CLASS 6

Chapter-14 KINGDOM OF DECCAN AND SOUTH INDIA

PART D:

Q1. Name the regions where Megalithic culture was concentrated ?

A1 The Megalithic culture was mainly concentrated in the Deccan, South India, the North-east and Kashmir.

Q2. Who was the most important king of the Pandya dynasty?

A2.Nadunjeliam was the most important king of Pandya dynasty.

Q3. Who took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and Andhra region?

A3. The Rashtrakutas took over the Satavahana empire in Maharashtra and the Ikshwakus in Andhra region.

Q4. The rock-cut chaitya hall at Karle is located at which present city of India?

A4.The rock-cut chaitya hall (cave) at Karle is located in Pune.

Q5. According to some archaeologists, what is the origin of the megalithic people?

A5. i) According to some archaeologists, the megalithic people of South and Deccan were invaders from West Asia.

ii) Their culture closely resembles that of megalithic people of Ireland.

iii) It is quite probable that the ancestors of Marathas, Kannada, Telugu and Tamils are the Megalithic people

PART E:

Q1. Describe the main features of the Satavahana empire of Deccan.

A1. The Satavahanans emerged as a powerful kingdom in Deccan.

i) The rulers believed in the ‘divine powers of the kings’.

ii) They divided the territory into provinces for efficient administration.

iii) They were the followers of Hinduism. They worshipped Vishnu and Shiva.

iv) They also built beautiful stupas, Buddhist Chaityas (temples) and Viharas (monasteries).

v) They also built roads and ships to encourage internal and external trade. They traded in wine, copper, tin, precious stone etc.

vi) They had trade relations with Rome, Arabic, Iran, Egypt,Burma and Malaya.

Q2. Name three great empires of South India. What are the main sources of information about them?

A2. i) The three great empires of south India were the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras.

ii) Sangam literature is the main source of information about this period.

iii) We also find its references in Ashoka’s inscriptions, Mahabharata,

Jatakas Stories and the travel accounts of foreign travellers.

Q3. Highlight the main features of the pottery of the megalith period.

A3.i) The pots were well-baked and well-fired.

ii) They were clearly made on the potter’s wheel.

iii) The remains of pottery found are mainly in black and red colours.

iv) Some pots still retain a shiny polish.

v) The pottery pieces also have fine inscriptions which may be the trademarks of the potters.

Q4. What was the extent of the Chola empire? How did they settle themselves?

A4. i) The Chola Kingdom ruled over south India between Pennar and Velar rivers.

ii) The extent of their rule kept changing due to defeats or victories in wars with the neighbouring regions.

iii) The Cholas set up their capital at Kaveripattam but they later shifted it to Tanjore and Gangai-konda-chola-puram.

Q5. List the five geographical zones of southern kingdoms.

E5. The five geographical zones of southern kingdoms are-

   1.   Hills and Forests(kurinji)

   2.   Pastureland (mullai)

   3.   Fertile land

   4.   Coastal land (neyte)

   5.   Arid land