NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 Kingdoms, Kings and an early republic Class 6 History
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1
State whether true or false:
(a) Rajas who let the ashvamedha horse pass through their lands were invited to the sacrifice.
(b) The charioteer sprinkled sacred water on the king.
(c) Archaeologists have found palaces in the settlements of the janapadas.
(d) Pots to store grain were made out of Painted Grey Ware.
(e) Many cities in mahajanapadas were fortified.
Answer
(a) True
(b) False
(c) False
(d) False
(e) True
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2
Fill in the chart given below with the terms: hunter-gatherers, farmers, traders, crafts persons, herders.
Answer
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3
Who were the groups who could not participate in the assemblies of the ganas?
Answer
Women, dasas, kammakaras could not participate in the assemblies of the ganas.
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4
Why did the rajas of mahajanapadas build forts?
Answer
The rajas of mahajanapadas built forts in order to protect their territories from external attacks. They also built forts to display their wealth and power. Moreover, the fortified area could be easily controlled and administered.
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5
In what ways are present-day elections different from the ways in which rulers were chosen in janapadas?
Answer
• In present day elections, people choose their leader by Universal Adult Franchise while it was not in practice in janapadas.
• In present day, elections are held by election commission, in janapads, they di not have such institution.
• In Janapada the Rajas were chosen by jana and sometimes a Raja was made because of his immense physical strength. In present day due to election it is not possible.
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