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What characterized the 6th-5th centuries BCE in early Indian history?
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?
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?
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?
According to ancient Buddhist texts, how many great kingdoms and republics existed in the Indian subcontinent?
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Which archaeological culture is associated with the 6th-5th centuries BCE in India?
Which archaeological culture is associated with the 6th-5th centuries BCE in India?
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