India_That_Is_Bharat grade 8 social science PPT.pptx

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1. India, That Is Bharat Class 6 Social Science

2. Introduction and Theme The chapter traces the historical evolution of the name 'India'. • Explains the meanings behind different names like Bharat, Jambudvīpa, Hind, and India. • Highlights spiritual and cultural unity in the subcontinent for thousands of years. • Emphasizes historical references from Indian and foreign sources.

3. Spiritual and Cultural Unity Quote by Sri Aurobindo shows India’s unity in diversity. • Unity existed long before modern state boundaries. • Shared cultural traditions, epics, languages, and spiritual practices linked people across the subcontinent.

4. Names from the Ṛig Veda ‘Sapta Sindhava’ – Land of Seven Rivers (Northwest India). • Sindhu = Indus River; symbol of ancient Indian identity. • Shows early geographic awareness among Indian people.

5. Mahābhārata and Regional Names Lists many ancient Indian regions: Kāshmīra, Kurukṣhetra, Vanga, Kerala, Kaccha, etc. • Reflects wide geographical reach of the epic. • Highlights early understanding of India as a large and diverse land.

6. Bhāratavarṣha and Jambudvīpa ‘Bhārata’ – named after the tribe or King Bharata (first mentioned in Ṛig Veda). • ‘Jambudvīpa’ – derived from the Jamun (Jambul) tree; refers to the whole subcontinent. • Used by Emperor Aśhoka (~250 BCE) in inscriptions to refer to his empire.

7. Viṣhṇu Purāṇa’s Description of Bhārata Describes the land north of the ocean and south of the Himalayas. • Matches modern geographical understanding of India. • Name Bhārata remains widely used today: ‘Bharat’ in Hindi, ‘Bharatam’ in South India.

8. Names Given by Foreigners Persians: called Sindhu region ‘Hindu’ or ‘Hind’. • Greeks: adapted ‘Hindu’ as ‘Indoi’ or ‘Indike’. • Chinese: used names like ‘Yintu’, ‘Yindu’, and ‘Tianzhu’ (land of the Buddha). • All names derived from the word Sindhu (Indus).

9. Hindustān and Later Adaptations ‘Hindustān’ first appeared in a Persian inscription ~1,800 years ago. • Used by medieval invaders and rulers. • Eventually became a commonly used term during Mughal rule and colonial times.

10. India in the Constitution First page of the Indian Constitution uses: ‘India, that is Bharat’. • Represents both ancient and modern identities. • Hindi version: ‘Bhārat arthāth India’. • Official recognition of India’s dual identity.

11. Key Takeaways India had multiple historical names based on geography, culture, and foreign contact. • Indian names: Jambudvīpa, Bhāratavarṣha, Sapta Sindhava. • Foreign names: Hindu, Indoi, Yindu, Hindustān, India. • Cultural unity and a shared identity existed for thousands of years.

12. Activities and Discussions 1. Why do you think India had so many names? • 2. Which name do you think suits India best and why? • 3. Imagine you are living 2,000 years ago – what name would you give to this land? • 4. Why did people from different regions travel to India in ancient times? • 5. Match the names of India with their sources (Persian, Greek, etc.).