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Ancient History: Economic and Political Changes 600 BCE - 600 CE

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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?

Each had its own capital, often fortified 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?

Megaliths Signup and view all the answers

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

Availability of iron to make tools and weapons Signup and view all the answers

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

Greek accounts of Alexander's invasion Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate trade and communication Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of Asoka's Dhamma?

Generosity towards Brahmanas and other sects Signup and view all the answers

What was the structure of the Mauryan administrative system?

A centralized system with the king at the centre Signup and view all the answers