NCERT Solutions for Class-6 History Chapter-12 Buildings, Paintings and Books

NCERT TEXTBOOK EXERCISES

Question 1. Match the following:

Stupa	Place where the image of the deity is installed.
Shikhara	Mound.
Mandapa	Circular path around the stupa.
Garbhagrika	Place in temples where people could assemble.
Pradakshina Patha	Tower.

Answer:

Stupa	Mound.
Shikhara	Tower.
Mandapa	Place in temples where people could assemble.
Garbhagriha	Place where the image of the deity is installed.
Pradakshina patha	Circular path around the stupa.

Question 2. Fill in the blanks:
1. ………. was a great astronomer.
2. Stories about gods and goddesses are found in the ……….
3. ……… is recognized as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.
4. ……….. and ……….. are two Tamil epics.
Answer:
1. Aryabhatta
2. Puranas
3. Valmiki
4. Silappadikaram, Manimekalai.

Question 3. Make a list of the chapters in which you find mention of metalworking. What are the metal objects mentioned or shown in those chapters?
Answer: The chapters are,
1. In the Earliest Cities - Copper was used to making tools and weapons, gold and silver and used to. make ornaments and vessels.
2. What Book & Burials Tell us - Iron tools and weapons, ornaments of gold.
3. Kingdoms, Kings and the Early Republic - Iron ore m es.
4. Vital Villages and Thriving Towns - Iron tools
5. Traders, Pilgrims & Kings - Gold was given as a gift.
6. Buildings, Paintings, and Books - Iron pillar, gold jewelry.

Question 4. Read the story on page 130 (NCERT book). In what ways is the monkey king similar to or different from the kings you read about in Chapters 6 and 11?
Answer: The Monkey King was a great king, who lived on the banks of the Ganga River in the Himalayas. He was having 80,000 followers. They fed on the fruit of a special mango tree, which was very sweet. The kings we have read about in chapters 6 and 11, used to have permanent armies but some of their soldiers were supplied by Samanthas. This army did not eat fruit but used to eat wheat, rice, etc. They occupied the highest position in society.
       In these chapters, we came to know about bigger states, known as Janapadas and Mahajanpadas. In both types of states, the position of the king was hereditary. But the king had to feel the pulse of the public. He used to work for the welfare of his subjects, otherwise, he could be removed when the situation demanded.

Question 5. Find out more and tell a story from one of the epics.
Answer: The Ramayana contains the story of Hanuman and other monkeys. They promised to help Ram in his search for Sita. Hanuman had special powers that enable him to reach Sri Lanka, in spite of many difficulties. He found the whereabouts of Sita, who was kept in Ashok Vatika by Ravan. He also set Lanka on fire. He also brought Sanjivini herbs to treat Lakshman. He remained of Ram.

Question 6. List some steps that can be taken to make buildings and monuments accessible to differently-abled people.
Answer: Steps that can be taken to make buildings and monuments accessible to differently-abled people,
1. Slopes can be created for the movement of wheelchairs or the height of stairs be reduced.
2. There can be audio guides for the visually impaired.
3. Toilets and other public facilities should suit their needs.
4. Volunteers may be employed to help these people.

Question 7. Try and list as many uses of paper as you can.
Answer: Paper can be used in many ways,
1. It is used as writing material, books, newspapers, etc.
2. It is used for wrapping goods and small articles.
3. It can be used as a packing material.
4. In case there is an emergency and war-like situation, people are advised to cover the window panes with paper.
5. Corrugated sheets made of paper can be made into boxes for carrying goods.

Question 8. If you could visit any one of the places described in this chapter, which would you choose and why?
Answer: If I get an opportunity to visit any one of these places, I would plan to go to Mahabalipuram. The main reasons are,
1. It is built on the waterfront, near the Bay of Bengal.
2. Both monolithic and structural temples are built in the same complex.
3. The beauty of temples cannot be surpassed by others.
4. Monolithic temples are skillfully chiseled, owned, and sculpted.
5. Most of the temples are intact. They have not been destroyed by vagaries of time.