Ancient Indian History

Question 1HardLevel 6

Maduraikkanchi gives a literary description of life in which ancient city?

AMaduraiBLothalCKanchiDPataliputra

Question 2HardLevel 6

The story of Kannagi in Silappadikaram highlights which social idea?

AJustice and moral strength of womanBOnly tax collectionCHarappan reservoirDGupta army organization

Question 3HardLevel 6

What is the major literary link connecting Manimekalai with Silappadikaram?

AStory of Kannagi's daughterBStory of daughter of Kovalan and MadhaviCBiography of a Chola generalDStory of Ashoka's son

Question 4HardLevel 6

In the Sangam age, Virakkal or Nadukal were associated with which memorial tradition?

AMemory of warriors who died in battleBHarappan merchant accountsCGupta astronomical calculationsDBuddhist Pitaka recitation

Question 5HardLevel 6

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions are important for which historical process in South India?

ASpread of writing and early historic societyBDecline of Indus citiesCMauryan capital shiftDGupta Ashvamedha sacrifice

Question 6HardLevel 6

Mangulam inscriptions are considered related to which language-script tradition?

ATamil BrahmiBKharosthi PersianCGupta DevanagariDAramaic Pali

Question 7HardLevel 6

In the Jambai inscription, mention of which titled Tamil ruler is important?

ASatyaputra AtiyamanBDevanampiya AshokaCMaharajadhiraja ChandraguptaDMamalla Narasimhavarman

Question 8HardLevel 6

Pugalur inscription is important for the genealogy of which South Indian dynasty?

ACheraBCholaCPandyaDPallava

Question 9HardLevel 6

What does the mention of Chola Pandya Keralaputra and Satyaputra in Ashokan edicts show?

AContemporary identity of South Indian statesBDecipherment of Indus scriptCGupta temple buildingDDecline of Chola navy

Question 10HardLevel 6

Which water structure on the Kaveri River is associated with Karikala Chola?

AKallanaiBSudarshana LakeCAnasagarDHussain Sagar

Question 11HardLevel 6

Uraiyur was a major centre associated with which ancient South Indian dynasty?

ACholaBMauryaCGuptaDPala

Question 12HardLevel 6

The importance of Madurai in Pandya politics is linked with which literary institution?

ASangamBBuddhist SanghaCVedic ShakhaDGupta council

Question 13HardLevel 6

Which is a major literary evidence for the maritime importance of Kaveripattinam?

APattinappalaiBArthashastraCAshtadhyayiDHarshacharita

Question 14HardLevel 6

Roman trade at the Chera port Muziris was especially linked with which item?

APepper and spicesBIron pillarsCVedic altarsDGupta gold coins

Question 15HardLevel 6

Which was the major centre of pearl trade in the Pandya kingdom?

AKorkaiBTaxilaCLothalDSanchi

Question 16HardLevel 6

In the Satavahana period, Pratishthana was an important capital near which river system?

AGodavariBGangaCRaviDKaveri

Question 17HardLevel 6

The ship symbol on coins of Satavahana ruler Yajna Sri Satakarni indicates what?

AInterest in maritime tradeBHarappan town planningCGupta education policyDMauryan pillar art

Question 18HardLevel 6

In the Nashik inscription, Gautamiputra Satakarni is described as defeating which power?

AShaka KshaharatasBCholasCPalasDGuptas

Question 19HardLevel 6

Overstriking of Nahapana's coins by Gautamiputra shows which historical fact?

APolitical victory and change of powerBReading of Indus scriptCChola temple constructionDGrowth of Gupta science

Question 20HardLevel 6

Use of Prakrit as donation language in Satavahana inscriptions shows what?

AInscriptional tradition based on popular languageBOnly Persian courtCComplete development of DevanagariDReturn of Indus script

Ancient Indian History

Quiz this set

Maduraikkanchi gives a literary description of life in which ancient city?

The story of Kannagi in Silappadikaram highlights which social idea?

What is the major literary link connecting Manimekalai with Silappadikaram?

In the Sangam age, Virakkal or Nadukal were associated with which memorial tradition?

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions are important for which historical process in South India?

Mangulam inscriptions are considered related to which language-script tradition?

In the Jambai inscription, mention of which titled Tamil ruler is important?

Pugalur inscription is important for the genealogy of which South Indian dynasty?

What does the mention of Chola Pandya Keralaputra and Satyaputra in Ashokan edicts show?

Which water structure on the Kaveri River is associated with Karikala Chola?

Uraiyur was a major centre associated with which ancient South Indian dynasty?

The importance of Madurai in Pandya politics is linked with which literary institution?

Which is a major literary evidence for the maritime importance of Kaveripattinam?

Roman trade at the Chera port Muziris was especially linked with which item?

Which was the major centre of pearl trade in the Pandya kingdom?

In the Satavahana period, Pratishthana was an important capital near which river system?

The ship symbol on coins of Satavahana ruler Yajna Sri Satakarni indicates what?

In the Nashik inscription, Gautamiputra Satakarni is described as defeating which power?

Overstriking of Nahapana's coins by Gautamiputra shows which historical fact?

Use of Prakrit as donation language in Satavahana inscriptions shows what?

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Ancient Indian History

Quiz this set

Maduraikkanchi gives a literary description of life in which ancient city?

The story of Kannagi in Silappadikaram highlights which social idea?

What is the major literary link connecting Manimekalai with Silappadikaram?

In the Sangam age, Virakkal or Nadukal were associated with which memorial tradition?

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions are important for which historical process in South India?

Mangulam inscriptions are considered related to which language-script tradition?

In the Jambai inscription, mention of which titled Tamil ruler is important?

Pugalur inscription is important for the genealogy of which South Indian dynasty?

What does the mention of Chola Pandya Keralaputra and Satyaputra in Ashokan edicts show?

Which water structure on the Kaveri River is associated with Karikala Chola?

Uraiyur was a major centre associated with which ancient South Indian dynasty?

The importance of Madurai in Pandya politics is linked with which literary institution?

Which is a major literary evidence for the maritime importance of Kaveripattinam?

Roman trade at the Chera port Muziris was especially linked with which item?

Which was the major centre of pearl trade in the Pandya kingdom?

In the Satavahana period, Pratishthana was an important capital near which river system?

The ship symbol on coins of Satavahana ruler Yajna Sri Satakarni indicates what?

In the Nashik inscription, Gautamiputra Satakarni is described as defeating which power?

Overstriking of Nahapana's coins by Gautamiputra shows which historical fact?

Use of Prakrit as donation language in Satavahana inscriptions shows what?

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