Quiz On Ancient Indian History With Answers: Set 15

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1.

Dharmasastras prohibited Indians from making sea voyages. They also prohibited Indians to visit foreign lands. What was its most important consequence?
- A.
  
  Indians were agitated
- B.
  
  Indians were encouraged to hone their talent and skills
- C.
  
  Foreigners developed misconceptions about Indians
- D.
  
  Indians developed a sense of parochialism & ceased to learn from others
2.

About which of the following reasons did Chola age attained fame?
- A.
  
  Indulging in wars
- B.
  
  Village assemblies
- C.
  
  Indulging in trade practices
- D.
  
  Teaching practices
3.

To which of the following was Buddha's preaching mainly related?
- A.
  
  Performing rituals
- B.
  
  Teaching about Buddhism
- C.
  
  Prayers in Temples
- D.
  
  Purity of thought & conduct
4.

What was the main source for study of village government under Chola Empire?
- A.
  
  Hathigumpha inscription
- B.
  
  Rabatak inscription
- C.
  
  Halmidi inscription
- D.
  
  Uttaramerur inscription
5.

Ashoka, a Mauryan ruler,begin to issue edicts on?
- A.
  
  From 4th year of his reign
- B.
  
  From the 6th year of his reign
- C.
  
  From the 12th year of his reign
- D.
  
  From the 8th year of his reign
6.

In connection with Vedic age, where have excavations taken place?
- A.
  
  Shimla
- B.
  
  Kanpur
- C.
  
  Hastinapur & Atranjikhera
- D.
  
  Lucknow
7.

The earliest evidence of Sati practice can be collected from which among the following?
- A.
  
  Tamil copper-plate inscriptions
- B.
  
  Shankarpur copper-plate of Budhagupta
- C.
  
  Rabatak inscription
- D.
  
  Inscription at Eran in Madhya Pradesh
8.

______ was the most important kingdom in Central India and Deccan after Mauryas.
- A.
  
  Satavahanas
- B.
  
  Surasena
- C.
  
  Vajji
- D.
  
  Vatsaa
9.

The wheel was first used in?
- A.
  
  Drawing a cart
- B.
  
  Playing
- C.
  
  Pottery
- D.
  
  Metallurgy
10.

By the time of which among the following, the features attribute of Hinduism had developed?
- A.
  
  Magadha
- B.
  
  Malla
- C.
  
  Matsya Kingdom
- D.
  
  Guptas