NCERT Class 7 Social Studies Chapter 5 and 6 QA
Chapter 5 – The Rise of Empires A. 20 Short Question–Answers What is an empire? An empire is a large territory consisting of many regions or kingdoms ruled by one supreme ruler. What is a tributary kingdom? A tributary kingdom is a kingdom that accepts the authority of an emperor and pays tribute to him. Why did Magadha become powerful? Magadha had fertile land, iron ore, forests, elephants and important river routes. Name the important rivers connected with Magadha. The Ganga and the Son were important rivers connected with Magadha. Who founded the Nanda dynasty? Mahapadma Nanda founded the Nanda dynasty. Who was Dhana Nanda? Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. Who founded the Mauryan Empire? Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire. Who was Kautilya? Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was an adviser to Chandragupta Maurya. What is the Arthashastra? The Arthashastra is a famous work associated with Kautilya that discusses stat...