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                                                                             The Rise of



                                 5                                               Empires






                                           computational thinking quest



                Tick ( ) the correct option.                          4.  What pattern is observed in the expansion

                AbsTrAcT Thinking                                        strategies of empires?

                  1.  Which abstract conclusion explains why                    (a)  Avoiding wars.
                     tribute was important in empires?                          (b)  Use of armies, forts, and control
                            (a)  It reduced population.                            over trade routes.

                            (b)  It symbolized loyalty and                      (c)  Dependence only on diplomacy.
                               supported the emperor’s power.
                                                                                (d)  Isolation from neighbouring
                            (c)  It weakened trade.                                regions.

                            (d)  It eliminated smaller kingdoms.      5.  Observe the picture. What pattern can be

                  2.  Which abstract inference can be made about         identified?
                     the fall of empires?
                            (a)  Empires remain permanent.

                            (b)  Strong rulers always prevent
                               decline.
                            (c)  Large size and weak successors
                               often lead to disintegration.

                            (d)  Trade always prevents collapse.
                PATTern recogniTion

                  3.  What pattern can be identified in the rise of             (a)  It combines artistic, political, and
                     powerful empires like Magadha?                                symbolic elements of power and
                            (a)  Located in deserts.                               dharma.

                            (b)  Based only on military strength.               (b)  It represents only religious symbols
                                                                                   without political meaning.
                            (c)  Combination of fertile land,
                               resources, and trade routes.                     (c)  It is used only for decoration.

                            (d)  Dependent only on religion.                    (d)  It shows foreign influence only.





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