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Ancient History Art and Culture Quiz

(256 Question & Answers)

  • 21
    Who wrote the inscription on the Allahabad Pillar?

    • A
      Harisena done clear
    • B
      Mahasena done clear
    • C
      Veerasena done clear
    • D
      Vishnusena done clear
    FAQ
    What is written on Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
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    The inscription is a panegyric praising Samudragupta and highlighting his political and military achievements, particularly his southern expeditions.

  • 22
    Which of the following was involved in the eighth-century tripartite power struggle?

    • A
      Cholas, Rastrakutas and Yadavas done clear
    • B
      Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas done clear
    • C
      Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas done clear
    • D
      Chalukyas, Pallavas and Yadavas done clear
    FAQ
    Who were the parties in the tripartite struggle?
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    The "tripartite fight" involved three parties competing for control of Kannauj. The Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta, and Pala dynasties were these three groups.

  • 23
    What was the Sutlej River's ancient name?

    • A
      Askini done clear
    • B
      Vitasta done clear
    • C
      Shutudri done clear
    • D
      Parushni done clear
    FAQ
    Which dam is built on Satluj river?
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    The Bhakra Dam is built on the Satluj River close to Nangal City, on the border of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

  • 24
    Who is the source of the dissertation on Pandala, a daughter of Herakles, ruling the Pandyan kingdom?

    • A
      Megasthenes done clear
    • B
      Kautilya done clear
    • C
      Banabhatt done clear
    • D
      Kalidas done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the founder of Pandya dynasty?
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    Maravarman Sundara I established the Pandya supremacy in southern India at the beginning of the 13th century. In 1216, he took over for his older brother Jatavarman Kulasekhara.

  • 25
    Who among the following published commentary on Harshavardhana's rule and Kannauj's court lifestyle?

    • A
      AI-Beruni done clear
    • B
      Fa-Hien done clear
    • C
      Hiuen-Tsang done clear
    • D
      Ibn Batutah done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote the biography of Harshavardhana?
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    The Harshacharita, a biography of Harshavardhana written in Sanskrit in the seventh century, was written by Banabhatta, also known as Bana.

  • 26
    The Second Pandyan Empire's land measurements were referenced in:

    • A
      Thalavaipuram Copper Plates done clear
    • B
      Uttirameru Inscription done clear
    • C
      Kudumiyammalai Inscription done clear
    • D
      Kasadudi Copper Plates done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the founder of Vardhana dynasty?
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    One of the little autonomous kingdoms that emerged after the fall of the Gupta Empire was the Vardhana or Pushyabhuti dynasty. The Vardhana dynasty was established by Pushyabhuti family member and Thanesar ruler Prabhakar Vardhana.

  • 27
    Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

    • A
      Hoyasalas : Dwarasamudra done clear
    • B
      Kakatiyas : Warangal done clear
    • C
      Pallavas : Devagiri done clear
    • D
      Chalukyas : Kalyani done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the most famous Chalukya king?
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    Pulakesin II was the Chalukya dynasty's most well-known emperor. From 608 to 642 A.D., he was in power. His rule is described in the Aihole inscription.

  • 28
    which of the pairs below is incorrectly matched?

    • A
      Samaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian music done clear
    • B
      Atharvaveda Samhita - Origins of Indian medicine done clear
    • C
      Rigveda Samhita - Earliest prose done clear
    • D
      Yajurveda Samhita - Origins of rituals done clear
    FAQ
    What are known as Samhitas?
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    The oldest part of the Vedas, which are the ancient Hindu and yogic literature, is the Samhitas. The Samhitas include hymns, prayers, litanies, and mantras addressed to God.

  • 29
    Which of the following cities did Krishnadevaraya found?

    • A
      Warangal done clear
    • B
      Nagalpura done clear
    • C
      Udayagiri done clear
    • D
      Chandragiri done clear
    FAQ
    Sri Krishnadevaraya belong to which dynasty?
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    Sri Krishnadevaraya was the Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529. He served as the Tuluva dynasty's third king.

  • 30
    Which Rashtrakuta ruler constructed the well-known Kailash Shiva temple at Ellora?

    • A
      Dantidurga done clear
    • B
      Amoghvarsha-I done clear
    • C
      Krishna-I done clear
    • D
      Vatsraja done clear
    FAQ
    In which states famous Kailash temple of Ellora is situated?
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    In Ellora, Maharashtra, there is a famous temple called Kailashnatha Temple, also called Kailash Temple. The Rashtrakuta king Krishna of the ninth century is typically credited with establishing it.

