Practice Divine Kings (2.4.2) - Kings, Farmers and Towns EARLY STATES AND ECONOMIES (C. 600 все-600 се)

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Question 1.
What does the term 'devaputra' mean?
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Think about the titles associated with divine kings.
Question 2.
Who is Senguttuvan?
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Recall the text *Silappadikaram*.
3Question 3.
What does devaputra signify?
- Son of God
- Son of the Soil
- King of Kings
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Think about what kings might use to show their godly nature.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Gupta rulers avoided depicting themselves in a divine manner.
- True
- False
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Consider how rulers use art and literature.
Question 5.
Compare the methods used by Kushana and Gupta rulers in legitimizing their kingship. What were the similarities and differences?
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Focus on how their societal contexts influenced their strategies.
Question 6.
Discuss how divine kingship may have affected the social hierarchies within ancient Indian society.
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Reflect on the implications of divine authority on everyday life.

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