History Important Questions Chapter 11 Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 6

Ancient India and the World

Short Questions

1. Which civilization had trade relations with the West?
Answer : Harappan civilization.

2. What was the new art style during the Kushana period?
Answer : Gandhara style.

3. Which religion spread to Afghanistan and Central Asia?
Answer : Buddhism.

4. Where were articles made in Rome found in India?
Answer : Kolhapur and Arikamedu.

5. Which port in Egypt was important for trade?
Answer : Alexandria.

6. Who introduced the concept of ‘zero’ to Europe?
Answer : Arabs.

7. Which emperor sent his children to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism?
Answer : Ashoka.

8. Which tree did Sanghamitra take to Sri Lanka?
Answer : Bodhi tree.

9. Which Indian king sent an ambassador to China?
Answer : Harshavardhan.

10. What was the name of the route used for Chinese silk trade?
Answer : Silk Route.

Long Questions

1. How did India influence Southeast Asia?
Answer : Indian culture spread to Southeast Asia through trade and migration. Many Indian-origin kingdoms were established, and Sanskrit inscriptions were found there. Even today, dance dramas based on Ramayana and Mahabharata are popular in Indonesia.

2. How did the spread of Buddhism in China become easier?
Answer : Chinese emperors invited Indian Buddhist monks like Dharmarakshaka and Kashyapmatanga. They translated Buddhist texts into Chinese, helping Buddhism spread to China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

3. How did India trade with Rome?
Answer : India had flourishing trade with Rome in the first and second centuries CE. Ports in South India played a major role. Many Roman artifacts were found in Kolhapur and Arikamedu, showing strong trade relations.

4. What was the importance of the Silk Route?
Answer : The Silk Route was an important trade route connecting India, China, and Western countries. It was used to transport Chinese silk and Indian goods. Buddhist monks also traveled through this route, spreading Buddhism.

5. What is the Gandhara style of art?
Answer : Gandhara art developed during the Kushana period under Greek influence. It is famous for Buddha statues with Greek-like facial features. Many sculptures from this style were found in the Gandhara region of Afghanistan.