NCERT Solutions Class 6 Social Science (History)
The NCERT Solutions in English Language for Class 6 Social Science (History) Chapter – 6 (New Questions and Ideas) has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.
Chapter – 6 (New Questions and Ideas)
Let’s Recall
1. Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people?
Answer – The Buddha tried to spread his message to the people in the following ways:
1. His teachings were very simple.
2. He delivered his message in local languages i.e., Parkrit.
3. He himself set an example to live a simple life.
4. He spent his life in travelling on foot, going from one place to another, teaching people.
2. Write whether true or false:
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices.
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time.
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives.
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that atman and brahman were ultimately one
Answer –
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices. (False)
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time. (True)
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives. (False)
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. (True)
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that atman and brahman were ultimately one. (True)
3. What were the questions Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
Answer – The Upanishadic thinkers wanted to find answers to the following questions:
1. What happens after death?
2. Is there any life after death?
3. Why should sacrifices be performed?
4. Is there something permanent in the Universe, which lasts even after death?
4. What were the main teachings of Mahavira?
Answer – The following are the main teachings of Mahavira:
1. To lead pure life.
2. To practise non-violence.
3. The desires are the roots of all the evils.
4. Right faithy Right knowledge and Right action can help one to get rid of diseases.
5. All ceremonies are baseless.
Let’s Discuss
5. Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
Answer – Anagha’s mother wanted her to know about the story of Buddha because she was going on a school trip from Pune (in Maharashtra) to Varanasi (in Uttar Pradesh). On her arrival she wanted to know about the story of Buddha because she had visited the holiest Buddhist place, Sarnath with her colleagues.
6. Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the Sangha? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer – Yes, slaves can join sangha, when he got the permission of his masters. Buddhism doesn’t believe in casteism. Any person who was ready to act on Buddhist Rule can join sangha.
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 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
- Chapter 11 – Buildings, Paintings, and Books
