Chapter 8   VITAL VILLAGES, THRIVING TOWNS

1. Take a look at the following remark about iron.

1. There is evidence of an increase in the usage of iron implements around 2500 years ago.
2. Iron was first used on the Indian subcontinent roughly 3000 years ago.

Select the incorrect response.

2. Take a look at the following statement on Sangam literature:

1. Sangam literature was written approximately 2300 years ago.
2. They were said to have been composed and compiled in poets’ assemblies held in Madurai.

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3. Take a look at the following statement about Jatakas.

1. These were stories that were most likely written by ordinary individuals.
2. It’s a significant piece of Buddhist literature.

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4. Take a look at the following statement about Mathura.

1. Mathura was a sculpting centre that produced some exceptionally excellent work.
2. Around 2000 years ago, Mathura became the Kushanas’ second capital.
3. Mathura was the sole place where Krishna was worshipped.
4. It was significant because it was situated at the intersection of two main travel and trade routes.

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5. Mathura was an important:

6. Think about the following sentence.

1. Vellalar was a Tamil name for a wealthy landowner.
2. The majority of grihapatis were smaller landowners.

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7. Think about the following statement:

1. The gramabhojaka’s land was frequently cultivated by slaves and labourers.
2. In Tamil, ploughmen were known as Uzhavar.

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8. Shrenis were associations of:

9. Punch marked coins were made of:

10. Match the following.

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11. Take a look at the following statement about Gramabhojaka.

1. The gramabhojaka was the name given to the village headman in northern India.
2. He had a large piece of land that he had developed with the help of his slaves and hired labour.
3. On the king’s orders, he used to collect taxes from the community.
4. He also served as a judge and a police officer on occasion.

Select the correct response.