G6-HISDATES-L7 EMERGENCE OF KINGDOMS AND REPUBLICS

Approximately how many years ago did people begin to settle down in the Gangetic valley?

• 2000 years ago
• 2700 years ago
• 1500 years ago
• 3000 years ago

Which important archaeological site is located in modern-day Delhi?

• Pataliputra
• Hastinapura
• Kausambi
• Atranjikhera

Who were the early kings that built the powerful kingdom of Magadha?

• Mahapadma Nanda
• Ajatasatru and Bimbisara
• Siddhartha and Mahavira
• Herodotus and Dighanikaya

What was the term used for the large landowners in villages during the Mahajanapada period?

• Gahapatis
• Dasas
• Grihapatis
• Mahajanapadas

Which river was crucial for the development of the Magadha kingdom?

• River Yamuna
• River Ganges
• River Saraswati
• River Godavari

What was the tax called that the grihapatis had to pay to the king?

• Bhaga
• Dharma
• Sangha
• Gana

Which two religions emerged as a response to the existing social and religious systems?

• Hinduism and Jainism
• Buddhism and Jainism
• Buddhism and Christianity
• Zoroastrianism and Jainism

What type of pottery was commonly found at archaeological sites during the Mahajanapada period?

• Painted Grey Ware
• Black Pottery
• Red Ware
• Stoneware

What was the role of the headman in the village?

• To collect taxes
• To lead the army
• To perform religious rituals
• To build forts

Which of the following was NOT a profession in the cities of Mahajanapadas?

• Blacksmith
• Potter
• Teacher
• Weaver