Who was the central figure in Ashvamedha rituals?

Mahajanapada Vajji had its capital at

Who were expected to be farmers, herders and traders?

One special type of pottery found at these sites is known as

Citizens of Athens were expected to serve in the

There were also taxes on goods that were bought and sold, through trade.

Many rivers such as the Ganga and Son flowed through Vajji.

The charioteer sprinkled sacred water on the king.

Pots to store grain were made out of Painted Grey Ware.

Many cities in mahajanapadas were fortified.

Name two religious philosophers who belonged to ganas or sanghas.

What materials were used in making of the fortified walls?

Who were the most powerful rulers of Magadha?

What were the two major changes in agriculture that occurred at the time of mahajanapadas?

How was the varna system justified by the priests?

What were the characteristics of the earthen pots used by the people in janapadas?

Why did the rajas of mahajanapadas build forts?

In what ways were these armies different from those described in the Rigveda?

List two ways in which rajas of the mahajanapadas were different from those mentioned in the Rigveda.

Make a list of all those who would be present at the sacrifice. Which are the categories that are described in terms of their occupation?

Discuss the varna system, which was made by the priests.

Describe the kind of democracy that flourished in Greece and Athens.

Mark the following Janapadas and Mahajanapadas on the outline map of India:
(i) Taxila (ii) Ujjain (iii) Vaishali (iv) Magadha (v) Gandhara (vi) Avanti