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CG Board Class 6 History The Gupta Age – Back Page Exercises .This page comprises Fill in the Blanks, Questions and Answers, as well as Additional Questions and Answers for the chapter.
- Samudragupta – c) Great warrior
- Sirpur – d) Southern Kosal
- Fa Hien – a) Chinese traveler
- Varahamihir – b) Astrologer
Answer the question in 2-3 lines
1. Who wrote Panchatantra?
Vishnusharma wrote Panchatantra.
2. What is the name of the book of Aryabhatta?
Aryabhatta’s book is named “Aryabhattiyam.”
3. What are Ajanta caves famous for?
Ajanta caves are famous for their beautiful murals depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.
4. What material is the temple at Bhitargaon made of?
The temple at Bhitargaon is made of bricks.
5. Who said that the earth is not stationary, it rotates on its axis?
Aryabhatta stated that the earth is not stationary; it rotates on its own axis.
6. How did Samudragupta treat the kings of Chhattisgarh?
Samudragupta took a yearly tribute from the king of Chhattisgarh (Dakshin Kaushal), Mahendra, and allowed him to rule independently after defeating him.
7. What were the characteristics of administration in Gupta empire?
The Gupta empire had a decentralized administration with provinces (bhuktis) and districts (Vishaya). Local people played important roles in administration, and village councils of elders governed villages.
8. Which things did you like about the society in Gupta age?
Some positive aspects of Gupta society included their love for art, literature, and science, as well as a belief in non-violence and the performance of elaborate yajnas.
9. What features of religion in the Gupta age could be liked by the poor people?
Changes in simple religious practices such as worship, fasting and charity in the Gupta era allowed poor people to participate more in religious activities.
10. Which policy did Samudragupta adopt to have control over other kingdoms?
Samudragupta adopted a policy of military conquest and defeated other kingdoms to expand his empire. He returned the conquered states to their rulers but collected annual tribute from them.
CG Board Class 6 History The Gupta Age Extra Que Ans
Q: Why did Samudragupta return Mahendra’s kingdom ?
Samudragupta returned Mahendra’s kingdom to maintain friendly relations and collect yearly tribute without the administrative burden.
Q: Name some prominent places of Dakshin Kaushal.
Prominent places in Dakshin Kaushal included Shripur (Sirpur), Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, and Sambalpur.
Q: Why was there less work in cities in the Gupta Age?
There was less work in cities during the Gupta Age due to reduced trade, leading to decreased industrial production and job opportunities.
Q: Why would the people not have accepted what Aryabhatta said ?
Aryabhata’s ideas may not have been accepted by the people because they challenged prevailing beliefs, lacked scientific evidence at the time and were ahead of his era in understanding the shape and movement of the Earth.
Q: Who was the king of Dakshin Kaushal (Chhattisgarh) during the Gupta period?
Answer: Mahendra
Q: Which famous Chinese scholar visited India during the Gupta period and wrote an account of his experiences?
Answer: Fa Hien
Q: What did Fa Hien mention about the people of India during the Gupta period?
Answer: They were rich and happy.
Q: Who was the famous mathematician and astronomer of the Gupta age?
Answer: Aryabhatta
Q: What important contribution did Aryabhatta make to astronomy?
Answer: He suggested that eclipses occur due to the shadows of the Earth and the Moon.
Q: Which famous poet was part of Chandragupta Vikramaditya’s court and wrote works like ‘Abhijnana Shakuntalam’?
Answer: Kalidasa
Q: In which state is the Lakshman temple at Sirpur, built around 650 A.D., located?
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Q: What material was primarily used for constructing temples and viharas in the Gupta age?
Answer: Brick
Q: Which religion was prevalent during the Gupta age, and which deity worship gained popularity during this time?
Answer: Hinduism, worship of Shiva and Vishnu
Q: What was one of the negative aspects of the Gupta age mentioned in the passage?
Answer: Child marriages and the practice of ‘sati’
