Question 1

Question 2Bimbisara neutralised the threat of mahajanapada Avanti.

Accepted Answer

Bimbisara was known as a diplomatic ruler. He neutralised the threat of mahajanapada of Avanti by sending his royal physician to the king of Avanti, Prayodata.

Question 2

Question 3The Mauryan Empire could rise after Alexander's invasion.

Accepted Answer

Small states in the north-west India lost their power due to Alexander's invasion. This paved the way for the rise of the Mauryan empire as Chandragupta Maurya expanded his Magadhan empire into this region.

Question 3

Question 4Magadha could supply their ever-growing army with weapons.

Accepted Answer

Magadha was a reservoir of rich natural resources. Iron ore found in its plateau region could be used to make weapons and tools.

Question 4

Question 1On the outline map of India given here, shade the territory of the Gupta Empire at its peak (including the tributaries and areas under their influence).

Accepted Answer

The map is shown below:

Question 5

Question 5The districts in the Gupta Empire were headed by ............... .vishayapatiskumaramatyasmahajans

Accepted Answer

vishayapatis

Worksheet 3

Give Reasons

Map Work

Multiple Choice Questions