Fill in the blank: The Latin word for 'supreme power,' from which the term 'empire' derives, is ___.

Imperium

Riddle: I am a ruler of many lands, my power is supreme, yet I need loyal subjects to help fulfill my dream. Who am I?

An emperor

What significant historical period is focused on in the chapter regarding the rise of empires in India?

The chapter focuses on the period from the 6th to the 2nd century BCE.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following terms refers to the king of kings in Sanskrit? 
(A) Adhiraja 
(B) Rajadhiraja 
(C) Samraj 
(D) Emperor

B) Rajadhiraja

Short Answer: How did empires influence life in ancient India?

Empires influenced India's politics, economy, society, and culture.

What are the primary reasons for empires to expand their territories?

Fill in the blank: Emperors maintained control by managing diverse groups through ___ laws and local governance.

Fair

True or False: Emperors relied solely on large standing armies to maintain control over their empires.

False. Emperors also allowed local rulers to govern their areas in exchange for tribute and loyalty.

What role did fortified cities play in the defense of empires?

Role of Fortified Cities

• Protection Against Invasions

• Strategic military advantage

• Control over territories

Riddle: I am a large domain led by an emperor, where diverse peoples and cultures reside, and my strength lies in both trade and warfare. What am I?

An empire

Fill in the blank: Trained armies in empires utilized animals such as ___ and ___ for warfare.

Elephants; horses

How did emperors utilize trade routes in the context of their empires?

Emperors controlled trade routes to gain resources and tax revenue, enhancing their economic power.

What was the significance of tribute in the governance of local areas within an empire?

Importance of Tribute:

• Ensured local loyalty

• Provided essential resources

• Generated imperial wealth

Fill in the blank: Controlling trade routes increased the variety and amount of goods traded, boosting ___ and taxes.

Income

True or False: Guilds were primarily focused on competition among their members.

False. Guilds encouraged collaboration among members by sharing resources and market information.

What were the two important trade routes?

Uttarapatha (northwest to east) and Dakshinapatha (central to south India).

Riddle: I am a group that works together in trade and crafts, often with a leader who is elected. What am I?

A guild (shreni).

Fill in the blank: Guilds had the autonomy to make their own rules, and kings did not interfere if ___ grew.

Trade

What types of goods were commonly traded?

Textiles, spices, gems, handicrafts, agricultural produce, and animals.