ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, Unit 4: Rise of Kingdoms & Republicans
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
‘Rise of Kingdoms and Republicans’ will enable children to understand the way men became rulers in the past and their ambition for expansion of their empires resulted in wars and invasions. This will help them understand how our present day social and political life has evolved through the kingdoms of the past.
Your child should be able to
- identify and locate Janapadas and Mahajanapadas on an outline map of India
- explain the terms “Janapadas” and “Mahajanapadas” and list the major powerful kingdoms
- draw a time line, mark the rise of Magadha and list the rulers who ruled it
- question and give reasons for the Mahajanapada being so powerful
- reflect critically on the invasion of Alexandra
- Rise of Kingdoms & Republicans
Key concepts in this unit
- Introduction to terms – Janapadas & Mahajanapadas.
- Powerful Kingdoms:
- Vatsa Avanti Kosala Magadha Mighty Kingdom of Magadha:
- Rulers (Bimbisara, Ajatashatru
- Rule of Nandas Alexander’s Invasion Chandragupta Maurya (Brief Mention of his life before he became the ruler)
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.