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Rituals and Social Hierarchy in Ancient Kingdoms

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Who were the four social categories described in the text?

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

What were the expected occupations of the Vaishyas?

Farmers, herders, traders

Who were excluded from many rituals according to the text?

Shudras

What special type of pottery is found at the sites of these janapadas?

Painted Grey Ware Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the crops mentioned as being grown in the janapadas?

rice, wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, sesame, and mustard Signup and view all the answers

What were the conditions for the Vajjis to continue prospering?

They met and acted together; they followed established rules; they respected, supported, and listened to elders Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the frequent public assemblies for the Vajjis?

They would continue to prosper Signup and view all the answers

Why were forts built in most mahajanapadas?

Forts were probably built because people were afraid of attacks from other kings and needed protection. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the characteristics of the Vajji society that set it apart from other mahajanapadas?

Vajji women were not held by force or captured; chaityas were maintained in both towns and villages; wise saints of different beliefs were respected and allowed to enter and leave the country freely Signup and view all the answers

What advice did the Buddha give regarding the prosperity of the Vajjis?

They would continue to prosper as long as they held full and frequent public assemblies Signup and view all the answers