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