NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science (History)
The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 Social Science (History) Chapter – 11 (Buildings, Paintings, and Books) has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.
Chapter – 11 (Buildings, Paintings, and Books)
Let’s Recall
1. Match the following.
| Stupa | Place where the image of the deity is installed |
| Shikhara | Mound |
| Mandapa | The circular path around the stupa |
| Garbagriha | Place in temples where people could assemble |
| Pradakshina patha | Tower |
Answer –
| Stupa | Mound |
| Shikhara | Tower |
| Mandapa | Place in temples where people could assemble |
| Garbagriha | Place where the image of the deity is installed |
| Pradakshina patha | The circular path around the stupa |
2. Fill in the blanks
1. ________was a great astronomer.
2. Stories about Gods and Goddesses are found in the _______.
3. ________ is recognised as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.
4. ________ and ________ are two Tamil epics.
Answer –
1. Aryabhata was a great astronomer.
2. Stories about Gods and Goddesses are found in the Puranas.
3. Valmiki is recognised as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.
4. Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are two Tamil epics
Let’s Discuss
3. Make a list of the chapters in which you find mention of metal working. What are the metal objects mentioned or shown in those chapters?
Answer –
1. In the Earliest Cities – Copper was used to make tools and weapons while gold and silver was used to make ornaments.
2. What Books and Burials Tell Us – Iron tools and weapons.
3. Kingdoms, Kings and An Early Repuplic – Iron ore mines
4. Vital Villages Thriving Towns – Iron tools
5. Traders, Kings and Pilgrims – Gold
6. Buildings, Paintings and Books – Iron pillar, gold jewellery.
4. Read the story on page 122. In what ways is the monkey king similar to or different from the kings you read in chapter 5 and 10?
Answer – The followings points put forth the similarities and dissimilarities between monkey king and kings from chapter 6 and 11:
Similarities
1. The monkey king had sympathy for his people.
2. He took care of his people.
3. He saved his people from attacking the army.
Dissimilarities:
1. The monkey king was not concerned about expanding his territory.
2. He didn’t think about attacking his neighbours.
3. He didn’t think about improving the living conditions of his people.
5. Find out more and tell a story from one of the epics.
Answer – The Ramayana contains the story of Hanuman and other monkeys. They promised to help Ram in his search of Sita. Hanuman had special powers which enables him to reach Sri Lanka, inspite of many difficulties. He found the where abouts of Sita, who was kept in Ashok Vatika by Ravan. He also set Lank on fire. He also brought Sanjivmi herbs to treat Lakshman. He remained of Ram.
NCERT Class 6 – History (Our Pasts – I)
- Chapter 1 – What, Where, How and When?
- Chapter 2 – From Hunting – Gathering to Growing Food
- Chapter 3 – In the Earliest Cities
- Chapter 4 – What Books and Burials Tell Us
- Chapter 5 – Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
- Chapter 6 – New Questions and Ideas
- Chapter 7 – Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War
- Chapter 8 – Vital Villages, Thriving Towns
- Chapter 9 – Traders, Kings and Pilgrims
- Chapter 10 – New Empires and Kingdoms
