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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -HISTORY
FIRST SEMESTER APRIL 2018
HT 1504 HT 1502- CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ANCIENT INDIA
Date: 27-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART A(10 X 2 20 marks)
Answer any TEN of the following in FIVE Lines each:
1. Arthasastra
2. Ashoka'sDhamma
3. Great Bath
4. Oligarchy
5. Spy system
6. Status of Royal Women
7. Slavery
8. Barter
9. Roman Coins
10. Port Kayal
11. Jaina
12. Rig Veda
PART B(4 x 10 =40 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in ONE PAGE each:
13. Write a note on the physical features of India.
14. Give a brief account of Vedic Polity.
15. Point out the Position of women in ancient India.
16. Highlight on the inland and overseas trade contacts.
17. Write a note on the Eight-Fold path of Buddhism.
18. Explain the legacy of Sanskrit.
PART C(2 X 20 40 marks)
Answer any TWO of the following in FOUR PAGES each:
19. Discuss the sources for the study of Ancient Indian History.
20. Write an essay on the Indus Valley Civilization.
21. Trace the origin and growth of caste system in India.
22. What were the causes for the rise of Buddhism and Jainism? High light the
teachings ofMahavira.