Ancient Indian History

Question 1HardLevel 7

What was the importance of Pali in early Buddhist literature?

ALanguage to carry Dhamma to wider peopleBLanguage of Gupta royal courtCLanguage of Chola navyDLanguage of Indus seals

Question 2HardLevel 7

Use of Prakrit in Jain and Buddhist literature indicates what?

AReligious expression close to popular languagesBOnly royal Sanskrit ordersCReturn of Indus scriptDChola bronze art

Question 3HardLevel 7

What was the historical significance of the Buddhist Middle Path?

AAlternative path away from both severe austerity and indulgenceBMilitary policy of expansionCRule of temple land grantDHarappan measurement system

Question 4HardLevel 7

The strict Jain principle of Ahimsa more strongly influenced which way of life?

ATendency toward trade and non-violent livelihoodBExpansion of cavalry armyCFish huntingDRoyal war policy

Question 5HardLevel 7

What main difference can be understood between Mauryan Dhamma and Arthashastric Dandaniti?

ADhamma is moral policy while Dandaniti is control policyBBoth are only paintingCBoth are Harappan sealsDBoth are Chola revenue

Question 6HardLevel 7

What was the overall purpose of the Saptanga theory in Arthashastra?

AExplaining seven essential limbs of the stateBExplaining seven rules of SanghaCReading seven Harappan sealsDExplaining seven gates of Chola temple

Question 7HardLevel 7

In Ashoka's inscriptions, Dhammavijaya is related to what?

AMoral conquest and spread of DhammaBOnly conquest by weaponsCVictory of Indus tradeDChola naval victory

Question 8HardLevel 7

Messages to frontier peoples in Ashoka's inscriptions show which policy?

AMoral and administrative control on imperial frontiersBChola village assembly electionCGupta temple constructionDHarappan town planning

Question 9HardLevel 7

The appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras shows which feature of Ashoka's rule?

ALinking moral policy with administrationBDeciphering Indus scriptCExpanding Chola tradeDCreating Gupta art

Question 10HardLevel 7

Development of Yaksha Yakshi images at Mathura gives background to which art tradition?

ALocal tradition of Indian sculptureBHarappan water managementCMauryan navyDPala palm leaf writing

Question 11HardLevel 7

Which technical feature is prominent in Mauryan polished statues and pillars?

AHighly smooth glossy surfaceBUse of raw clayCPaper paintingDGlass inlay

Question 12HardLevel 7

Why did the religious importance of Mathura art increase in the Kushana period?

AProduction of divine images of many religionsBOnly due to Harappan drainsCDue to Mauryan tax recordsDDue to Chola ships

Question 13HardLevel 7

Bodhisattva images in Gandhara art are linked with which religious idea?

AMahayana ideal of compassionBVedic AshvamedhaCJain AparigrahaDChola village assembly

Question 14HardLevel 7

Jataka scenes on the gateways of Sanchi are visual forms of which source tradition?

ABuddhist narrative literatureBGupta mathematicsCChola revenue recordsDHarappan brick measures

Question 15HardLevel 7

Why is comparison of Kushana and Roman gold coins useful in economic history?

ATo understand long distance trade and currency flowBTo read Indus scriptCTo paint Chola templesDTo write Mauryan Dhamma

Question 16HardLevel 7

What can be understood as the purpose of releasing Dakshinapatha rulers in Prayaga Prashasti?

AMaintaining indirect control over distant regionsBFounding Indus citiesCBuilding Chola portsDForming Buddhist Sangha

Question 17HardLevel 7

Gupta Ashvamedha coins turn which Vedic symbol into a political message?

ASacrifice of kingship and sovereigntyBBuddhist Sangha ruleCHarappan bathDChola Nataraja dance

Question 18HardLevel 7

What does Panchayatana plan in Gupta period temples indicate?

APlan of subsidiary shrines around main shrineBOnly city drain planCMauryan army systemDHarappan granary

Question 19HardLevel 7

In Nagara style, Amalaka is associated with which part?

ARibbed circular element above the ShikharaBTemple water drainCChola copper plateDBuddhist monastery cell

Question 20HardLevel 7

What does Prakara mean in Dravida temple style?

AEnclosure wall of temple complexBImage in sanctumCCoin mint markDHarappan drain

Ancient Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the importance of Pali in early Buddhist literature?

Use of Prakrit in Jain and Buddhist literature indicates what?

What was the historical significance of the Buddhist Middle Path?

The strict Jain principle of Ahimsa more strongly influenced which way of life?

What main difference can be understood between Mauryan Dhamma and Arthashastric Dandaniti?

What was the overall purpose of the Saptanga theory in Arthashastra?

In Ashoka's inscriptions, Dhammavijaya is related to what?

Messages to frontier peoples in Ashoka's inscriptions show which policy?

The appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras shows which feature of Ashoka's rule?

Development of Yaksha Yakshi images at Mathura gives background to which art tradition?

Which technical feature is prominent in Mauryan polished statues and pillars?

Why did the religious importance of Mathura art increase in the Kushana period?

Bodhisattva images in Gandhara art are linked with which religious idea?

Jataka scenes on the gateways of Sanchi are visual forms of which source tradition?

Why is comparison of Kushana and Roman gold coins useful in economic history?

What can be understood as the purpose of releasing Dakshinapatha rulers in Prayaga Prashasti?

Gupta Ashvamedha coins turn which Vedic symbol into a political message?

What does Panchayatana plan in Gupta period temples indicate?

In Nagara style, Amalaka is associated with which part?

What does Prakara mean in Dravida temple style?

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Ancient Indian History

Quiz this set

What was the importance of Pali in early Buddhist literature?

Use of Prakrit in Jain and Buddhist literature indicates what?

What was the historical significance of the Buddhist Middle Path?

The strict Jain principle of Ahimsa more strongly influenced which way of life?

What main difference can be understood between Mauryan Dhamma and Arthashastric Dandaniti?

What was the overall purpose of the Saptanga theory in Arthashastra?

In Ashoka's inscriptions, Dhammavijaya is related to what?

Messages to frontier peoples in Ashoka's inscriptions show which policy?

The appointment of Dhamma Mahamatras shows which feature of Ashoka's rule?

Development of Yaksha Yakshi images at Mathura gives background to which art tradition?

Which technical feature is prominent in Mauryan polished statues and pillars?

Why did the religious importance of Mathura art increase in the Kushana period?

Bodhisattva images in Gandhara art are linked with which religious idea?

Jataka scenes on the gateways of Sanchi are visual forms of which source tradition?

Why is comparison of Kushana and Roman gold coins useful in economic history?

What can be understood as the purpose of releasing Dakshinapatha rulers in Prayaga Prashasti?

Gupta Ashvamedha coins turn which Vedic symbol into a political message?

What does Panchayatana plan in Gupta period temples indicate?

In Nagara style, Amalaka is associated with which part?

What does Prakara mean in Dravida temple style?

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