, HISTORY CLASS VI

WEEK 24 (16th Nov. to 21st Nov.2020)

PERIOD : 1

Chapter no. 7: Name of the Chapter:

ASHOKA, THE EMPEROR WHO GAVE UP WARTime: 35 minutes

REVISION ACTIVITY

Time: 10 MINS.

STEP-1:

Pre-requisites of the lesson: 1. Who established Mauryan Empire?2. Who was Chanakya or Kautilya.3. Who was the predecessor of Asoka? 4. Name any three important cities of Mauryan Empire.5. Name the Mauryan Capital. LET’S RECALL :

The Empire’s capital

The Provincial capitals

Other areas Forested regions.

-The areas adjacent to Pataliputra, the capital of the empire was under the direct control of the emperor.

-Officials were appointed to collect

- There were other areas or provinces. Each of these was ruled from a provincial capital such as Taxila or

Here Mauryans controlled roads and rivers, , which were vital for transport

-Resources, whatever available, were

Provided elephants, timber, honey and wax to Mauryan officials.

STEP –I: MCQS:1.The National Emblem of India has been taken from the pillar at Sarnath which has:a)Bearb)Tigerc)Liond)Snake

2. In which book were Chanakya’s ideas written?(a) Ramayana(b) Mahabharata(c) Arthashastra(d) None of these

3.Royal princes often went to the provinces as__a)Ministersb)Governorsc)Kingd)Administrators

taxes.

Those who disobeyed were punished.

-Spies appointed

Ujjain.

- Royal princes were sent as governors.

collected as a tribute.

Learning Outcomes: Students will be to introspect Ashoka’s philosophy as a Great ruler. Kalinga war and it’s effects on the life of Ashoka. Students will be familiarized with Ashoka’s Dhamma Students will be able to discuss the importance of having a ruler like

Ashoka now. Students will develop the capability to collaboratively design Creative

methods to bring a Positive change in lifestyle by understanding the life and history of Ashoka.

STEP-IIStudy the following topic from the textbook.

Ashoka, a unique ruler

Most famous Mauryan ruler was Ashoka. He was the first ruler who spread his messages to people through

inscriptions. Ashoka’s inscriptions were written in Prakrit.

4.Magasthenese was:a)A traderb)An ambassadorc)Kingd)Chandragupta’s Son

5.The duty of Dhamma Mahamatta was:a)To visit place to place for teaching people about Dhammab) To collect taxes.c) To punish the people who violated rules.d) To award the people who are gentle.

END OF THE PERIOD 1

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Ashoka’s war in Kalinga

After the Kalinga war, Ashoka was horrified to see the bloodshed. He decided to quit war. He is the only ruler who gave up war after winning one.

HW: Go through the box given on page no. 71 explaining- Ashoka’s inscription describing the Kalinga war.

What was Ashoka’s DhammaDhamma is the Prakrit word for Sanskrit term Dharma.  Dhamma is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.For Ashoka, Dhamma was a way of life and was based on a high degree of social ethics and  civic responsibility . 

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Dhamma inscriptions on rock pillars

Ashoka’s Dhamma did not involve worship of a god. He appointed Dhamma Mahamattas to spread his message of Dhamma. He got his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars. He did various social services for the people’s welfare.

STEP III:Click on the link given below and watch the videohttps://youtu.be/d-xJIZb08f0 -video Ashoka The Emperor who gave up War.CW ACTIVITY:Students need to write at least any four Quick points based on the Video

STEP - IV Refer to the Extramarks learning app. Go through DETAILED LEARNING- Understanding concepts modules .

STEP-VHW ACTIVITY: To be done in the notebook:

Q2) Discuss the ruling system of the Mauryan empire.

OR

Mention main features of administrative system of the Mauryan empire.

ANSWER: 4 MARKS

a) The area around Pataliputra was under the direct control of the emperor and officials were appointed to collect taxes. b) There were other areas or provinces. Each of these was ruled from a provincial capital such as Taxila or Ujjain, royal princes were sent as governors there. c) Some of the Mauryan officials were given salaries. d) Messengers went to and fro, and spies kept a watch on the officials. e) Resources, whatever available, were collected as a tribute.

Q3) In history Emperor Ashoka is known by the term ‘Ashoka the Great’. Justify the title with reasons. 3 MARKSANSWER:a)He was the first ruler who tried to take his message to the people through inscriptions. b)Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. when he saw the violence and bloodshed he decided not to fight any more wars. c)He is the only king in the history of the world who gave up conquest after winning a war.

Q4) What did Ashoka mean by the term ‘Dhamma’? Give a brief explanation. 3 MARKSANSWER: a)Ashoka’s dhamma did not involve worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice. b)He felt that just as a father tries to teach his children, he had a duty to instruct his subjectsc)He was also inspired by the teachings of the Buddha

Q5) How did Ashoka spread the message of ‘Dhamma’? List the measures adopted. 3 MARKSANSWER:a) He appointed officials, known as the dhamma mahamatta who went from place to place teaching people about dhamma. b) Ashoka got his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars.

c) Ashoka also sent messengers to spread ideas about dhamma to other lands, such as Syria, Egypt, Greece and Sri Lanka.