Mahajanapadas

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the economic activities that contributed to the prosperity of Mahajanapadas.

Describe the main sources of information about the Mahajanapadas.

Discuss the role of iron technology in the emergence of Mahajanapadas.

Explain the administrative structure of a republican Mahajanapada like Vajji.

Explain the main difference between a monarchy and a republic among the Mahajanapadas.

Explain the significance of the Ganges plain for the rise of Mahajanapadas.

Explain why Magadha emerged as the most powerful Mahajanapada.

Name any four Mahajanapadas.

How many Mahajanapadas are mentioned in the Buddhist and Jain texts? (1) 12 (2) 16 (3) 18 (4) 20

Which Mahajanapada had its capital at Champa? (1) Anga (2) Kashi (3) Matsya (4) Chedi

Which Mahajanapada is known for being a powerful republic rather than a monarchy? (1) Magadha (2) Vajji (3) Avanti (4) Kashi

Which Mahajanapada was famous for its capital at Suktimati? (1) Chedi (2) Matsya (3) Vatsa (4) Kuru

Fill in the blank: The Mahajanapada of _______ was famous for its trade and commerce due to its location near the Ganges delta.

The capital of Magadha was _______.

The Mahajanapada of _______ was known for its capital at Kampilya.

The Mahajanapada of _______ was located in the region of present-day Bihar and was known for its republican form of government.

True or False: The Mahajanapadas were all monarchies.

True or False: The Mahajanapadas were all of equal size and power.

True or False: The Mahajanapadas were the first political entities in India to use coins for trade.

True or False: The Mahajanapadas were the immediate predecessors of the Mauryan Empire.