Q: Which period does the Mahajanapada age in ancient Indian history correspond to?
A: 6th to 4th centuries BCE
Q: How many major Mahajanapadas were there during this era?
A: 16
Q: Who founded the Mauryan Empire that eventually led to the decline of the Mahajanapadas?
A: Chandragupta Maurya
Q: Which Mahajanapada is associated with the birth of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism?
A: Lichchhavi
Q: What were the primary sources of livelihood in the Mahajanapada age?
A: Agriculture and trade
Q: Who were the two prominent religious figures who emerged during this period?
A: Gautama Buddha and Mahavira
Q: Which Mahajanapada played a central role in the spread of Buddhism?
A: Magadha
Q: What type of governance was prevalent in the Mahajanapadas?
A: A mix of monarchy and republic
Q: What marked the decline of the Mahajanapadas?
A: Rise of the Mauryan Empire
Q: The "Land of the Five Rivers" Mahajanapada refers to which region?
A: Punjab
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known as "Vajji" and had a confederacy of eight clans?
A: Vajji
Q: Who was the most famous king of Magadha and the contemporary of Buddha?
A: Bimbisara
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the northwestern part of India and is mentioned in the Rigveda?
A: Kamboja
Q: What is the name of the book that lists the 16 Mahajanapadas?
A: Anguttara Nikaya
Q: Which Mahajanapada was famous for its prosperous trade with other regions?
A: Avanti
Q: Which Mahajanapada was ruled by the famous king Pradyota?
A: Avanti
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the Gangetic plains and was a powerful republic?
A: Vajji
Q: Who was the founder of the Maurya dynasty and the first emperor of India?
A: Chandragupta Maurya
Q: What term is used to describe the fortifications and defense systems of various Mahajanapadas?
A: "Dhanurvidya"
Q: What metal was predominantly used for coinage during the Mahajanapada age?
A: Silver
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its famous king Prasenajit and its capital Shravasti?
A: Kosala
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the southern part of India and had its capital at Ujjaini?
A: Avanti
Q: Who is considered the founder of Jainism and a contemporary of Mahavira?
A: Parshvanatha
Q: Which Mahajanapada was associated with the famous king Ajatashatru and his capital Rajagriha?
A: Magadha
Q: Which Mahajanapada was situated in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent and is now part of modern-day Nepal?
A: Kirata
Q: What were the assemblies where important decisions were made in the Mahajanapadas known as?
A: Sanghas
Q: Who was the famous emperor of the Mauryan Empire and a promoter of Buddhism?
A: Ashoka
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its strategic location between Magadha and the Vajji confederacy?
A: Malla
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the eastern part of India and was associated with the Mahabharata epic?
A: Magadha
Q: What material was predominantly used for writing and recording during the Mahajanapada age?
A: Palm leaves and birch bark
Q: Which Mahajanapada was associated with the famous king Ajatashatru and his capital Rajagriha?
A: Magadha.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was situated in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent and is now part of modern-day Nepal?
A: Kirata.
Q: What were the assemblies where important decisions were made in the Mahajanapadas known as?
A: Sanghas.
Q: Who was the famous emperor of the Mauryan Empire and a promoter of Buddhism?
A: Ashoka.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its strategic location between Magadha and the Vajji confederacy?
A: Malla.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the eastern part of India and was associated with the Mahabharata epic?
A: Magadha.
Q: What material was predominantly used for writing and recording during the Mahajanapada age?
A: Palm leaves and birch bark.
Q: Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty and the grandfather of Ashoka?
A: Chandragupta Maurya.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was famous for its horse trade and was located in the northwestern region?
A: Kamboja.
Q: What was the name of the council organized by King Ashoka to promote Buddhism?
A: Third Buddhist Council.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its famous king Prasenajit and its capital Shravasti?
A: Kosala.
Q: Who is considered the founder of Jainism and a contemporary of Mahavira?
