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Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones
Q: Features of Harappan Civilization
- Well-planned cities with grid system.
- Advanced drainage system.
- Use of standardized bricks.
- Trade with Mesopotamia.
- Undeciphered script.
Q: Main occupations
- Agriculture was main occupation.
- Craft production like beads, pottery.
- Trade and commerce.
Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns
Q: What are Mahajanapadas?
- 16 large states in ancient India.
- Magadha was most powerful.
- Use of iron tools increased farming.
Q: Sources of revenue
- Taxes from farmers.
- Tribute from conquered areas.
- Trade taxes.
Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class
Q: Varna system
- Four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras.
- Based on occupation.
- Became rigid over time.
Q: Position of women
- Limited rights.
- Important role in family.
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Chapter 1: Bricks, Beads and Bones

Q: Features of Harappan Civilization

  • Well-planned cities with grid system.
  • Advanced drainage system.
  • Use of standardized bricks.
  • Trade with Mesopotamia.
  • Undeciphered script.

Q: Main occupations

  • Agriculture was main occupation.
  • Craft production like beads, pottery.
  • Trade and commerce.

Chapter 2: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Q: What are Mahajanapadas?

  • 16 large states in ancient India.
  • Magadha was most powerful.
  • Use of iron tools increased farming.

Q: Sources of revenue

  • Taxes from farmers.
  • Tribute from conquered areas.
  • Trade taxes.

Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class

Q: Varna system

  • Four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras.
  • Based on occupation.
  • Became rigid over time.

Q: Position of women

  • Limited rights.
  • Important role in family.
  • Some women were scholars.

Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Q: Teachings of Buddha

  • Four Noble Truths.
  • Eightfold Path.
  • Middle path.

Q: Jainism principles

  • Ahimsa (non-violence).
  • Truth and non-possession.

Chapter 5: Through the Eyes of Travellers

Q: Importance of travellers

  • Gave details about society.
  • Helped understand culture and traditions.

Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions

Q: Bhakti Movement

  • Devotion to one God.
  • Equality and simplicity.
  • Opposed caste system.

Q: Sufi teachings

  • Love and devotion to God.
  • Peace and tolerance.