ICSE Class 6 History & Civics, Unit 5: The Mauryan Empire
From the CISCE curriculum. 5 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The ‘Mauryan Empire’ with special mention of Emperor Ashoka who gave up war provides an insight into the glorious traditions of non-violence and a welfare state. The children will get to know about ‘Chanakya’ a famous Indian thinker and appreciate his ideas in ‘Arthashashtra’. It will enable children to understand the relationship between the concept of Ashoka’s welfare state and present-day society.
Your child should be able to
- infer and illustrate the features of the Mauryan empire through the sources of Indica and Arthashastra and list the notable rulers
- discuss and analyze the features of Mauryan administration
- trace the ascent and extent of the Ashoka empire and outline the causes and effects of the Kalinga war
- analyze the effects of Ashoka’s ‘Dhamma’ and reflect on the relevance of the teachings of Dhamma in present day society
- appreciate the public welfare activities of Ashoka
Key concepts in this unit
- Concerns Sources: Indica & Arthashastra Chandragupta Maurya Role of Chanakya Bindusara Ashoka (Ascend to throne, extent of kingdom, Kalinga War, Welfare state)
- Ashoka’s Dhamma & Edicts.
- Mauryan Administration With reference to Pataliputra Mauryan Art and Economy
- Decline.
- Concerns
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.