The Rise of Empires
CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science
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Which of the following were Sanskrit terms for emperor? (Select all correct answers)
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Samraj, Adhiraja, Rajadhiraja
Samraj means 'lord of all', Adhiraja means 'overlord', and Rajadhiraja means 'king of kings'. These were common Sanskrit terms for emperor mentioned in ancient texts.
A tributary is a ruler who pays tribute to an emperor as a sign of submission.
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True
A tributary is indeed a ruler or state that has submitted to an emperor and pays tribute (money, gold, grain, etc.) as a sign of submission, loyalty, or respect.
Which factors helped Magadha rise to power? (Select all correct answers)
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Fertile land in Ganga plains, Abundant forests for timber and elephants, Iron ore and minerals from nearby hills
Magadha's rise was facilitated by fertile land, forests providing timber and elephants for the army, and iron ore for making better weapons and tools.
What does 'Arthashastra' literally mean?
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The science of governance and economics
Arthashastra literally means 'the science of governance and economics'. It was Kautilya's famous work containing directives on administration, economics, and statecraft.
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