Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic (CBSE Class 6 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following was a prominent kingdom in ancient India?

   1. Maurya
   2. Mughal
   3. British
   4. Zulu
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   Answer: A. Maurya

   The Maurya Empire was a prominent kingdom in ancient India and is well-known for its influential rulers like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.

2. Which ancient script is inscribed on Ashoka's pillars?

   1. Brahmi
   2. Devanagari
   3. Latin
   4. Cyrillic
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   Answer: A. Brahmi

   The Brahmi script was used in inscriptions on Ashoka's pillars, promoting his edicts and policies.

3. What is one reason for the decline of the Maurya Empire?

   1. Unity among states
   2. Weak successors
   3. Strong military
   4. Resource abundance
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   Answer: B. Weak successors

   The decline of the Maurya Empire was partially due to the weak successors who followed Ashoka, leading to fragmentation.

4. What is the significance of the term 'Janapada' in ancient India?

   1. It means tax collector
   2. It refers to territories
   3. It denotes a type of agriculture
   4. It is a form of currency
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   Answer: B. It refers to territories

   'Janapada' refers to territories or regions inhabited by tribes in ancient India.

5. What role did trade routes play in the growth of ancient Indian kingdoms?

   1. Promoted isolation
   2. Facilitated communication
   3. Increased military strength
   4. Brought wealth and culture
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   Answer: D. Brought wealth and culture

   Trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods, which brought wealth and cultural influences to ancient Indian kingdoms.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Who was known as the founder of the Maurya Empire?
2. What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?
3. Which ruler is known for spreading Buddhism across India?
4. What was one of Ashoka's main principles as a ruler?
5. Which empire succeeded the Maurya Empire in India?
6. Which famous traveller visited India during the Gupta period?
7. During which period did India experience a Golden Age?
8. If a kingdom had a total area of 1000 square miles and doubled in size, what would its new area be?
9. If a king collected 5% of a region's total crops as tax and the total crop yield is 2000 tons, how much tax does the king collect?
10. Why was the Kalinga War significant in Indian history?
11. If a kingdom has a population of 1500 and 60% of them are able to write, how many can write?
12. If a kingdom's revenue increases from 2000 gold coins to 2500 gold coins, what is the percentage increase?
13. Which ancient text records the administrative structure of the Maurya Empire?
14. If a king ruled for 40 years and spent 20% of his reign on wars, how many years were spent on wars?
15. In a certain kingdom, 70% of the subjects supported the king during a rebellion. If there were 600 subjects, how many supported the king?

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