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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The Vedic culture sowed the seeds of the culture that we know today as ___________.
   2. Mahavira preached in ___________ language.
   3. ___________ was strategically located at the confluence of the Ganga and the Son rivers.
   4. ___________ was the only area that remained hostile and unconquered by Bindusara.
   5. In the north, Samudragupta followed a policy of direct ___________ and ___________, while in south he release the defeated kings and made them his ___________.
   6. A municipality is elected for a period of ___________ years.
2. 2.

   State whether true or false. If false, correct the incorrect statement.

   1. Sacrifices and complex rituals became the dominant modes of worship during Later Vedic age.
   2. Mahavira was the first Tirthankar of the Jains.
   3. The monarchies were headed by hereditary rulers who concentrated all power in their hands.
   4. The horror of the war pushed Ashok to give up the path of conquest and embrace non-violence.
   5. Samudragupta was a staunch follower of Hinduism but was intolerant towards other religions.
   6. The central government appoints a municipal commissioner who stays in the office for a period of two years.
3. 3.

   Why was the Rajasuya yagna performed?

4. 4.

   Mention any two fundamental principles of Buddha's teachings.

5. 5.

   How did farmers and craftsmen pay taxes under the rule of mahajanapadas?

6. 6.

   Name the main historical sources for the Maurya period.