Ancient History Art and Culture Quiz

(256 Question & Answers)
  • 101
    Who among the following was the author of the "Rajatarangini," the metrical chronicle of folklore and history for the northwest Indian subcontinent?

    • A
      Megasthenese done clear
    • B
      Kalhana done clear
    • C
      Al-Biruni done clear
    • D
      Herodotus done clear
    FAQ
    What was Kalhana's book Rajatarangini about?
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    The Gonanda dynasty's reign, deposition, and eventual restoration are all depicted in the book. Eight books in total include all of the information on the Dynasties. The name of this collection is Rajatarangini.
  • 102
    Kalinga was located between?

    • A
      Godavari & Krishna done clear
    • B
      Mahanadi & Godavari done clear
    • C
      Mahanadi & Krishna done clear
    • D
      Krishna & Kaveri done clear
    FAQ
    Who ruled Kalinga after Ashoka?
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    His son Kudepasiri most probably took over for him. According to certain recently found inscriptions at Guntupalli and Velpuru in Andhra Pradesh, the Mahameghavahana dynasty continued to govern over Kalinga and Mahishaka up until the first century A.D.
  • 103
    where did Kanishka govern from?

    • A
      Purushpur done clear
    • B
      Alipur done clear
    • C
      Indraprastha done clear
    • D
      Prayag done clear
    FAQ
    When did Kanishka occupy the throne?
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    In the second century, Kanishka ruled as emperor of the Kushan dynasty. In the year 78 AD, he took the throne.
  • 104
    Who was the first astronomer from India to determine how long it takes for the earth to orbit the sun?

    • A
      Aryabhatta done clear
    • B
      Ved Bhatnagara done clear
    • C
      Bhaskaracharya done clear
    • D
      Bishu devtampi done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the first Indian astronomer?
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    Astronomer Aryabhata was the first Indian mathematician whose work and background are known to modern researchers.
  • 105
    The renowned Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was constructed by:

    • A
      Krishnadev Rai done clear
    • B
      Ashoka done clear
    • C
      Chandragupta done clear
    • D
      Narasimhadeva done clear
    FAQ
    What is Konark temple famous for?
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    The temple is a massive replica of the sun deity Surya's enormous chariot, which is drawn by seven rearing horses and has twelve pairs of artistically adorned wheels.
  • 106
    Pulakesin-Badami I's rock inscription is dated Saka Year 465. If the same work were to be given a Vikram Samvat date, the year would be:

    • A
      601 done clear
    • B
      300 done clear
    • C
      330 done clear
    • D
      407 done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first independent ruler of Badami?
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    Pulakesin I served as Vatapi's first independent king of Badami, with Bijapur serving as his capital.
  • 107
    Great scholar Banabhatta lived during the reign of:

    • A
      Ashoka done clear
    • B
      Harsha done clear
    • C
      Kanishka done clear
    • D
      Chandragupta II done clear
    FAQ
    Which is the famous work of Banabhatta?
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    The "Harshacharita," a biography of Harshavardhana, was written by him. The Harshacharita is the first historical book written by Banabhatta.
  • 108
    Who constructed the Ellora temples?

    • A
      Chalukya done clear
    • B
      Sunga done clear
    • C
      Rashtrakuta done clear
    • D
      Pallava done clear
    FAQ
    Who built Ajanta Ellora caves?
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    A portion of the Hindu and Buddhist caves at Ellora were built by the Rashtrakuta and Kalachuri dynasties, and a few of the Jain caves were built by the Yadava dynasty. They were constructed near to one another and served as an example of the coexistence of various religions in ancient India.
  • 109
    Which of the following lacks a Stupa?

    • A
      Ranchi done clear
    • B
      Sanchi done clear
    • C
      Barhut done clear
    • D
      Dhamek done clear
    FAQ
    What does Sanchi Stupa contains?
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    Ashoka, the Mauryan monarch, built the Great Stupa at Sanchi, which is thought to contain the Buddha's remains.
  • 110
    Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

    • A
      Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers done clear
    • B
      Mahabalipuram – Pallava done clear
    • C
      Rulers Khajuraho – Chandellas done clear
    • D
      Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era done clear
    FAQ
    What language did Pallavas speak?
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    Tamil, Prakrit, and Sanskrit were widely spoken languages throughout the Pallava dynasty.
  • 111
    Which of the following claims is true?

