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Ancient History Art and Culture Quiz

(256 Question & Answers)

  • 1
    Ancient Iron Age is associated with:

    • A
      Gray pottery done clear
    • B
      Black and Red Pottery done clear
    • C
      Ocher Coloured Pottery done clear
    • D
      Northern Black Polish Pottery done clear
    FAQ
    Which period in Indian history is termed as Iron Age?
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    India's Iron Age began during the Vedic period, a transitional phase that lasted from roughly 1500 to 600 BCE. Following the end of the Harappan civilization around 1400 CE, the Vedic period includes both the end of the Bronze Age and the beginning of the Iron Age.

  • 2
    Missionaries were sent by Ashoka to:

    • A
      China and Kashmir done clear
    • B
      Tibet and Ceylon done clear
    • C
      Tibet and China done clear
    • D
      Kashmir and Ceylon done clear
    FAQ
    Why did Ashoka sent missionaries?
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    Ashoka wished to spread the Dhamma concept. In order to bring together the many faiths and groups within society and to advance the concepts of peaceful coexistence and universal brotherhood, he sent missionaries to propagate the concept of Dhamma.

  • 3
    Which of the following dynasties is the oldest?

    • A
      Maurya done clear
    • B
      Gupta done clear
    • C
      Kushan done clear
    • D
      Kanva done clear
    FAQ
    Which is the India's oldest dynasty?
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    The Mauryan dynasty is the most ancient. It was established by Chandragupta Maurya and existed in the Indian subcontinent from 325 to 185 BCE.

  • 4
    Among the following, which book is based on Yasovarman of Kanauj's exploits?

    • A
      Rajatarangini done clear
    • B
      Gaudavaho done clear
    • C
      Malavikagnimitram done clear
    • D
      All of the above done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded the Varman Dynasty?
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    The Kamarupa kingdom's first dynasty in recorded history was the Varman dynasty. Pushyavarman, a Samudragupta contemporary, founded it.

  • 5
    Who established the Kanva dynasty?

    • A
      Suserman done clear
    • B
      Vishnusarma done clear
    • C
      Vasudeva done clear
    • D
      Vasumitra done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first ruler of Kanva dynasty?
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    The dynasty was given its name after Kanva's gotra. Vasudeva Kanva established the Kanva dynasty.

  • 6
    Who established Vikramshila Vihar?

    • A
      Dharmapala done clear
    • B
      Gopala done clear
    • C
      Nagpala done clear
    • D
      Mahipala done clear
    FAQ
    What was vikramshila Vihar?
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    Vikramshila Built in Bihar somewhere between the eighth and ninth centuries AD, Vikramshila Vihar was one of the major Buddhist universities under the rule of the Pala Empire.

  • 7
    In which of the following Indian states, the Bagh artwork of the Gupta Empire was discovered?

    • A
      Bihar done clear
    • B
      Madhya Pradesh done clear
    • C
      Chattisgarh done clear
    • D
      Maharashtra done clear
    FAQ
    Who discovered Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh?
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    Dataka, a Buddhist monk, is believed to have founded Bagh Caves. By the 10th century CE, the caves had likely been abandoned due to the decline of Buddhism. Following this, these became the home of the region's tigers, earning them the name Bagh.

  • 8
    Which emperor wrote the Sanskrit play 'Nagananda'?

    • A
      Prabhakara vardhana done clear
    • B
      Harshavardhana done clear
    • C
      Chandragupta II done clear
    • D
      Bindusara done clear
    FAQ
    Which play is written by Harshavardhana?
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    Three plays—Nagananda, Priyadarshika, and Ratnavali were written in the Sanskrit language by Emperor Harshvardhana.

  • 9
    Which of the following works of literature is based on astrology?

    • A
      Romak Siddhanta done clear
    • B
      Aryabhattiya done clear
    • C
      Hora Shastra done clear
    • D
      Brahma Siddhanta done clear
    FAQ
    What does the Yajurveda deal with?
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    The Yajurveda is the Veda that consists mostly of prose mantras used in devotional ceremonies. It is a collection of formulae for ritual offerings that were recited by a priest as a participant in a ritual deed.

  • 10
    Which Veda discusses magical hymns or spell charms?

    • A
      Rigveda done clear
    • B
      Samveda done clear
    • C
      Atharvaveda done clear
    • D
      Yajurveda done clear
    FAQ
    What was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire?
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    The capital city of the Vijaynagar Empire is also called Vijaynagar. Due to its ideal position, Hampi was chosen as the capital. In Hampi, there are numerous municipal, military, and religious monuments, including the Virupaksha Temple.

