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Kiit World School Class-VI Social Science Chapter-11 Conquerors From Distant Land

1) The document discusses social science questions from chapters about the Chalukyas and Pallavas, two dynasties that ruled parts of India during ancient times. 2) The Chalukyas ruled the Deccan region, while the Pallavas ruled parts of South India with their capital at Kanchipuram. They were often in conflict with each other over the control of territory. 3) The questions cover topics like the rise of Pulakesin II as the most powerful Chalukyan ruler, the evolution of new temple architecture styles under the Pallavas, and the impact of Tamil saints in promoting bhakti or personal devotion to gods during this period.

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Kiit World School Class-VI Social Science Chapter-11 Conquerors From Distant Land

1) The document discusses social science questions from chapters about the Chalukyas and Pallavas, two dynasties that ruled parts of India during ancient times. 2) The Chalukyas ruled the Deccan region, while the Pallavas ruled parts of South India with their capital at Kanchipuram. They were often in conflict with each other over the control of territory. 3) The questions cover topics like the rise of Pulakesin II as the most powerful Chalukyan ruler, the evolution of new temple architecture styles under the Pallavas, and the impact of Tamil saints in promoting bhakti or personal devotion to gods during this period.

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KIIT WORLD SCHOOL

Class- VI Social Science


Chapter-11 Conquerors from Distant Land

Q1. Correct the statements: (K)


i) Menander known as Milind in Jain scriptures was a powerful king.
ii)Sushruta and Charak showed great advancement in the knowledge of Astronomy.
ii) The sakes were a nomadic tribe of central Africa.
iv) Purushpur or Peshawar was the capital of Rudradaman.
Q2. Fill in the blank with appropriate word. (K)
i) The Gandhara School of art produce images of _________. (Buddha, Ashoka)
ii) The Kushanas controlled the __________ route which gave them lots of revenue. (cotton, silk)
iii) Mahayana Buddhism stressed on worship of __________ of Buddha. (image, symbols).
iv) Buddhacharita was written by ___________________. (Nagarjuna, Ashvaghosha)
Q3. Discuss the Greek influence on India. (U)
Q4. Why was Kanishka known as Patron of Art and Literature? (A)
Q5. What is the reason for the beginning of Bhakti? (U)
Q6. Why do you think Chinese travelers like Fa- Hein and Hiuen- Tsang came to India? (H)
Q7. Trace the spread of Buddhism in India and abroad. (A)
Q8. Why did Indian rulers encourage foreign trade? (A)
Q9. What impact did the Bhakti movement have on Indian religious sphere? (U)
Q10. How was the Mahayana sect of Buddhism different from the Hinayana? Highlight the distinction in values
and value systems of the two sects. (V)

Knowledge (K) - Q1, 2 - 20%


Application (A) - Q4, 7, 8- 30%
Understanding (U) – Q3, 5, 9 - 30%
HOTS (H) - Q6 - 10%
Value based (V) - Q 10 - 10%
KIIT WORLD SCHOOL
Class- VI Social Science
Chapter-14 The Chalukyas & the Pallavas

Q1. Correct the following statements: (K)


i) Chalukyas and Pallavas flourished in the Deccan and North India.
ii) Hieun Tsang was a great Arabian traveller who came to India.
iii) Kanchi was the capital of the Pallavas.
v) Vikramaditya I was the father of Pulakesin II.
Q2. Complete the statements: (K)
i) Hieun Tsang said the people from pallava kingdom were ________________
ii) The Pallavas were constantly at the war with _________________
iii) ______________ was the great Chinese traveler who visited the court of Pulakesin II.
iv) The last ruler of the Chalukyas was ________________________
v) The ur consisted of the _____________ of an ordinary village.
vi) ______________ was the most famous Chalukya ruler.
vii) ________________ was the capital of the Pallavas.
viii) The devotees of Lord Vishnu were called as _______________ whereas the devotees of Lord Shiva were called
as ____________.
ix) ________________ converted king Mahendra Varman to Shaivism.
x) Narsimha Varman founded the town of ________________.
Q3. How did Pulakesin come to power? (U)
Q4. Give Reason- ‘Tamil saints’ period was marked by personal devotion to god.’ (A)
Q5. The Pallavas evolved a new style of temple construction. Explain with the help of examples. (U)
Q6. Why did rulers have prashastis inscribed? Are prashastis a reliable source of our history? Why/ why not? (H)
Q7. The Chalukyas and the Pallavas were involved in constant conflict. Do you agree? (A)
Q8. Draw a graphical organization of the Assemblies in the southern kingdoms. (A)
Q9. How do we know the Chalukyan kings were patrons of art and architecture? (U)
Q10. The Alvars and the Nayanars changed the values of people and made them better humans. Which values
according to you did they help people inculcate? Explain any two such values. (V)

Knowledge (K) - Q1, 2 - 20%


Application (A) - Q4, 7, 8- 30%
Understanding (U) – Q3, 5, 9 - 30%
HOTS (H) - Q6 - 10%
Value based (V) - Q 10 - 10%

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