The Rise of Empires
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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What is an empire? How is it different from a kingdom?
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An empire is a collection of smaller kingdoms or territories ruled by a powerful emperor from a central capital. Unlike a kingdom which rules over one territory, an empire extends over vast areas with…
What does the Sanskrit term 'samrāj' mean?
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'Samrāj' means 'the lord of all' or 'supreme ruler'. Other Sanskrit terms for emperor include 'adhirāja' (overlord) and 'rājādhirāja' (king of kings). These terms show that emperors ruled over multipl…
What is a tributary in the context of ancient empires?
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A tributary is a ruler or state that has submitted to an emperor and pays tribute (money, gold, grain, livestock, elephants, or other valuable goods) as a sign of submission, loyalty, or respect. Trib…
Why did kings want to expand their kingdoms into empires?
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Kings expanded into empires for: 1) Ambition to 'rule the entire world' and be remembered in history, 2) Access to more resources to build economic and military strength, 3) Desire for great wealth, 4…
What were guilds (shrenis) and why were they important?
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Guilds were powerful associations of traders, craftsmen, moneylenders, or agriculturists. They had elected heads and could make their own internal rules. Guilds were important because: 1) They promote…
Name the two major ancient trade routes shown in the chapter.
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The two major ancient trade routes were: 1) Uttarapatha - the northern route connecting northwest to eastern India, 2) Dakṣhināpatha - the southern route connecting northern India to the Deccan and so…
Why was Magadha's location advantageous for becoming an empire?
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Magadha's advantages: 1) Located in fertile Ganga plains, 2) Abundant forests for timber and elephants, 3) Rich iron ore deposits for weapons and tools, 4) Rivers (Ganga, Son) for transportation and t…
Who was Mahāpadma Nanda and what did he achieve?
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Mahāpadma Nanda founded the Nanda dynasty around 5th century BCE. He unified many smaller kingdoms, extended his empire across eastern and northern India, began issuing coins showing economic power, a…
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