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Class6 Chapter- History Traders, Kings, and Pilgrims, Q1. Why did kings want to control the Silk Route?, Answer:, 1.hey could collect taxes, an additional source of revenue for kings, 2.Gifts and tributes were given by traders to the kings, Q2. What kinds of evidence do historians use to find out about trade, and trade routes?, Answer: They found evidence through multiple sources., 1. Through the literature of the concerned period, 2. Ancient coins, 3. Pottery, bowls and plates., Q3. What were the main features of Bhakti?, Answer: Following are the main features of Bhakti:, This was the result of people's struggle to free the religion from control, of the priests. A person was free to choose his ways and means to, worship a god. Pure devotion to a deity was most important aspect. Any, object could be used as a symbol of the god., Q4. Discuss the reasons why the Chinese pilgrims came to India., Answer: The Chinese pilgrims were mainly interested in exploring about, Buddha and Buddhism. Hence, they came to India., Q5. Why do you think ordinary people were attracted to Bhakti?, Answer. Ordinary people were attracted to Bhakti because it was a, devotion to a particular deity, e.g. Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess, Durga etc. The people did not need to perform elaborate temple or, religious ceremonies.