Rise of Janapadas in Ancient India
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Rise of Janapadas in Ancient India

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What was a key factor that contributed to the rise of Janapadas in ancient India?

  • Military conquests
  • Isolation from neighboring regions
  • Lack of natural resources
  • Agricultural Surplus (correct)

    • How did trade and commerce influence the development of Janapadas?

  • Resulted in political fragmentation
  • Facilitated exchange of goods and ideas (correct)
  • Stagnated economic growth
  • Led to internal conflicts

    • What type of authority did tribal leaders establish in the process of political consolidation within Janapadas?

  • Democratic decision-making
  • Centralized authority over larger territories (correct)
  • Loose decentralized governance
  • Absolutist dictatorship

    • In the social hierarchy of Janapadas, which group held both political and religious authority?

    <p>Kings or chiefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the territorial boundaries of Janapadas typically defined?

    <p>By natural features like rivers or mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept provided a framework for social and political organization in Janapadas?

    <p>'Dharma'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary economic activity in the Janapadas?

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

    Which empire emerged as a powerful entity under the Mauryan dynasty?

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

    What was a notable feature of Janapadas' cultural unity?

    <p>Common Vedic culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which empire was a rival to Magadha and was ruled by the Ikshvaku dynasty?

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

    What consequence arose from the rise of empires among Janapadas?

    <p>Centralized administrations developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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