Our Pasts - II Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Our Pasts - II (CBSE Class 6 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Our Pasts - II, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Who was the first Emperor of India?

   1. Ashoka
   2. Chandragupta Maurya
   3. Akbar
   4. Shivaji
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   Answer: B. Chandragupta Maurya

   Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire and is recognized as the first Emperor of India.

2. What is the Edicts of Ashoka?

   1. War commands
   2. Religious scriptures
   3. Royal decrees
   4. Public messages
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   Answer: D. Public messages

   The Edicts of Ashoka are a series of inscriptions on pillars and rocks that communicate his policies and messages about governance, morality, and Buddhism.

3. What role did trade play in the Mauryan Empire?

   1. Minimal
   2. Crucial for economy
   3. Ineffective
   4. Only for luxury goods
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   Answer: B. Crucial for economy

   Trade was essential for the Mauryan economy, as it facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture across regions.

4. Which notable playwright emerged during the Mauryan era?

   1. Kalidasa
   2. Bhasa
   3. Vishakhadatta
   4. Harsha
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   Answer: B. Bhasa

   Bhasa was an important playwright during this time, contributing to the Sanskrit theatre and literary tradition.

5. What was a major consequence of Ashoka's policy of non-violence?

   1. Increased economic power
   2. Decline in military strength
   3. Expansion of boundaries
   4. Resurgence of foreign invasions
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   Answer: B. Decline in military strength

   Ashoka's emphasis on non-violence led to a decline in military campaigns and a shift towards diplomacy.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?
2. Which religion was promoted by Ashoka?
3. What ancient text describes the administration and politics of Mauryan rule?
4. Which animal symbolizes the Mauryan Empire?
5. Which ruler is known for his extensive road building and irrigation projects?
6. Which aspect of life did Ashoka focus on improving after his conversion to Buddhism?
7. What was Ashoka's approach to religious tolerance?
8. Which cultural aspect flourished during the Mauryan Empire?
9. What is the significance of the concept of Dharma during the Mauryan Empire?
10. Which empire succeeded the Mauryas in ancient India?
11. How did the Mauryan Empire influence later Indian history?
12. In what way did the Mauryan Empire differ from previous Indian kingdoms?
13. Define a word problem involving the Mauryan Empire's vast territory: If the Mauryan Empire spanned 5 million square kilometers and expanded later by 1.5 million square kilometers, what was the new size of the empire?
14. Imagine during the Mauryan era, if a trader traveled 100 km each day for 14 days, how far did he travel in total?

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