Question

Read the extract carefully and answer the following questions.

As the empire was so large, different parts were ruled differently. The area around Pataliputra was under the direct control of the emperor. This meant that officials were appointed to collect taxes from farmers, herders, crafts persons and traders, who lived in villages and towns in the area.Officials also punished those who disobeyed the ruler’s orders. Many of these officials were given salaries. Messengers went to and fro, and spies kept a watch on the officials. And of course the emperor supervised them all, with the help of members of the royal family, and senior ministers.

a.How was the empire different from kingdoms?

b.Who controlled the affairs of the rest of the empire other than Pataliputra?

c.How did the emperor try to control the officials?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer:

A) The empire was different as the empire was very large and different parts were ruled differently.

B) The affairs of the rest of the empire other than Pataliputra was controlled by the Direct control of the emperor.

C) The emperor supervised them all, with the help of members of the royal family, and senior ministers.