Chapter 7: The Age of the Mahajanapadas Quiz - CBSE Class 4 Social Science
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What were Mahajanapadas?
- Ancient coins
- Republics and kingdoms
- Trade routes
- Cultural festivals
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Answer: B. Republics and kingdoms
Mahajanapadas were ancient republics and kingdoms in India. They marked an important phase in Indian history.
Which empire emerged from the Magadh region during the Mahajanapada period?
- Maurya Empire
- Gupta Empire
- Mughal Empire
- Chola Empire
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Answer: A. Maurya Empire
The Maurya Empire emerged from the Magadh region, becoming one of the largest empires in ancient India.
Which of these was a significant cultural advancement during the Age of the Mahajanapadas?
- Writing systems
- Sculpture
- Mathematics
- All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
During the Age of the Mahajanapadas, there were significant cultural advancements, including in writing systems, sculpture, and mathematics.
The Mahajanapadas were known to have which of the following features?
- Walled towns
- Nomadic tribes
- No structured society
- Single culture
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Answer: A. Walled towns
Many Mahajanapadas had walled towns, which served as important centers of administration, trade, and protection.
The ancient text that provides information about the Mahajanapadas is known as?
- Manusmriti
- Arthashastra
- Vedas
- Mahabharata
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Answer: B. Arthashastra
The Arthashastra, written by Chanakya, contains significant information on the political and economic aspects of the Mahajanapadas.