  • 31
    Assertion (A): The Kushanas issued a large number of gold coins. Reason (R): The period was marked by flourishing trade

    • A
      Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
    • B
      Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A done clear
    • C
      A is true but R is false done clear
    • D
      A is false but R is true done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Kushana dynasty?
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    The first Yuezhi chief to establish the Kushana Empire in India was Kujula Kadphises. He established control over Afghanistan, Kandahar, and Kabul.

  • 32
    Who is the author of the well-known Kural, a poem that addresses several facets of life and religion?

    • A
      Bhartrihari done clear
    • B
      Bana done clear
    • C
      Magha done clear
    • D
      Thiruvalluvar done clear
    FAQ
    What is Kural?
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    The Thirukkural, also known as the Kural, is a famous Tamil book that consists of 1,330 couplets or Kurals, that discuss a person's character traits in daily life. The author is Thiruvalluvar.

  • 33
    Who is the author of the well-known Kural, a poem that addresses several facets of life and religion?

    • A
      Thiruvalluvar done clear
    • B
      Ayaikar done clear
    • C
      Shankracharya done clear
    • D
      Rishi Agasta done clear
    FAQ
    What is Thiruvalluvar Day?
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    In Tamil Nadu, Thiruvalluvar Day is usually celebrated on either January 15 or January 16. The ceremony, which is a component of the Pongal festivities, is named after and honours the poet Thiruvalluvar.

  • 34
    Which of the following Gupta rulers had his coins depicted as playing the lute or Veena?

    • A
      Chandragupta-I done clear
    • B
      Chandragupta-II done clear
    • C
      Samudragupta done clear
    • D
      Skandagupta done clear
    FAQ
    Which dynasty was known for coins in India?
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    The Gupta Empire created numerous gold coins showing the Gupta emperors engaging in different rituals, as well as silver coins that were clearly influenced by Chandragupta II's previous Western Satraps.

  • 35
    The following philosophical system is closely related to the name Kapila:

    • A
      Purva Mimamsa done clear
    • B
      Samkhya done clear
    • C
      Nyaya done clear
    • D
      Uttara Mimamsa done clear
    FAQ
    Which is the oldest philosophical school?
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    The oldest of the traditional philosophical schools, Samkhya, holds that everything in reality is a product of purusha (one's own self, soul, or mind) and prakriti (matter, creative agency, energy).

  • 36
    Which of the following Vedas is not included in the Vedatrayi?

    • A
      Rig Veda done clear
    • B
      Yajur Veda done clear
    • C
      Sama Veda done clear
    • D
      Atharva Veda done clear
    FAQ
    Which one of the four Vedas is considered the oldest?
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    The oldest is the Rig Veda, which dates back roughly 3500 years. It serves as the foundation for the other Vedas, which are largely composed of hymns from it.

  • 37
    Pick the right answer: I. Dharmpala was the founder of the Pala Empire. II. Mihir Bhoja belongs to Pratihar dynasty. III. Mihir bhoja was the devotee of Lord KRISHNA.

    • A
      Only I, II done clear
    • B
      Only I, III done clear
    • C
      Only II done clear
    • D
      All of the above done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Mihir Bhoja?
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    The Pratihara dynasty's greatest king was Mihir Bhoja. At the time, the Cavalry of Pratihara was thought to be the best in India.

  • 38
    Who was Pataliputra's founder?

    • A
      Bimbisara done clear
    • B
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • C
      Udayin done clear
    • D
      Kanishka done clear
    FAQ
    By which ruler Patliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital?
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    After taking control, Udayin, also known as Udayabhadra, moved the capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra because he thought it would be better there because it was in the center of the empire.

  • 39
    Between which two rivers was Taxila University situated?

    • A
      Indus and Jhelum done clear
    • B
      Jhelum and Ravi done clear
    • C
      Beas and Indus done clear
    • D
      Satluj and Indus done clear
    FAQ
    When was Takshila University built?
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    An early Buddhist centre of learning was Takshshila. It dates back to at least the fifth century BC, according to the references that are currently available. Some researchers place the founding of Takshshila around the sixth century BC.

  • 40
    Who succeeded Bimbisara?

    • A
      Ashoka done clear
    • B
      Ajatashatru done clear
    • C
      Vasudeva done clear
    • D
      Chandragupta Maurya done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the son of Bimbisara?
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    Ajatashatru was Bimbisara's son. Ajatashatru lived in the same era as Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.
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