CBSE Class 6 Social Science Development of First Empire Assignment Set A

Q.1) Define the following.

a) Democracy b) Dynasty c) Preamble

Q.2)Give appropriate term to the following.

a) Alexander came from this place.

b) The King ,who extended his empire upto Mysore.

c) Ashoka called his peaceful policy by this name.

d) The special officers who carried out royal orders.

e) A scholar who deciphered the scripts of Ashoka.

f) A term for royal orders.

g) Ashoka established Buddhist council here.

h) He was the author of Arthashastra.

i) Chandragupta defeated this Greek ruler.

j) Dynasties which came after Mauryans.

Q.3) Fill in the blanks.

a) A royal highway connected Pataliputra with__________________.

b) The Mauryans had their capital at ______________.

c) ____________ was an envoy sent by Seluecus.

d) _____________was the main source of the revenue.

e) The last Maurya ruler____________ was murdered by Pushyamitra Shunga.

Q.4) Give reasons for the following.

a) Ashoka’s attitude towards war changed.

b) Mauryan kings maintained a spy system.

c) Megasthnese was highly impressed by Patliputra.

d) Mauryan King was the central authority.

e) Democratic countries held elctions at regular intervals.

f) Our constitution says that India is a republic.

Q.5) Write short notes on.

a) Effects of Kalinga war. b)Ashoka’s steps to spread Dhamma.