New Empire and Kingdoms Class 6 Worksheet History

Q.1. Fill in the blanks.

(i) We can learn about the Gupta rulers from their inscriptions and coins.
(ii) Kumara devi, mother of Samudragupta belonged to the Lichchhavi gana.
(iii) Pulakeshin II checked the advance of Harsha.
(iv) The Pallavas and Chalukyas were the most important ruling dynasties in south India during this period.

Q.2. What were the functions of assemblies in southern kingdom?

These assemblies looked after irrigation, agricultural operations, making  roads, local temples, etc.

Q.3. In which language is Harshacharita written?

Harshacharita is written in Sanskrit.

Q.4. Who was Fa Xian and what did he notice during his visit to India?

Fa Xian was a Chinese pilgrim. He noticed the plight of those who were treated as untouchables by the high and mighty.

Q.5. Which ruler was described as equal as gods?

Samudragupta

Q.6. Write about the kingdom of the Pallavas.

The kingdom of the Pallavas spread from the region around their capital, Kanchipuram, to the Kaveri delta.

Q.7. Who composed the Prashasti of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II?

Ravikirti the Prashasti of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II.

Q.8. Mention three authors who wrote about Harshavardha.

Ravikirti, Banabhatta and Xuan Zang were the three authors who wrote  about Harshavardhana.

Q.9. Who wrote the biography of king Harshavardhana?

Banabhatta wrote the biography of king Harshavardhana.

Q.10. Who was the best-known Chalukya ruler?

The best-known Chalukya ruler was Pulakeshin II.

Q.11. What was the capital of Chalukyas?

Aihole was the capital of the Chalukyas.

Q.12. How many rulers were there in dakshinapatha?

There were twelve rulers in dakshinapatha.

Q.13. Whose court poet was Ravikriti?

Pulakeshin II

Q.14. Name an Indian king who was known as ’musician king’.

Samudragupta

Q.15. Who led an expedition to western India against Shakas?

Chandragupta II led an expedition to western India against Shakas.

Q.16. What do you know about the mother of the greatest Gupta emperor Samudragupta?

His mother was Kumara devi and she belonged to the Lichchhavi gana.

Q.17. What was Ur?

The ur was a village assembly found in areas where the land owners  were not brahmins.

Q.18. Who was Banabhatta?

Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harshvardhana. He wrote Harshcharita, a biography of Harshavardhana.

Q.19. What is a prashasti?

Inscription of a special kind is known as a prashasti, a Sanskrit word,  meaning ‘in praise of’.

Q.20. What do genealogies mean?

Genealogies mean lists of ancestors.

Q.21. In ancient period, who was called sarthavaha?

Leader of the merchant caravans was called as Sarthavaha.

Q.22. State True (T) or false (F).

(i) His brother-in-law was the ruler of Kanauj. True
(ii) Harishena composed a prashasti in praise of Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni. False
(iii) The rulers of Aryavarta brought tribute for Samudragupta. False
(iv) There were twelve rulers in Dakshinapatha. True
(v) Taxila and Madurai were important centres under the control of the Gupta rulers. False
(vi) Local assemblies functioned for several centuries in south India. True