Mahajanapadas
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Mahajanapadas starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the economic activities other than agriculture in the Mahajanapadas.
Describe the main sources of information about the Mahajanapadas.
Describe the role of assemblies in the republican Mahajanapadas.
Explain the difference between a Janapada and a Mahajanapada.
Explain the importance of fortified cities in the Mahajanapadas.
Explain the role of rivers in the development of Mahajanapadas.
Explain the significance of the Ganges plain for the Mahajanapadas.
Explain why Magadha became the most powerful Mahajanapada.
How many Mahajanapadas are mentioned in ancient Indian texts? (1) 8 (2) 16 (3) 32 (4) 24
The Mahajanapada of Kashi was famous for which city? (1) Varanasi (2) Pataliputra (3) Ujjayini (4) Taxila
Which ancient text lists the sixteen Mahajanapadas? (1) Rigveda (2) Mahabharata (3) Anguttara Nikaya (4) Arthashastra
Which Mahajanapada was famous for its capital at Taxila? (1) Gandhara (2) Kuru (3) Panchala (4) Matsya
Fill in the blank: The Mahajanapada of _______ had its capital at Hastinapur.
Fill in the blank: The Mahajanapada of _______ was known for its capital at Indraprastha.
Fill in the blank: The Mahajanapada of _______ was known for its capital at Kampilya.
Fill in the blank: The Mahajanapada of _______ was located in the region of present-day Bihar and was known for its republican government.
True or False: All Mahajanapadas were monarchies.
True or False: The Mahajanapadas existed during the Vedic period.
True or False: The Mahajanapadas had standing armies and fortified capitals.
True or False: The Mahajanapadas were located only in northern India.
