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RISE OF MAGADHA MAHAJANAPADAS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The most powerful janapadas were known as:

a)

Rajyas

b)

Mahajanapadas

c)

Samras

d)

Gramas

2.

How many mahajanapadas are mentioned in Buddhist, Jain, and Vedic literature of the 6th century BCE?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

3.

BONUS POINTS:

Most of the mahajanapadas were situated:

a)

North of the Vindhyas

b)

South of the Vindhyas

c)

In West India

d)

In Deccan Plateau

4.

The period of mahajanapadas was mainly a story of:

a)

Trade and commerce

b)

Conflict and expansion

c)

Agriculture and peace

d)

Migration and settlement

5.

Some mahajanapadas were democratic republics, ruled by:

a)

Hereditary kings

b)

Priests

c)

Representatives elected by the people

d)

Foreign invaders

6.

The Shakyas and Lichchhavis were examples of:

a)

Hereditary monarchies

b)

Democratic republics

c)

Slave states

d)

Tribal settlements

7.

Some mahajanapadas were ruled by hereditary rulers. This means the rulers:

a)

We're chosen by the people

b)

Inherited power from their family

c)

Were selected by priests

d)

Were foreign conquerers

8.

BONUS POINTS:

The mahajanapadas developed during which century BCE?

a)

8th century BCE

b)

4th century BCE

c)

6th century BCE

d)

5th century BCE

9.

BONUS POINTS:

The existence of mahajanapadas is mentioned in which literature?

a)

Greek and Roman

b)

Buddhist, Jain and Vedic

c)

Persian and Chinese

d)

Mauryan and Gupta

10.

BONUS POINTS:

What was the main reason of the growth of the mahajanapadas?

a)

Surplus production and prosperity

b)

Natural disasters

c)

Foreign invasions

d)

Decline of iron tools