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What type of government is characterized by power exercised by a group of men?
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?
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?
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?
What type of texts were composed by Brahmanas from the 6th century BCE onwards?
What was the ideal occupation of the rulers according to the Dharmasutras?
What was the ideal occupation of the rulers according to the Dharmasutras?
What was the purpose of maintaining standing armies?
What was the purpose of maintaining standing armies?
What type of government was the Roman Republic, despite its name?
What type of government was the Roman Republic, despite its name?
What was the occupation of the people who were recruited to form militias?
What was the occupation of the people who were recruited to form militias?
What type of texts did the Brahmanas compose in Sanskrit?
What type of texts did the Brahmanas compose in Sanskrit?
What is the term for the areas where states and cities were most densely clustered?
What is the term for the areas where states and cities were most densely clustered?
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