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Who were the four social categories described in the text?
Who were the four social categories described in the text?
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
What were the expected occupations of the Vaishyas?
What were the expected occupations of the Vaishyas?
Farmers, herders, traders
Who were excluded from many rituals according to the text?
Who were excluded from many rituals according to the text?
Shudras
What special type of pottery is found at the sites of these janapadas?
What special type of pottery is found at the sites of these janapadas?
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What are some of the crops mentioned as being grown in the janapadas?
What are some of the crops mentioned as being grown in the janapadas?
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What were the conditions for the Vajjis to continue prospering?
What were the conditions for the Vajjis to continue prospering?
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What was the significance of the frequent public assemblies for the Vajjis?
What was the significance of the frequent public assemblies for the Vajjis?
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Why were forts built in most mahajanapadas?
Why were forts built in most mahajanapadas?
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What were some of the characteristics of the Vajji society that set it apart from other mahajanapadas?
What were some of the characteristics of the Vajji society that set it apart from other mahajanapadas?
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What advice did the Buddha give regarding the prosperity of the Vajjis?
What advice did the Buddha give regarding the prosperity of the Vajjis?
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