevaka, Chandragupta Maurya, the grammarian Panini and vaidya Charaka are some of the students of the Takshashila University.
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Question 91 Mark
Explain the concept of decimal system.
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Indians invented the concept of decimal system in which the value of a digit changes according to its place ekam, daham, (units, terms, etc).
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Question 101 Mark
What does Charaka Samhita contain?
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The Charaka Samhita contains detailed information about clinical diagnosis and pharmacy.
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Question 111 Mark
When was the concept of stitching clothes introduced in India?
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The concept of stitching clothes was introduced in India during the Kushana period.
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Question 131 Mark
Which literature is an excellent example of narrative literature?
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Panchatantra composed by Pandit Vishnusharma is an excellent example of narrative literature.
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Question 171 Mark
Name the two Arsha of ancient India.
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Ramayana and Mahabharata are the two ‘Arsha’ epics of ancient India.
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Question 211 Mark
What instructions are given in Vinay Pitaka?
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The Vinay Pitaka gives the rules of behaviour which bhikkhus and bhikkhunis in the Bauddha Sangha should follow in their day- to-day lives.
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Question 221 Mark
What does Sutta Pitaka contain?
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Sutta Pitaka includes texts of Gautam Buddha’s teachings or sermons.
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Question 231 Mark
Give the literary work of Haribhadrasuri.
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Haribhadrasuri’s literary work Samaraichchakaha is well known.
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Question 241 Mark
What does Agamgranthas contain?
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Agamgranthas are a collection of the teachings of Vardhaman Mahavir.
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Question 251 Mark
In which languages are the Jain Agamgranth written?
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The Jain Agamgranthas are written in the Prakrit languages of Ardhamagadhi, Shaurseni and Maharashtri.
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Question 261 Mark
Name the three important religious texts.
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The important religious texts are Agamgranth, Tipitaka and Bhagwad Gita.
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Question 271 Mark
What do we learn from the Sangham literature?
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From the Sangham literature we learn about the political and social life in south India during the period.
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Question 281 Mark
Name two prominent Sangham epics.
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The two prominent epics are ‘Silappadhikarm’ and Manimekhalai’.
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Question 301 Mark
What variety was included in the ancient Indian literature?
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Ancient Indian literature included varieties like religious literature, treatises on grammar, epics, plays, stories, etc.
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Question 311 Mark
In which languages was the ancient Indian literature written?
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Ancient Indian literature was written in Sanskrit, Ardhamagadhi, Pali and Tamil languages.
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Question 321 Mark
Make a list of the Indian goods that were in demand in foreign countries.
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Indian goods like fine textiles, ivory, precious stones, spices, beautifully made earthen ; pottery were in great demand in foreign countries.
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Question 331 Mark
Make a list of ancient Indian universities.
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The ancient Indian universities are Takshashila, Vamasi, Valabhi, Nalanda, Vikramshila and Kanchi.
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