Indian History Timeline: 6th Century CE to Mauryan Empire
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What type of government is characterized by power exercised by a group of men?

  • Oligarchy (correct)
  • Democracy
  • Dictatorship
  • Monarchy
  • What was the occupation of the people from whom rulers were advised to collect taxes and tribute?

  • Cultivators, traders, and artisans (correct)
  • Forest peoples
  • Pastoralists
  • Peasants and militia
  • What was recognized as a legitimate means of acquiring wealth?

  • Raids on neighboring states (correct)
  • Establishing standing armies
  • Maintaining regular bureaucracies
  • Collecting taxes and tribute
  • What type of texts were composed by Brahmanas from the 6th century BCE onwards?

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

    What was the ideal occupation of the rulers according to the Dharmasutras?

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

    What was the purpose of maintaining standing armies?

    <p>To protect the states from neighboring raids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government was the Roman Republic, despite its name?

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

    What was the occupation of the people who were recruited to form militias?

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

    What type of texts did the Brahmanas compose in Sanskrit?

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

    What is the term for the areas where states and cities were most densely clustered?

    <p>Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

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