Intellectual Awakening and Socio-Political Changes Model Question Paper

9th Standard

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Social Science

Time : 01:00:00 Hrs
Total Marks : 40
    5 x 1 = 5
  1. Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.

    (a)

    Buddha

    (b)

    Lao-tze

    (c)

    Confucius

    (d)

    Zoroster

  2. The account which throws light on Mauryan polity and society

    (a)

    Marco Polo

    (b)

    Fahien

    (c)

    Megasthanes

    (d)

    Seleucus

  3. The discovery of _______ marked the beginning of the second phase in the history of civilisations.

    (a)

    Iron

    (b)

    Gold

    (c)

    Copper

    (d)

    Bronze

  4. The doctrines and rituals of the Zoroastrians have much similarity to those of the _______.

    (a)

    Buddhism

    (b)

    Vedas

    (c)

    Jainism

    (d)

    Taoism

  5. Chandragupta' s son was _______.

    (a)

    Bimbisara

    (b)

    Bindusara

    (c)

    Ajatasatru

    (d)

    None of the above

  6. 5 x 2 = 10
  7. Who were the two great thinkers in the sixth century BCE?

  8. Mention the five important works of Confucius.

  9. Name the seven qualities of Ahura Mazda.

  10. What did Buddha do to establish Buddhism?

  11. Mention the Educational centres of Mauryan Administration.

  12. 2 x 5 = 10
  13. Discuss the five cardinal principles of Confucius.

  14. Explain the teachings of Lao- Tse (Taoism).

  15. 5 x 3 = 15
  16. The invention of smelting of Iron transformed both production and warfare- Justify.

  17. Elaborate the term “Tri-ratnas”.

  18. What do you know of Ajathasatru?

  19. What does the Edict of Kalinga convey?

  20. Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.

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