A: Parshvanatha.
Q: What marked the decline of the Mahajanapadas?
A: The rise of the Mauryan Empire.
Q: What type of governance was prevalent in the Mahajanapadas?
A: A mix of monarchy and republic.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its strategic location between Magadha and the Vajji confederacy?
A: Malla.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the eastern part of India and was associated with the Mahabharata epic?
A: Magadha.
Q: What was the name of the council organized by King Ashoka to promote Buddhism?
A: Third Buddhist Council.
Q: Who was the famous Jain teacher during the Mahajanapada age?
A: Mahavira.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was associated with the famous king Jarasandha and the city of Girivraja?
A: Magadha.
Q: Which Mahajanapada is associated with the famous king Udayana and the city of Kaushambi?
A: Vatsa.
Q: Who was the most famous king of the Kosala Mahajanapada and a contemporary of Buddha?
A: King Prasenajit.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the region of the modern Indian state of Odisha?
A: Kalinga.
Q: What is the term for the iron pillar inscriptions that provide insights into the Mauryan Empire and the Mahajanapada age?
A: Prashasti.
Q: Who was the founder of the Nanda dynasty, which succeeded the Mahajanapadas?
A: Mahapadma Nanda.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its skilled metalworkers and coinage production?
A: Avanti.
Q: What was the primary religious tradition of the Mahajanapada age?
A: Hinduism, along with the emergence of Buddhism and Jainism.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was ruled by the famous king Ajatasatru and known for its fortified capital of Rajagriha?
A: Magadha.
Q: What marked the decline of the Mahajanapadas, leading to the rise of the Mauryan Empire?
A: Frequent conflicts, invasions, and political instability among the Mahajanapadas.
Q: Which ancient Indian text provides information about the Mahajanapadas and their socio-political conditions?
A: Arthashastra, attributed to the scholar Kautilya (Chanakya).
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its famous king Bimbisara and his association with Gautama Buddha?
A: Magadha.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was situated in the northwestern part of India and was known for its skilled archers?
A: Kamboja.
Q: What were the administrative divisions within a Mahajanapada known as?
A: Janapadas.
Q: Who was the first ruler of the Mauryan dynasty, preceding Chandragupta Maurya?
A: Chandragupta's maternal uncle Kautilya (Chanakya).
Q: Which Mahajanapada was famous for its minting of silver punch-marked coins?
A: Kosala.
Q: What significant achievement is attributed to the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in relation to the Mahajanapadas?
A: The spread of Buddhism across the Indian subcontinent.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was ruled by King Mahapadma Nanda, known for his tyranny?
A: Magadha.
Q: What were the names of the two capital cities of the Mahajanapada of Vajji?
A: Vaishali and Vaishala.
Q: Which famous book, written by Kautilya, provides insights into the administration and politics of the Mahajanapada age?
A: Arthashastra.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was associated with the legendary city of Dwarka, according to Hindu mythology?
A: Yadava.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was known for its skilled swordsmen and was located in the northwestern part of India?
A: Gandhara.
Q: Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty and the grandfather of Ashoka?
A: Chandragupta Maurya.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the southern part of India and was known for its prosperous trade with the Roman Empire?
A: Satavahana.
Q: Which ancient Indian text provides information about the administrative and social aspects of the Mahajanapadas?
A: Manusmriti.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was associated with the famous king Pradyota and its capital Ujjayini?
A: Avanti.
Q: What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated in the Mahajanapada age?
A: Rice.
Q: What were the two primary types of states in the Mahajanapada age, in terms of governance?
A: Monarchies and Republics.
Q: Who is considered the founder of the Mauryan Empire and a contemporary of the Mahajanapadas?
A: Chandragupta Maurya.
Q: Which Mahajanapada was located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the ancient city of Rajagriha?
A: Magadha.
Q: What was the common currency used for trade and commerce in the Mahajanapada age?
A: Punch-marked silver coins.
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