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Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - History Unit 4: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Question Types Covered:

• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic: Unit 4. INTELLECTUAL AWAKENING AND SOCIO-POLITICAL CHANGES

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
Identify the founder of a new sect who exemplified simplicity and self-denial.
(a) Buddha
(b) Lao-tze
(c) Confucius
(d) Zoroaster
Answer Key:
(a) Buddha

Question 2.
The Magadha king influenced by the teachings of Mahavira
(a) Dhananandha
(b) Chandragupta
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Shishunaga
Answer Key:
(c) Bimbisara
 
Question 3.
Northern India extended from the Kabul Valley in the north to the Godavari in the south witnessed the rise of Sixteen States.
(a) Mahajanapadas
(b) Gana-sanghas
(b) Dravida
(d) Dakshinapatha
Answer Key:
(a) Mahajanapadas

Question 4.
Tri-Ratna are the three principles taught by
(a) Buddha
(b) Mahavira
(c) Lao-tze
(d) Confucius
Answer Key:
(b) Mahavira

Question 5.
The account which throws light on Mauryan polity and society
(a) Marco Polo
(b) Fahien
(c) Megasthanes
(d) Seleucus
Answer Key:
(c) Megasthanes

Question 6.
(i) Under the Magadha king the mahamatriyas functioned as secretaries to the ministers.
(ii) Accounts of Megasthanes titled Indica is a useful record about Mauryan polity and society.
(iii) Nanda’s attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Ashoka who founded the Mauryan kingdom.
(iv) According to tradition, towards the end of his life Chandragupta become an ardent follower of Buddhism.
(a) (i) is correct (b) (ii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) is correct
(d) (iii) and (iv) is correct
Answer Key:
(c) (i) and (ii) is correct

II. Fill in the blanks

1. ________ is a collection of the sacred literature of different epochs, containing prayers, confessions,     and myths.
2. In the Gangetic plain________ agriculture required the use of bf bullocks.
3. Jains believe that __________ came in a long line of Tirthankaras and he was the twenty-fourth and     the last.
4. The place where Buddha attained enlightenment has been built into the Mahabodhi temple that still        exists in _______
5. The rock edicts from the reliable source to know about the Mauryan empire in particular the Dharmic     rule of _______

Answer Key:

1.    Zend avesta
2.    iron plough
3.    mahavira
4.    Bodhgaya(Bihar)
5.    Ashoka

III. Find out the correct statement 

Question 1.
(a) The introduction of Bronze tools made easy the removal of dense forest cover from the banks of the       Ganges.
(b) Ajivikas had a small presence in western India.
(c) The clusters where particular clansmen were dominant came to be known were Pre-Mauryan states.
(d) Of the kingdoms mentioned in the literature of the period Kashi, Kosala and Magadha are                      considered to be powerful.

Answer Key:

(a) Wrong. The introduction of Iron tools made easy the removal of dense forest cover from the banks         of the Ganges.
(b) Wrong. Ajivikas had a small presence in Southern India.
(c) Wrong. The clusters where particular clansmen were dominant came to know as Janapadas.
(d) Correct.
 
Question 2.
(a) Ajatashatru was the first important king of Magadha.
(b) Bimbisara succeeded in establishing a comprehensive structure of administration.
(c) The Mauryas were the first of non-Kshatriya dynasties to rule in northern India.
(d) Nanda’s attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Ashoka.

Answer Key:

(a) Wrong. Bimbisara was the first important king of Magadha.
(b) Correct
(c) Wrong. The Nandas were the first of Non-Kshatriya dynasties to rule in northern India.
(d) wrong. Nanda’s attempt to build an imperial structure was cut short by Chandra Gupta Maurya.

IV. Match the following  

1. Eight-fold path      –   (i) tallest Jaina statue
2. Bahubali                –   (ii) a code of political morality
3. The Spring and Autumn Annals  – (iii) sacred literature of law and myths
4. Zend Avesta          –   (iv) first Tirthankara
5. Rishabha               –   (v) path to attain the purest state of mind

Answer Key:

1. Eight-fold path     –   (v) path to attain the purest state of mind
2. Bahubali               –   (i) tallest Jaina statue
3. The Spring and Autumn Annals   – (ii) a code of political morality
4. Zend Avesta         –   (iii) sacred literature of law and myths
5. Rishabha              –   (iv) first Tirthankara

V. Answer the following briefly

1. Write about Hinayana and Mahayana.

• Hinayana: They regarded Buddha as their guru. They denied idol worship. They used the pali language.
• Mahayana: Buddha was worshiped as God. They made Buddha images and offered prayers. They used Sanskrit language.

 

2. Elaborate the term "Tri - Ratnas".

 The three principles of Jainism, as known as Tri- Ratnas. They are

• Right Faith.
• Right Knowledge.
• Right Action.

 

3. What do you know of Ajatasatru?

• Ajatasatru, the son of Bimbisara was the king of Magatha.
• In his period, Pataliputra was the another capital of Magatha.

 

4. What does the Edict of Kalinga convey?

• Kalinga Edict is one of the Edicts of Asoka period.
• In this Edict, Ashoka says his honour and sorrow over the deaths which the war and conquest caused.

 

5. Highlight the steps taken by Asoka to spread Buddhism.

• Asoka sent his son and daughter to Sri Lanka to preach the doctrines of Buddha.
• Third Buddhist council was held at Pataliputra by Asoka.

VI. Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. Discuss the five cardinal principles of Confucius.

 

 The five cardinal principles of Confucius are:

• Humaneness 
• Righteousness
• Propriety
• Wisdom
• Trustworthiness
• The foundation of society is the disciplined individual in an orderly family.
• The superior man's character should be exemplary.
• The superior man of Confucius possesses three virtues: intelligence, courage and goodwill.
• The rulers have to be without any bias.

 

2. Compare and contrast the principles of Jainism and Buddhism.

 

Similarities:

• Both of them were in favour of non-violence.
• Both were averse to caste system.
• Both religions gave much importance to honest conduct and law of Karma.

Differences:

• Jainism believed in the doctrine of severe penance.
• Buddhist religion advocated a middle course.
• Jainism didn't recognize the existence of God at all.
• Buddha remained silent about the existence of God.