Ancient History: Economic and Political Changes 600 BCE - 600 CE
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What was the most significant change in economic and political life between 600 BCE and 600 CE?

  • Emergence of early states, empires and kingdoms (correct)
  • Rise of new towns and cities
  • Growth in agricultural production
  • Development of coinage

    • What was the purpose of historians using a variety of sources like inscriptions, texts, and coins?

  • To understand the developments during the 1,500 years following the end of Harappan Civilization
  • To understand the emergence of new towns and kingdoms
  • To understand the entire story of the past
  • To understand the changes in economic and political life between 600 BCE and 600 CE (correct)

    • What was the significance of the sixth century BCE in early Indian history?

  • It was a period of decline in agricultural production
  • It was a period of stagnation in early Indian history
  • It was the period of the emergence of the Harappan Civilization
  • It was a major turning point with significant developments (correct)

    • What was a characteristic of the Mahajanapadas that emerged in the sixth century BCE?

    <p>Each had its own capital, often fortified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a new mode of disposal of the dead that emerged in central and south India during this period?

    <p>Megaliths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the factors responsible for the rise of Magadha?

    <p>Availability of iron to make tools and weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sources was NOT used to reconstruct the history of the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>Greek accounts of Alexander's invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the five major political centres in the Mauryan Empire?

    <p>To facilitate trade and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of Asoka's Dhamma?

    <p>Generosity towards Brahmanas and other sects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the structure of the Mauryan administrative system?

    <p>A centralized system with the king at the centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

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