Election Process in the Early Republic
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How were some rajas chosen around 3000 years ago?

  • By being elected by the people
  • By performing big sacrifices (correct)
  • By inheriting the position
  • By winning battles

    • What is the significance of the ashvamedha ritual mentioned in the text?

  • It was a way to unite kingdoms
  • It was a way to choose rajas (correct)
  • It was a way to honor the gods
  • It was a way to celebrate victory in battles

    • How long ago did the practice of choosing leaders through voting become common?

  • Around 500 years ago
  • Around 50 years ago (correct)
  • Around 100 years ago
  • Around 3000 years ago

    • Why did Shankaran's grandparents want to be the first to reach the polling booth?

    <p>To choose their own rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were some rajas chosen before the changes that took place around 3000 years ago?

    <p>By being chosen by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The practice of choosing leaders through voting has been common for the past 50 years or so.

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

    True or false: Some rajas were chosen by the jana, the people.

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

    True or false: Around 3000 years ago, some men became recognized as rajas by performing big sacrifices.

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

    True or false: The ashvamedha ritual involved letting a horse wander freely and guarding it with the raja's men.

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

    True or false: Shankaran's grandparents were excited to vote because they could choose their own rulers.

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

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