Practice First Amongst The Sixteen: Magadha (2.2.2) - Kings, Farmers and Towns EARLY STATES AND ECONOMIES (C. 600 все-600 се)

Practice: First amongst the sixteen: Magadha

Lesson 2.2.2Kings, Farmers and Towns EARLY STATES AND ECONOMIES (C. 600 все-600 се)

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Question 1.
What does 'mahajanapada' refer to?
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Think about the political divisions in ancient India.
Question 2.
Who was Bimbisara?
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Consider the rulers of Magadha from the section.
3Question 3.
What was the capital of Magadha before it was moved to Pataliputra?
- Rajagaha
- Vaishali
- Koshala
- Kuru
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This city was among the hills and served as the original stronghold.
4Question 4.
True or false: Elephants were not used by Magadha in battles.
- True
- False
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Recall the military strategies mentioned!
Question 5.
Evaluate how the geographical features of Magadha compared to another mahajanapada like Kosala influenced their political developments.
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Consider how different landscapes affect economic and military abilities.
Question 6.
Discuss how internal conflict, as seen with Ajatasattu's rise to power, could have long-term effects on a state's stability.
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Think about historical examples of internal conflict and its consequences.

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