Ancient Indian Society and Governance

Ancient Indian Society and Governance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explores the Varna system's impact on social structure, the rise of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas, and their features like forts and taxes. It highlights Magadha's power and Alexander the Great's invasion. The democratic practices of Ganas are compared to Athens, emphasizing women's roles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the basis of the Varna system during the later Vedic period?

Education

Wealth

Birth

Occupation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a Janapada?

A place where a group of people lived

A small village

A type of fort

A large kingdom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mahajanapadas protect their capital cities?

By building large forts

By hiring foreign mercenaries

By constructing underground bunkers

By using magical spells

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant feature of the Mahajanapadas' economy?

Barter system

Free trade

Mandatory taxes

Gold standard

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two major rulers of Magadha?

Rama and Krishna

Harsha and Pulakeshin

Bimbisara and Ajatashatru

Chandragupta and Ashoka

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What resource made Magadha strategically important?

Gold

Iron

Copper

Silver

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Alexander the Great's encounter with Indian kingdoms?

He formed an alliance with Indian kings

He conquered all of India

He was defeated and retreated

His soldiers were intimidated and refused to advance

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were decisions made in the Ganas or Sanghas?

Through public assemblies

By a single ruler

By a council of elders

By divine intervention

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key difference between the Ganas and the kingdoms?

Ganas were larger in size

Ganas were wealthier

Ganas were more democratic

Ganas had a single ruler

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what way did the Ganas differ from Athens in terms of democracy?

Ganas were ruled by a king

Ganas had no public assemblies

Ganas included women in decision-making

Ganas excluded women from decision-making

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