Practice - Chiefs and kings in the south
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Practice Questions
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What is the main difference between a chief and a king?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of their authority.
Name one chiefdom in southern India.
💡 Hint: Look for a well-known empire in Tamilakam.
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What is the primary function of a chief?
💡 Hint: Consider the rituals they might conduct.
True or False: All chiefdoms have regular standing armies.
💡 Hint: Think about who defends a chiefdom.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the implications of divine kingship on the ruler's authority in early chiefdoms. How might this affect the subjects' loyalty?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples where rulers claimed divine rights and how that impacted their reign.
Analyze the significance of trade routes for the prosperity of southern chiefdoms. What might happen if these were disrupted?
💡 Hint: Think about how modern economies function with trade.
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