The Rise of Empires 1

What is the meaning of the term "empire"?

• A small kingdom

• A collection of villages

• A large territory under one central authority

• A democratic state

Which of the following is a key feature of an empire?

• Ruled over only one city

• Maintained a strong army

• No system of collecting taxes

• Only cultural unity

The Latin word ‘imperium’ stands for:

• Trade

• Faith

• People

• Authority or command

Which of these was commonly used for 'emperor' in ancient India?

• Samrat

• Raja

• Pradhan

• Charioteer

What role did rivers play in empires?

• Worship places

• Source of water only

• Controlled to collect taxes and increase power

• No role

Empires included people with:

• Only one language and religion

• Diverse languages, customs, and cultures

• Only similar customs

• Only farmers

In return for tribute and loyalty, emperors allowed:

• Traders to rule

• Regional kings or chiefs to govern their areas

• Only slaves to govern

• Everyone to rule equally

Rulers used navies for:

• Fishing

• Only travel

• Celebrations

• Protecting trade routes and controlling rivers and seas

The central authority in an empire ensured:

• Complete freedom for local kings

• No taxes

• Only religious control

• Overall unity and coordination

How did emperors manage the administration over vast regions of their empire?

• By directly governing every village

• By abolishing regional governments

• By dividing the empire into multiple independent states

• By allowing regional kings or chiefs to govern their own areas in return for tribute and loyalty