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The HDFC School

Magarpatta Road, Pune

Name: __________________________ Date: ___________

Grade: VI Subject: Social Science Topic: Ashoka, The Emperor Who Gave Up War

Q1. Read the source given below and answer the following questions:
There were a number of problems that troubled Ashoka. People in the
empire followed different religions, and this sometimes led to conflict.
Animals were sacrificed. Slaves and servants were ill treated. Besides, there
quarrels in families and amongst neighbour. Ashoka felt it was his duty to
solve these problems. So, he appointed officials, known as the dhamma
mahamatta who went from place to place teaching people about dhamma.
Besides, Ashoka got his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars, instructing
his officials to read his message to those who could not read it themselves.
Ashoka also sent messengers to spread ideas about dhamma to other lands
such as Syria, Egypt, Greece and Sri Lanka. He built roads, dugs wells, and
built rest houses. Besides, he arranged for medical treatment for both
human beings and animals.
1. Who was Ashoka’s grandfather?
(i) Bindusara (ii) Mahavira
(iii) Sidhartha (iv) Chandragupta
2. Ashoka appointed officials known as dhamma __________.
(i) messengers (ii) mahamatta
(iii) spies (iv) none of these
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3. In which language were the Ashoka’s inscription written?

(i) Dev Nagari Script (ii) Sanskrit
(iii) Tamil (iv) Brahmi script
4. What is the meaning of the word dhamma?
(i) Environment (ii) Dharma
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) (iv) None of these
5. Ancient name of coastal Odisha. ____________
(i) Kalinga (ii) Rampurwa
(iii) Indraprasta (iv) Sarnath
Q2. Graphic organizer:

People should live in peace and

harmony.

Everyone should practise the

principle of ahimsa i.e non-
violence and non-injury.

Ashoka’s Dhamma People should love one another and

display respect and tolerance
towards other religious faiths.

Children should obey their elders should

treat children with understanding.

People should be truthful, charitable

and kind to all, even towards servants
and saints.