What is the meaning of "democracy"?
  • Government in which people or their representatives participate in decision-making.
  • A system of government ruled by a king.
  • Passed from parent to child.
  • Money collected by the government through taxes.
What is a "republic"?
  • A country where rulers are elected or selected rather than inheriting power.
  • A system of government ruled by a king.
  • An assembly-based state with shared decision-making.
  • Money collected by the government through taxes.
Should a king inherit the throne automatically? Why or why not?
  • Yes, because it ensures stability.
  • No, because leadership should be based on merit.
  • Yes, because it is a tradition.
  • No, because it may lead to poor governance.
What qualities should a good ruler have?
  • Wisdom, honesty, courage, fairness, and concern for the welfare of the people.
  • Wealth, power, and influence.
  • Intelligence, ambition, and strategy.
  • Strength, authority, and dominance.
In most mahājanapadas, the ruler was a
  • Merchant
  • Monk
  • Rājā
  • Soldier
A monarchy is a system where
  • Everyone rules together
  • The king is the highest authority
  • Priests govern the state
  • Merchants elect rulers
The position of the king was usually
  • Elected every year
  • Hereditary
  • Decided by merchants
  • Given to the richest person
The king usually succeeded his
  • Brother
  • Father
  • Teacher
  • Minister
Which of the following was NOT a duty of the king?
  • Collecting taxes
  • Maintaining law and order
  • Building fortifications
  • Writing religious books
Which of these was one of the most powerful monarchies?
  • Vajji
  • Magadha
  • Kosala
  • Avanti
Which two mahājanapadas followed a different system of governance?
  • Magadha and Avanti
  • Kosala and Vatsa
  • Vajji and Malla
  • Anga and Kuru
In Vajji and Malla, important decisions were taken by:
  • The king alone
  • Foreign rulers
  • The Sabhā or Samiti
  • Priests
In gaṇas and sanghas, the ruler was:
  • Always hereditary
  • Selected by the assembly
  • Chosen by neighbouring kingdoms
  • Appointed by priests
Scholars often describe ganas and sanghas as:
  • Empires
  • Colonies
  • Early republics
  • Villages
In a monarchy, the __________ was the highest authority.
  • Minister
  • Raja
  • Priest
  • General
The king's position was generally __________.
  • Elected
  • Hereditary
  • Temporary
  • Rotational
Kings collected __________ from the people.
  • Donations
  • Taxes
  • Gifts
  • Loans
Vajji and Malla were called __________ or sanghas.
  • Empires
  • Colonies
  • Republics
  • Villages
What term refers to the rule by a king?
  • Democracy
  • Monarchy
  • Republic
  • Revenue
What is the term for money collected by the government?
  • Taxation
  • Revenue
  • Budget
  • Investment
What type of government involves representatives participating in decision-making?
  • Monarchy
  • Democracy
  • Republic
  • Dictatorship
What were important decisions taken through in early states?
  • Discussion and voting
  • Debate and monarchy
  • Ruler's orders
  • Revenue collection
What term refers to early states as called by scholars?
  • Monarchies
  • Republics
  • Democracies
  • Empires
Who was selected by members of the assembly in early states?
  • King
  • Ruler
  • Representative
  • Governor
What is the term used for an assembly-based republic?
  • Monarchy
  • Democracy
  • Gaṇa
  • Oligarchy
What is the term for a kingdom where the ruler inherited power?
  • Republic
  • Monarchy
  • Democracy
  • Oligarchy
In monarchies, who held the highest authority?
  • The assembly
  • The king
  • The citizens
  • The council
What was the usual method of succession for kings in monarchies?
  • Election by assembly
  • Inheritance
  • Random selection
  • Appointment by council
Which of the following statements is true about Vajji and Malla?
  • They were monarchies.
  • They were democracies.
  • They were gaṇas (republics).
  • They were oligarchies.
Who selected the ruler in gaṇas?
  • The king
  • The citizens
  • Members of the assembly
  • The council
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