Description : 5. What were the means adopted by Ashoka to spread the message of ‘dhamma’? -History
Last Answer : Ans: Ashoka appointed officials (called ‘dhamma mahamatta’) to go from place to place and tell people about ‘dhamma’. Ashoka got his messages inscribed on rocks and pillars too, in a language called as Prakrit which was comprehensible to all. Messengers were also sent to other parts of the world.
Description : 8.What was the purpose of Ashoka’s ‘dhamma’? [V. Imp.] -History
Last Answer : Ans: Ashoka wished to instruct his subjects, for which he introduced his ‘dhamma’.
Description : Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013) (a) Triratna (b) Trivarga
Last Answer : (a) Triratna
Description : 2. How was Ashoka unique? [V. Imp.] -History
Last Answer : Ans: Ashoka was the most famous Mauryan ruler. He was known to take his message amongst the people through inscriptions. His inscriptions were in the people's language Prakrit. Ashoka also remains the only ... in the Kalinga war. Ashoka then became a Buddhist and got the idea of the dhamma'.
Description : 7. What change came upon Ashoka after the Kalinga war?[V. Imp.] -History
Last Answer : Ans: Ashoka saw that there was a lot of violence in the war and many people were killed. So he decided he would not fight any more wars,
Description : 6. What was special about Ashoka as a ruler? [V. Imp.] -History
Last Answer : Ans: Ashoka was the first ruler who tried to take his message to his subject through inscriptions.
Description : The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010) (a) Vishnu Gupta (b) Upa Gupta (c) Brahma Gupta (d) Brihadratha
Last Answer : b) Upagupta (c. 3rd Century BC) was a Buddhist monk. According to some stories in the Sanskrit text Ashokavadana, he was the spiritual teacher of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
Description : Give an account of the movement that spread in different parts of the country in favour of widow remarriage. Did the movement get success? -History
Last Answer : The movement in favour of widow remarriage spread in different parts of the country by the second half of the 19th century. Veerasalingam Pantulu formed an association for widow remarriage in ... same time young intellectuals and reformers in Bombay pledged themselves to work for the same cause.
Description : How did the rebellion spread to other regions of the country? -History
Last Answer : The position of the British became very weak in Delhi and they were almost defeated by the rebel force. Therefore, there was no uprising for almost a week. Afterwards a spurt of mutinies began ... old zamindar, Kunwar Singh, joined the rebel sepoys and battled with the British for several months.
Description : What rumour spread among the sepoys of the Meerut regiment about the new cartridges? -History
Last Answer : The rumour spread that the new cartridges were coated with the fat of cows and pigs.
Description : The two reasons which made the Balkans an explosive region after 1871 were: a) The spread of ideas of romantic nationalism and the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire under whose control they were. b) ... Ottomon Empire. c) The support of history and nationalism to be independent. d) All the above
Last Answer : a) The spread of ideas of romantic nationalism and the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire under whose control they were.
Description : Who is the author of the book 'The Buddha and his Dhamma'?
Last Answer : BR Ambedkar
Description : 3. Through a focus on any two countries, explain how nations developed over the nineteenth century. -History
Last Answer : Focus countries - Germany and Italy. Germany Nationalist sentiments were often mobilised by conservatives for promoting state power and achieving political domination over Europe. This can be observed in the ... Spanish rulers. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed as the king of Italy.
Description : Define the term ‘vernacular’. Why did the British use this term in colonial countries like India? -History
Last Answer : The term Vernacular’ refers to a local language or dialect as distinct from what is known as the standard language. In colonial countries like India, the British used this term to ... difference between the local languages of everyday use and English, the language of the imperial masters.
Description : Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as.
Last Answer : Triratna
Description : 9. What suggests that people in the past used fire? -History
Last Answer : Traces of ash have been found in the Kumool caves. This suggests that people in the past used fire.
Description : Ashoka’s Victory at Kalinga proved a turning point in the history as well as the life of Ashoka. Reasons ___________
Last Answer : Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: Ashoka's Victory at Kalinga proved a turning point ... human life (d) Weak rules of Kalinga
Description : How did early man procure his food? Explain. -History
Last Answer : The early man procured his food through a number of ways. Some of the ways are listed below: Gathering: For his food items, early man was totally dependent on nature. He was a pastoralist ... from rivers and ponds with their hands. Later on hooks and harpoons for catching fishes came into use.
Description : vHow did early man obtain his food? -History
Last Answer : Early man obtained his food by gathering, hunting and fishing.
Description : Why did Phule dedicate his book Gulamgiri to the American movement to free slaves? -History
Last Answer : Jyotirao Phule wrote a book in 1873. He named the book Gulamgiri meaning slavery. Some ten years before this, the American Civil War had been fought, leading to the end of slavery in America. ... establish a link between the conditions of the lower castes in India and the black slaves in America.
Description : How did Birsa resume his movement after his release in 1897? -History
Last Answer : Birsa was released in 1897. Now he began touring the villages to gather support. He used traditional symbols and language to rouse people, urging them to destroy dikus and the Europeans and establish ... property of moneylenders and zamindars. They raised the white flag as a symbol of Birsa Raj.
