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Question (11)

QN0021926

Most capitals of the mahājanapadas were:

(A) Temporary camps
(B) Unprotected villages
(C) Well-fortified cities
(D) Religious forests

Correct Answer: C

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Question (12)

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What was the main purpose of a moat around a city?

(A) Decoration
(B) Irrigation
(C) Defence
(D) Trade

Correct Answer: C

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Question (13)

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A moat is best defined as:

(A) A royal palace
(B) A deep ditch filled with water around a fort
(C) A trade market
(D) An assembly hall

Correct Answer: B

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Question (14)

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Why were gateways through rampart walls often kept narrow?

(A) To reduce construction costs
(B) To improve ventilation
(C) To control movement of people and goods
(D) To store grain

Correct Answer: C

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Question (15)

QN0021930

In a typical janapada, important matters were discussed in the:

(A) Treasury
(B) Sabha or Samiti
(C) Market
(D) Barracks

Correct Answer: B

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Question (16)

QN0021931

Members of the sabhā or samiti were most likely:

(A) Foreign traders
(B) Elders of the clan
(C) Soldiers only
(D) Priests only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (17)

QN0021932

A ruler who ignored all advice from assemblies would be acting against the expected political tradition because:

(A) Rājās were expected to consult assemblies
(B) Assemblies had no role
(C) Kings were elected annually
(D) Trade guilds ruled the state

Correct Answer: A

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Question (18)

QN0021933

According to some texts, an incompetent ruler could:

(A) Expand the kingdom automatically
(B) Be removed by the assembly
(C) Become a priest
(D) Stop collecting taxes

Correct Answer: B

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Question (19)

QN0021934

In many monarchic mahājanapadas, the position of the rājā was:

(A) Elected every year
(B) Decided by traders
(C) Hereditary
(D) Chosen by neighbouring states

Correct Answer: C

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Question (20)

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If a ruler was usually succeeded by his son, the system can best be described as:

(A) Democratic
(B) Hereditary monarchy
(C) Republic
(D) Federation

Correct Answer: B

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Question (11)

Most capitals of the mahājanapadas were:

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Question (12)

What was the main purpose of a moat around a city?

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Question (13)

A moat is best defined as:

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Question (14)

Why were gateways through rampart walls often kept narrow?

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Question (15)

In a typical janapada, important matters were discussed in the:

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Question (16)

Members of the sabhā or samiti were most likely:

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Question (17)

A ruler who ignored all advice from assemblies would be acting against the expected political tradition because:

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Question (18)

According to some texts, an incompetent ruler could:

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Question (19)

In many monarchic mahājanapadas, the position of the rājā was:

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Question (20)

If a ruler was usually succeeded by his son, the system can best be described as:

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