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ANCIENT INDIA
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
Which Indian ruler is known for his rock edicts and promotion of Buddhism?
Ashoka the Great
What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization?
It was one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations, known for its advanced city planning and drainage systems.
Which ancient Indian text is known for its treatise on statecraft and military strategy?
Arthashastra by Kautilya (Chanakya)
Who was the famous mathematician and astronomer during the Gupta period?
Aryabhata
The Vedic period is divided into which two main periods?
Rigvedic Period and Later Vedic Period
What was the primary language of the Vedas?
Sanskrit
Which Mauryan ruler’s reign is often considered the golden age of India?
Ashoka the Great
Who was the last ruler of the Maurya dynasty?
Brihadratha Maurya
What was the primary economic activity in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Trade and agriculture
Which emperor is credited with spreading Buddhism to Central Asia and Sri Lanka?
Ashoka the Great
What was the primary feature of the Indus Valley cities?
Well-planned streets and advanced drainage systems
Who wrote the epic Mahabharata?
Vyasa
Which empire succeeded the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
The Shunga Empire
What was the main text of the early Hindu tradition composed in the post-Vedic period?
The Upanishads
Which ancient Indian kingdom was ruled by King Harsha?
The Vardhana Dynasty
The Rigveda is primarily composed of hymns to which gods?
Various deities including Indra, Agni, and Varuna
The concept of zero and decimal system was developed by which ancient Indian mathematician?
Brahmagupta
Which famous Indian text deals with the art of war and is attributed to Sun Tzu?
The Art of War (Note: This is actually Chinese; ancient Indian text on war is Arthashastra by Kautilya)
Which ancient Indian dynasty is known for its support of Jainism?
The Nanda Dynasty
Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?
Sri Gupta
What was the major contribution of the Gupta period to Indian art and culture?
The development of classical Indian art, literature, and architecture
Who was the famous ruler of the Chola dynasty known for his military conquests and administrative reforms?
Rajaraja Chola I
Which ancient Indian text is known for its philosophical discussions and is a part of the Vedic literature?
The Upanishads
The term “Aryan” in the context of ancient India refers to what?
A group of people who migrated to India and composed the Vedic texts
Who was the famous poet and scholar in the court of King Vikramaditya?
Kalidasa
The Mauryan Empire was founded by which general?
Chandragupta Maurya
What was the primary religion of the Maurya Empire under Ashoka?
Buddhism
What were the primary exports of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Cotton textiles, beads, and metalwork
Which ancient Indian text is a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Krishna?
The Bhagavad Gita
The art of ancient Indian temples was influenced by which major empire?
The Gupta Empire
The famous Indian ruler known for his pilgrimage to the Buddhist sites in India was?
Xuanzang (Chinese traveler; Indian rulers include Ashoka and Harsha)
The concept of ‘Nirvana’ is primarily associated with which religion?
Buddhism
Which ancient Indian dynasty was known for its maritime trade and influence in Southeast Asia?
The Chola Dynasty
The art of making fine sculptures from sandstone is associated with which period?
The Gupta period
Who was the famous scholar who wrote ‘Kamasutra’?
Vatsyayana
The term ‘Ashvamedha’ refers to which type of ritual in ancient India?
A Vedic horse sacrifice ritual
Which ancient Indian dynasty was known for its significant contributions to education and learning in ancient India?
The Gupta Dynasty
The ancient Indian text ‘Panchatantra’ is a collection of what type of literature?
Fables and moral stories
The Mauryan Empire is known for its extensive network of what?
Roads and trade routes
Who was the famous scholar and philosopher from the Nyaya school of thought during ancient India?
Gautama (also known as Gotama)
The ancient Indian text ‘Manusmriti’ deals primarily with which aspect of life?
Law and social conduct
Who was the famous ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who wrote ‘Surya Siddhanta’?
Aryabhata
The concept of zero was further developed by which ancient Indian mathematician?
Brahmagupta
Which ancient Indian king is renowned for his support of both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Ashoka the Great
The famous iron pillar located in Delhi was constructed by which ruler?
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
The Chalukyas are known for their contributions in which area of ancient Indian history?
Architecture and temple construction
The Indian emperor Ashoka initially followed which religion before converting to Buddhism?
Brahmanism (Hinduism)
Which ancient Indian text is known for its treatise on statecraft and governance?
Arthashastra by Kautilya
The famous poet Kalidasa was a contemporary of which Gupta ruler?
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
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