Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 11 History Solutions

Chapter 7 India and Iran (Persia) Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers.

1A. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete sentences.

Question 1.
The Greek historian ___________ is said to be the father of modern historiography.
(a) Herodotus
(b) Alexander
(c) Scylax
(d) Daryush
Answer:
(a) Herodotus



Question 2.
Taxila was ruled by King ___________ at the time of Alexander’s advent.
(a) Chandragupta
(b) Ambhi
(c) Porus
(d) Shashigupta
Answer:
(b) Ambhi

1B. Find the incorrect pair from set B and write the correct ones.

Question 1.

Set ‘A’	Set ‘B’
(a) Persopolis	City built by Daryush-I
(b) Halicarnassus	Herodotus was born here
(c) Taxila	Centre of knowledge and education
(d) Nysa	Persian settlement

Answer:
(d) Nysa – Greek settlement

1C. Write the names.

Question 1.
Last emperor of Achaemenid Empire-
Answer:
Daryush – III

Question 2.
Name of coins issued by Daryush-I
Answer:
Darik and Siglos



2. Explain the statements with reasons.

Question 1.
Alexander invaded Persia.
Answer:

Question 2.
Alexanders’ invasion of India did not have a far-reaching impact on the political scenario of India.
Answer:

3. State your opinion.

Question 1.
Herodotus is said to be the father of modern history writing.
Answer:

Question 2.
Ancient Taxila was the center of knowledge and education.
Answer:



4. Answers the following questions in detail.

Question 1.
Describe the political and cultural effects of the Achaemenid rule on India.
Answer:

Question 2.
Describe Alexander’s invasion of India.
Answer:



Activity

Collect additional information about the palace at Persepolis and Apadana at Susa with the help of the internet.
Answer: