Question

4. What were the major changes that took place in agriculture in at the time of ‘Mahajanapadas’?
5. Describe the system of taxation in ‘Mahajanapadas’.
6. Discuss the ‘Varna System” in brief.
7. Why did the rulers of “Mahajanpadas start collecting taxes?
8. State differences between the political systems of Magadha and Vajji.
9. Describe the kind of democracy that flourished in Greece and Athens.
10.What were the characteristics of the earthen pots used by the people in Janapadas?
11.Why did rajas of Mahajanapadas build forts?
12.Why did Magadha emerge as famous Mahajanapadas?
13.What are the advantages for building forts in Mahajanapadas?
14.Why Athens cannot be called a true democracy?
15.In what ways are present day elections different from the ways in which rulers were chosen in Janapadas.
16.Why was Vajji unconquerable according to Buddha?
17.Distinguish between Janapadas and Mahajanapadas?
18.Write a short note on Alexander.
19.Why were the soldiers of Alexander scared of attacking Magadha (India).
20.Give some examples of Janapadas.
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Answer 1

4)major changes in agriculture around this time. One was the growing use of iron plough shares. This meant that heavy, clayey soil could be turned over better than with a wooden plough share, so that more grain could be produced.
5)The taxes collected by the Mahajanapadas were -

1/6 of the total agricultural produce as tax on crops.

Craftsmen had to pay taxes in the form of labour.

Taxes on the sale and purchase of goods and services for trade.

Taxes on herders in the form of animals or animal produce and taxes on hunters and gatherers in the nature of their collection from forests.

Answer 2

Taxes were collected in Mahajanapadas from the common people to build the infrastructure of the city and to maintain big armies for the protection of the city. ... Herders were made to pay taxes in kind and would have to give up animals or animal produce as tax. There were taxes on tradable goods and forest produce also.