Q1: What are megaliths?
Ans: Definition of Megaliths
Q2: Why is the sixth century BCE often considered as a major turning point in Indian history?
Ans: Significance of the Sixth Century BCE
Q3: Define Dhamma Mahamatta.
Ans: Definition of Dhamma Mahamatta
Q4: Write any two sources of Mauryan history.
Ans: Sources of Mauryan History
Q5: Who were Kushanas?
Ans: Definition of Kushanas
Q6: In which languages and script, Ashokan script was written?
Ans: Languages and Script of Ashokan Inscriptions
Q7: Who was a Gahapati?
Ans: Definition of Gahapati
Q8: Discuss factors responsible for the rise of Magadha.
Ans: Factors Responsible for the Rise of Magadha
Q9: Describe five features of Mahajanapadas.
Ans: Features of Mahajanapadas
Q10: Explain main features of Ashoka’s Dhamma.
Ans: Main Features of Ashoka’s Dhamma
Q11: Important changes in agriculture during the period between 600 BCE to 600 CE.
Ans: Changes in Agriculture
Q12: How do inscriptions help in the reconstruction of history?
Ans: Role of Inscriptions in Reconstruction of History
Q13: Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
What the king’s officials did?
Here is an excerpt from the account of Megasthenes:
Of the great officers of state, some … superintend the rivers, measure the land, as is done in Egypt, and inspect the sluices by which water is let out from the main canals into their branches, so that everyone may have an equal supply of it.
The same persons have charge also of the huntsmen, and are entrusted with the power of rewarding or punishing them according to their deserts.
They collect the taxes, and superintend the occupations connected with land; as those of the woodcutters, the carpenters, the blacksmiths, and the miners.
Ques (a): Explain the duties of the officers of state.
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Ques (b): Explain the role of the sub-committees for coordinating military activities.
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Ques (c): What did Ashoka do to hold his empire together?
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Q14: Main features of Mauryan administration.
Ans: Features of Mauryan Administration
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