Ancient History GK Quiz - 1 1 / 20 1. At which of the following sites was the Yavanarajya Inscription found? Bharhut Maghera Sanchi Nasik 2 / 20 2. Which ancient civilization developed along the banks of the river Ghaggar? Indus Valley civilization Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Vedic Civilization 3 / 20 3. Which of the following rulers was referred to by the title 'Ekabrahmana'? Gautamiputra Satakarni Pushyamitra Shunga Mahapadma Nanda Ashoka 4 / 20 4. Which of the following sites offers the earliest evidence of animal domestication during the Mesolithic period? Odai Adamgarh Burzahom Mehrgarh 5 / 20 5. In Vedic literature, the deity Indra is often called "Purandara." What is the meaning of the term "Purandara"? Slayer of Demons Lord of Rain Destroyer of Forts King of Gods 6 / 20 6. According to Rishi Manu, what was the region between the ancient sacred rivers Saraswati and Drishadvati called? Sapta Sindhu Brahmavarta Madhyadesh Aryavarta 7 / 20 7. Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Uttar Pradesh? Kalibangan Dholavira Alamgirpur Lothal 8 / 20 8. The name of which river appears only once in the Rigveda? Sindhu Yamuna Saraswati Ganga 9 / 20 9. What was the primary livelihood of people during the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) period? Hunting and gathering Pottery making Agriculture Animal domestication 10 / 20 10. Which of the following Vedas contains details about the civilization of the Early Vedic Age? Samaveda Rigveda Yajurveda Atharvaveda 11 / 20 11. Which historical figure is featured in the Buddhist text ‘Milinda Panha’? Menander I Harsha Kanishka Ashoka 12 / 20 12. During which centuries did numerous Buddhist pilgrims and scholars journey to China via the historic Silk Route? 3rd to 4th centuries CE 5th to 6th centuries CE 1st to 2nd centuries CE 1st to 8th centuries CE 13 / 20 13. Who among the following discovered the Harappan Civilization remains at the Lothal site? Mortimer Wheeler R.D. Banerji Daya Ram Sahni S.R. Rao 14 / 20 14. Which of the four Vedas contains a clear reference to Rishabha and Arishtanemi, the Jain Tirthankaras? Samaveda Rigveda Yajurveda Atharvaveda 15 / 20 15. Which deity attained the highest position during the Later Vedic Period? Indra Agni Prajapati Varuna 16 / 20 16. Patanjali is renowned for compiling which of the following works? Ashtadhyayi Yoga Sutras Mahabhashya Arthashastra 17 / 20 17. What was the title given to the head of the family in early Vedic society? Rajan Samrat Grihapati Kulapati 18 / 20 18. How many symbols are present in the longest known inscription on a Harappan seal? 24 26 23 25 19 / 20 19. At which Harappan site have traces of plough lines been discovered? Harappa Mohenjo-daro Kalibangan Lothal 20 / 20 20. The depiction of which animal is NOT found on the seals from the Harappan period? Elephant Cow Horse Bull Your score is Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin
