Ancient Indian History: 6th–5th Centuries BCE
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What characterized the 6th-5th centuries BCE in early Indian history?

  • Spread of the Indus Valley civilization to new regions
  • Decline of urban settlements and Vedic religious practices
  • Rise of large cities and sramana movements (correct)
  • Development of a unified Indian empire

    • Which religious movements challenged the Vedic orthodoxy during this period?

  • Hinduism and Sikhism
  • Buddhism and Jainism (correct)
  • Confucianism and Shinto
  • Zoroastrianism and Taoism

    • What political structures were found in the Mahājanapadas during this time?

  • Theocratic dictatorships and socialist communes
  • Absolute monarchies and city-states
  • Anarchies and feudal systems
  • Oligarchic republics and monarchies (correct)

    • According to ancient Buddhist texts, how many great kingdoms and republics existed in the Indian subcontinent?

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

    Which archaeological culture is associated with the 6th-5th centuries BCE in India?

    <p>Northern Black Polished Ware culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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