Description : Write a note on Rabindranath Tagore and his school Shantiniketan. -History
Last Answer : Rabindranath Tagore, like Mahatma Gandhi, also did not approve Western education wholeheartedly. At the time when several Indians urged the British to open more and more schools, colleges and ... By establishing an institution like Shantiniketan he did a great job in the field of education.
Description : How did Tagore view his school namely Shantmiketan? -History
Last Answer : v He viewed his school as an abode of peace where living in harmony with nature, children would cultivate their natural creativity.
Description : Who was Ahmadullah Shah? What was his prophesy? -History
Last Answer : Ahmadullah Shah was a maulvi from Faizabad. His prophesy was that the rule of the British would soon come to an end.
Description : How did the last Mughal emperor live the last years of his life? -History
Last Answer : The last Mughal emperor lived a very pathetic life during the last years of his life. He was tried in court and sentenced to life imprisonment. He and his wife were sent to prison in Rangoon. He died there after four years.
Description : On whose behalf, after Rajaram's death, his widow Tarabai ruled? -History
Last Answer : Shivaji I is the answer.
Description : Were birth and census records kept in African countries historically?
Last Answer : I don’t know anything about African countries’ record keeping but I have read several authors who were able to trace their lineage back through enslaved ancestors to tribal affiliation. I am amazed by some of the genealogical work that is being done.
Description : Should Holocaust Denial be decriminalised across the 14 countries where it still remains illegal?
Last Answer : This would be like making it illegal to believe in creationism, so even though those people just look like huge idiots, it’s still wrong to make it illegal for them.
Description : Are the maps of other countries than the U.S. dotted with the names of their former leaders?
Last Answer : Something I've found very interesting as an American in the European countries I've visited: they honor their historical figures at the street level rather than the city level (since the cities ... philosopher or painter (cultural figures are just as common as political figures, if not more so).
Description : Which of the following should not be done by poor countries to get a better share in world s wealth? a. By allowing rich countries to exploit their natural resources. b. Forming ... their needs to International forums like UN and its subsidiary bodies. d. Strengthen their internal democracies.
Last Answer : a. By allowing rich countries to exploit their natural resources.
Description : What was the name of the group of countries that wished to stay neutral in the Cold War?
Last Answer : The Non-Aligned Movement
Description : What simple terms described the opposing sides (communist countries and democratic countries) in the Cold War? East/West or North/South?
Last Answer : East/West
Description : Who was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Rajuka'
Description : What is the name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Varuna'
Last Answer : answer:
Last Answer : Inscription Called Archaeological Material From King Ashoka, His Feats About The idea Found Goes
Description : Who was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire?
Last Answer : Rajuka
Description : Ashoka changed his administrative policy due to which incident?
Last Answer : Kalinga battle
Description : What are some really good books on US History between the discovery of America to 1877?
Last Answer : John Adams By David McCullough
Description : Can you tell me some really good and comprehensive general history sites?
Last Answer : answer:My sister was a missionary in Ghana. I will message you her contact information. Maybe she can help you. From what I understand it was initially the control of malaria carrying mosquitoes that started the trend. That and better health care availability.
Description : I have a History and Philosophy of math course which covers everything from the beginning of math history, could anybody give me some IDEAS as to what topic I should write about?
Last Answer : Why don’t you do some research on historical mathematicians, like Archimedes. Just make sure you don’t use Wiki as a research reference.
Description : Do you ever feel like some, if they have the luxury of it, use barbaric history as an excuse not to do what they can to minimize present-day injustice?
Last Answer : Ahh but oppression still exists today. And even though they may not face the exact injustice they still face the effects of it. And by denying that you are contributing to said oppression. ... more discussion. However I believe the answer above will cover most examples of this type of behavior.
Description : Q.6. Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India. [CBSE Sept. 2011] -History
Last Answer : Not everyone welcomed the printed books and those, who did, also had fear about them. Many were of the opinion that printed words and the wider circulation of books, would have a ... women could get corrupted by reading Urdu romances. There were many instances of women defying this prohibition.
Description : Q.5. Why did some people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011] -History
Last Answer : Spreading of new ideas: After the coming of the print culture, the ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people. Ancient and medieval scientific texts were ... , became aware of reasoning and recognized the need to question the existing ideas and beliefs.
Description : Why were Christian missionaries attacked by many people in the country? Would some people have supported them too? If so, for what reasons? -History
Last Answer : Christian Missionaries were attacked in the country by many people because they suspected that they were involved in forced conversion and conversion using money power of poor and tribal people from ... they felt this might improve the economical condition and education of the poor and tribals.
Description : Why were some forests classified as Reserved Forests? -History
Last Answer : These forests produced timber which the British wanted.
Description : Find out from your parents, friends or teachers, the names of some heroes of other tribal revolts in the twentieth century. Write their story in your own words. -History
Last Answer : Choose any tribal group Hiring in India today. Find out about their customs and way of life, and how their lives have changed in the last 50 years.
Description : Where were some of the largest collections of iron tools found? -History
Last Answer : These were found in the megalithic burials,
Description : 6. Make two columns in your notebook. In the left hand column, list the foods hunter-gatherers ate. In the right hand column, list some of the foods you eat. Do you notice any similarities/differences. -History
Last Answer : Differences between the two eating habits: Today, we largely eat processed and cooked food, whereas the early people did not cook their food. They ate everything raw.