CHAPTER 12 Answer the following questions: Answer in Points Question 1: State the reasons for the emergence of the Mahajanapadas.Ans: The emergence of the Mahajanapadas was due to the following reasons: Question 2: How many Mahajanapadas are mentioned in the Read more
CHAPTER 10 The Later Vedic Period (1000–600 BCE) marks a significant transition in ancient Indian history, following the Early Vedic age. During this time, the Aryan people moved from the northwestern regions into the fertile Gangetic plains, leading to the Read more
CHAPTER 9 The Early Vedic Period, also known as the Rig Vedic Period (1500–1000 BCE), marks the formative phase of ancient Indian civilization following the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization. This era is named after the Rigveda, the oldest Read more
CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Roman Civilization The Roman civilization, one of the greatest and most influential in world history, arose from a small settlement on the banks of the River Tiber in Italy. Traditionally founded in 753 BCE, Rome grew Read more
CHAPTER 7 Introduction to the Minoan Civilization The Minoan civilization, one of the earliest advanced civilizations in Europe, flourished on the island of Crete between 3000 BCE and 1100 BCE. It was named after the legendary King Minos and is Read more
CHAPTER 6 Introduction to the Chinese Civilization The Chinese civilization is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in world history. It began over 4,000 years ago along the banks of the Yellow River and Yangtze River. Ancient China Read more
CHAPTER 5 A. Answer the following questions: Question 1: How was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered? Why is it also called the Harappan Civilization? Answer: The discovery of the ancient ruins of Harappa by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 and of Read more
CHAPTER 4 A. Answer the following questions: Question 1: Why is Egypt called the gift of the Nile? Answer: The ancient Greek historian Herodotus called Egypt the “gift of the Nile” because, every year without fail, the river would overflow Read more
CHAPTER 3 A: Answer the following questions: Question 1: Name the three major civilizations that rose and fell in the Mesopotamian Valley.Ans:The three major civilizations that rose and fell in the Mesopotamian Valley are: Question 2: Explain briefly the three-tier Read more
CHAPTER 2 Life in Prehistoric Times Question and Answers| ICSE Class 6 A. Answer the following questions: Question 1: Describe the life of prehistoric humans in the Earliest Times. Ans: Prehistoric humans in the earliest times were hunter-gatherers who lived Read more
