SST and History Notes XI- XII

HISTORY(VI)-LESSON-6

NEW QUESTION AND IDEAS

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v INTRODUCTION

  Ø In this lesson we will discuss about the new question and ideas which developed in the ancient time. These ideas introduce new religions.

v THE STORY OF BUDDHA

  Ø Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism, was born about 2500 years ago, at Lumbini (Nepal). His earlier name was Siddhartha.    

  Ø The Buddha belonged to a small gana known as the Sakya gana.

  Ø He left home in search of knowledge.

  Ø He meditated for days on end under a peepal tree at Bodh Gaya (Bihar) in Bihar, where he attained enlightenment. After that, he was known as the Buddha or the Wise One.

  Ø He then went to Sarnath (UP) near Varanasi, where he taught for the first time.

  Ø After that he travelled place to place to teach people.

  Ø He passed away at Kusinara (UP)

 HISTORY (VI)-LESSON-4

WHAT BOOKS AND BURIALS TELL US

(QUESTION ANSWER)

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NCERT QUESTION

1. Match the columns

Solution 1: (i)-c, (ii)-d, (iii)-b, (iv)-e, (v)-a

2. Complete the sentences

(a) Slaves were used for work

(b) Megaliths are found in South India, Kashmir, North East

(c) Stone circles or boulders on the surface were used to point out the exact place of burial

(d) Port-holes were used for burying other members of the same family at the same place

(e) People at Inamgaon ate peas, pulses, rice, barley, sesame 

Let’s Discuss

3. In what ways are the books we read today different from the Rigveda?

Answer : The books we use today are written and printed. Rigveda was recited and heard rather than read. It was written down several centuries after it was first composed and printed less than 200 years ago.

4. What kind of evidence from burials do archaeologists use to find out whether there were social differences amongst those who were buried?

Answer : Archaeologists found that in some burials, skeletons found were buried with pots. The number of pots buried was more if the person had higher social status. In some burial gold and silver jewellery also found.

5. In what ways do you think that the life of a raja was different from that of a dasa or dasi?

Answer: Raja had the highest social status, whereas dasa or dasi had the lowest social status. Raja lived in palaces while slaves lived in huts. Kings were rich while slave were poor. Slaves were captured from wars.

HISTORY (VI)-LESSON-3

IN THE EARLIEST CITIES

(QUESTION ANSWER)

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NCERT QUESTION

1. How do archaeologists know that cloth was used in the Harappan civilization?

Answer: Actual pieces of cloth were found attached to the lid of a silver vase and some copper objects at Mohenjodaro. Archaeologists have also found spindle whorls, made of terracotta and faience. These were used to spin thread.

2. Match the column s

Answ             anser :- 1-III, 2-IV, 3-II, 4-I

3. Why were metals, writing, the wheel and the plough important for the Harappans?

Answer: Metals – used for making tools, ornaments, vessels, weapons

Writing – for communication purposes

Wheel – for pottery and for making carts used for travelling

Plough – used for farming purposes

HISTORY (VI)-LESSON-2

FROM HUNTING–GATHERING TO GROWING FOOD

(QUESTION ANSWER)

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                                                NCERT QUESTION

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES:

     1.   Hunter-gatherers chose to live in caves and rock shelters because………………

      2.    Grasslands developed around……….. years ago.

Answer:

1.    they wanted to protect themselves from wild animals and bad weather.

2.    12,000

          2. Why do people who grow crops have to stay in the same place for a long time?

    Answer: People who grow crops have to stay in the same place for a long time to look after plants-protecting them from birds, animals and their other fellows so that they could grow and crops or seeds could-ripen safely.