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Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

Consider the statements concerning Mahajanapad:
1. Anga and Magadha were located in the wheat growing area of the Gangetic Valley.
2. In the agricultural output, rice exceeded wheat leading to a greater density of population in the rice growing area.

Which of the above is/are not correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anga and Magadha were located in the eastern and northern part, or the lower Gangetic valley, which was conducive to paddy cultivation for its wet climate. The upper areas of the Gangetic valley, namely north India, is drier and is conducive to wheat cultivation. Thus, Anga and Magadha were located in the rice-growing area of the Gangetic Valley. Another name for a wheat crop is winter crop and winter crops or spring harvest while another name for rice crop is monsoon crops or autumn harvest. Since India has a predominantly monsoon climate, it is more favorable for rice production than wheat.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

Which of these is not an archaeological excavation site and example of Janapadas?

  1. Purana Qila in Delhi

  2. Hastinapur near Meerut

  3. Atranjikhera near Etah

  4. Magadha in Bihar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The word Janapada literally means the land. Archaeologists have excavated a number of settlements in these Janapadas, such as Purana Qila in Delhi, Hastinapur near Meerut, and Atranjikhera, near Etah (the last two are in Uttar Pradesh).

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of  India during the 6th century B.C.?

  1. Gandhar

  2. Kamboj

  3. Kashi

  4. Magadha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Magadh  was the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century, it was nucleus for many big kingdoms like Mauryas and Guptas between 6th and 8th century.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

Which of the following Patricians, voiced their opinion in favour of the poor peasants?

  1. Tiberius Gracchus

  2. Gaius do Gracchus

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were Roman politicians who attempted to pass land reform legislation to help the poor. Both brothers were members of the elite class who advocated for the plebeians.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

How did the rich people in Rome distract the attention of the poor during Principate?

  1. By organizing games

  2. By organizing contests in circuses

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The policy of bread and circuses involved providing free food and entertainment to the Roman masses to keep them satisfied and distracted from political issues. Both games and circus contests were central to this.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

In the ancient Roman republic, two Consuls were elected by those with voting rights. These consuls in turn appointed the Senators. Senators and Consuls protected the interests of ______.

  1. Plebeians

  2. Patricians

  3. Bourgeoisie

  4. Proletariat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Roman Republic, the Senate and the consulship were dominated by the patrician class. These institutions were designed to maintain the political and economic power of the aristocracy.