🏛️ The Rise of Empires
Chapter 5 – Questions & Answers
Q1. What is an empire?
Answer: An empire is a large group of territories or states ruled by a single ruler or government.
Q2. Why did empires rise in ancient times?
Answer: Empires rose due to strong leadership, military power, expansion of territory, and control over resources.
Q3. Name one famous empire of ancient India.
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Q4. Who was Ashoka?
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Q5. How were empires administered?
Answer: Empires were divided into provinces and governed by officials appointed by the ruler.
Q6. What was the role of the army in empires?
Answer: The army protected the empire, expanded territory, and maintained law and order.
Q7. What were the achievements of empires?
Answer: Empires contributed to art, architecture, trade, administration, and cultural development.
Q8. Why did empires decline?
Answer: Empires declined due to weak rulers, internal conflicts, economic problems, and invasions.
Q9. Why are empires important in history?
Answer: Empires help us understand political systems, culture, and development of civilizations.