  • 11
    Which dynasty was represented by Harihara Raya I, who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire from 1336 until 1356?

    • A
      Sangama Dynasty done clear
    • B
      Saluva Dynasty done clear
    • C
      Tuluva Dynasty done clear
    • D
      Aravidu Dynasty done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first ruler of Sangama dynasty?
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    After Bukka Raya I passed away in 1377, Harihara II took control of the Sangama dynasty. He ruled the Sangama dynasty from 1377 to 1404 CE.

  • 12
    Which dynasty was represented by Tuluva Narasa, who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire from 1491 until 1503?

    • A
      Sangama Dynasty done clear
    • B
      Saluva Dynasty done clear
    • C
      Tuluva Dynasty done clear
    • D
      Aravidu Dynasty done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first ruler of Tuluva dynasty?
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    The Vijayanagara Empire's Tuluva Dynasty was founded by Narasa Nayaka. He was Krishandeva Raya's father.

  • 13
    The famous conversation between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned

    • A
      Chhandogyopanishad done clear
    • B
      Mundakopanishad done clear
    • C
      Kathopanishad done clear
    • D
      Kenopanishad done clear
    FAQ
    What did Nachiketa ask Yama?
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    Nachiketa asks Lord Yama to instruct him in performing the Sacred Fire Sacrifice. Fire rituals are common. But he requests the fire sacrifice in particular.

  • 14
    Which of the following claims about South Indian literature is true?

    • A
      In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam done clear
    • B
      Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times done clear
    • C
      Both A & B done clear
    • D
      None of the above done clear
    FAQ
    What is one example of a famous piece of Indian literature?
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    The two most famous Sanskrit epics are Ved Vyasa's Mahabharata and Valmiki's Ramayana. Both were composed in Epic Sanskrit.

  • 15
    The Dharma Chakra of the national flag has how many spokes?

    • A
      22 done clear
    • B
      18 done clear
    • C
      24 done clear
    • D
      14 done clear
    FAQ
    What is the Dharmachakra in our national flag?
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    The charkha of the pre-independence version of the flag is replaced with the Ashoka Chakra, which is depicted in navy blue on a white background. The chakra represents the duality of life in motion and death in stillness. It exemplifies the energy of a calm transition. India shouldn't resist the change.

  • 16
    Which of the following Mahajanapadas had Champa as its capital in ancient India?

    • A
      Anga done clear
    • B
      Magadha done clear
    • C
      Vajji done clear
    • D
      Kasi done clear
    FAQ
    What was the capital of Avanti?
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    The Avanti capital was Mahismati (perhaps contemporary Godarpura on the Narmada River) around 600 BCE, but it was soon relocated to Ujjayini (near present-day Ujjain).

  • 17
    Where did the Satavahana dynasty originate?

    • A
      South of Arawali done clear
    • B
      South of Vindhya done clear
    • C
      South of Satpura done clear
    • D
      South of Satmola done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Satavahana Dynasty?
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    Founder of the Satavahana Dynasty was Simuka. The first native Indian kings to issue their own coins bearing their own pictures were the Satavahanas.

  • 18
    The Ajanta Paintings come from:

    • A
      Harappan period done clear
    • B
      Mauryan period done clear
    • C
      Buddhist period done clear
    • D
      Gupta period done clear
    FAQ
    In which state are the Ajanta caves located?
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    Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries known as the Ajanta Caves are well-known for their wall paintings are situated close to Ajanta Village in north-central Maharashtra State, western India.

  • 19
    Which of the statements below is/are correct?  I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India. II. Ambhi(king of Taxila) welcomed Alexander and his men III. Alexander died in 332 BC:

    • A
      All are correct done clear
    • B
      Only I, III done clear
    • C
      Only I, II done clear
    • D
      II, III done clear
    FAQ
    In which year did Alexander invade India?
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    In the summer of 327 B.C., the invasion of India began. Alexander carried out his campaign city by city, much as he had done throughout his conquest of Persia. Many cities gave up without a struggle; those that did not were typically massacred mercilessly.

  • 20
    Whose accomplishments are listed in the inscription on the Allahabad Pillar?

    • A
      Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    • B
      Samudra Gupta done clear
    • C
      Vikramaditya done clear
    • D
      Skand Gupta done clear
    FAQ
    What is the other name of Allahabad Prashasti?
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    It is sometimes referred to as Prayag Prashasti. It is a Sanskrit pillar inscription of Samudragupta that was discovered near Allahabad.
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