    • A
      Harsha stopped the use of animal food throughout his empire done clear
    • B
      Harsha erected thousands of stupas done clear
    • C
      Harsha regularly held the quinquennial convocation done clear
    • D
      Harsha sent missionaries to the west to propagate Buddhism done clear
    FAQ
    Where did Ashoka sent Buddhist missionaries?
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    To spread Buddhist principles and encourage people to follow Lord Buddha's teachings, he sent missionaries to distant locations such as Ceylon, Egypt, Macedonia, Tibet, etc.
  • 112
    King of the following dynasty constructed the rock-cut architecture known as the Rathas of Mahabalipuram:

    • A
      Chola done clear
    • B
      Hoysala done clear
    • C
      Pallava done clear
    • D
      Rashtrakuta done clear
    FAQ
    Who built rathas of Mahabalipuram?
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    Sometime between the 7th and the 8th century, Narsimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty constructed the Panch Rathas complex. The pagoda-shaped temples closely resemble Buddhist shrines in appearance.
  • 113
    The author of Mahabhasya is:

    • A
      Gargi done clear
    • B
      Manu done clear
    • C
      Bana done clear
    • D
      Patanjali done clear
    FAQ
    Who wrote Mahabhasya a book on the evolution of word and grammar?
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    Patanjali was the author of the Mahabhasya. Sanskrit grammar is covered in the book Mahabhasya.
  • 114
    Which works of ancient Indian literature discuss the concepts of the universe's creation, life and death, and the material and spiritual worlds?

    • A
      Rig Vedas done clear
    • B
      AtharvaVedas done clear
    • C
      Aryankas done clear
    • D
      Upanishad done clear
    FAQ
    What is the ancient literature of India?
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    The Veda, which are the canonical Hindu sacred books and were composed in Sanskrit, are considered to be the earliest works of Indian literature. The Brahmanas and the Upanishads are two examples of prose commentary that were added to the Veda.
  • 115
    Which Early Vedic assembly was presumably the most well-liked one where even women had an equal standing to men?

    • A
      Sabha done clear
    • B
      Samiti done clear
    • C
      Gana done clear
    • D
      Vidatha done clear
    FAQ
    What were Sabha and Samiti in Vedic period?
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    The words sabha and samiti, both refer to a grouping, assembly, or council of people, were frequently used interchangeably. Sabha and Samiti were recognised as two of the daughters of the revered Vedic deity Prajapati in the Atharva Veda.
  • 116
    What is the proper order of the following Pallava kings in terms of chronology? I. Nandivarman II II. Mahendravarman I III. Narasimhavarman I IV. Simhavishnu

    • A
      I, II, III, IV done clear
    • B
      IV, II, III, I done clear
    • C
      III, I, IV, II done clear
    • D
      II, III, I, IV done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last king of Pallava dynasty?
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    The last king of the Pallava dynasty was Aparajita Varman. Near the end of the ninth century, Aditya Chola overcame him, and that was the start of the Cholas' rule in southern India.
  • 117
    Which inscription mentions village administration under the Cholas?

    • A
      Junagarh done clear
    • B
      Uttaramerur done clear
    • C
      Aihole done clear
    • D
      Nasik done clear
    FAQ
    What is Chola administration?
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    The Chola Empire was organised into three major administrative units: Central Government, Provincial Government, and Local Government. The Uttaramerur inscriptions provide insight into Chola administration.
  • 118
    Which body of Indian literature contains a compilation of 1028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns?

    • A
      Rig Vedas done clear
    • B
      Sama Vedas done clear
    • C
      Brahamans done clear
    • D
      Aryankas done clear
    FAQ
    Which Veda is comprised of 10 mandalas and 1028 Suktas?
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    The depth of the canonical works is referenced in the Rigveda Samhita. This is a collection of more than a thousand hymns, or suktas, and well over ten thousand verses that have been arranged into ten books, or mandalas.
  • 119
    The art form that mixes elements of Indian and Greek design is known as:

    • A
      Sikhara done clear
    • B
      Verna done clear
    • C
      Nagara done clear
    • D
      Gandhara done clear
    FAQ
    What is the name of Indo-Greek school of art in India?
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    The Gandhara School of Art was founded during the reign of Kanishka, a Kushan emperor. The Gandhara School's artistic style was a fusion of Greek and Indian elements.
  • 120
    The first detailed description of Upanayana Sanskar can be found in:

    • A
      Aitareya Brahmana done clear
    • B
      Taittiriya Brahmana done clear
    • C
      Tandyamaha Brahmana done clear
    • D
      Shatapatha Brahmana done clear
    FAQ
    How many Vedanga are there?
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    The Vedas' limbs are referred to as Vedangas. There are six of them. They serve a variety of supportive and enhancing roles in the study, preservation, and defence of the Vedas and the Vedic traditions. Siksha, Chhanda, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Jyotisha, and Kalpa are the six Vedangas.
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