Ancient History

January 13, 2023 2 Mins Read
326 Views
Ancient History Quiz gkkeeda

Ancient History Quiz covers the topic from Prehistoric period, Harappan/Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic age (Earlier and Later), Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadh, Religious Reforms, Iranian Invasion, Mauryan age, Post Mauryan Age (Indo-Greek invasion-Parthians, Sakas, Kushan), Sungas, Kanvas Satavahanas, Gupta age, Sangam Age, Religious Kingdoms, Post Gupta Age – Harshavardhana, Pallava, and Chalukya.

1. How many of the following sites are associated with Harappan Civilisation:

  1. Lothal
  2. Sotkakoh
  3. Inamgaon
  4. Ganweriwala
  5. Surkotada

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

Show Answer

Correct Answer: (C) 4

Explanation: Except Inamgaon, all sites are associated with the Harappan civilization. Imamgaon is an early village site in Southern India

2. Which one of the following animals was not represented on seals and terracotta art of the Harappan civilization?:

(A) Tiger

(B) Elephant

(C) Cow

(D) Rhinoceros

Show Answer

Correct Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Animals not depicted on Harappan seals: Cows, Camels, Lions, and horses.
  • Most depicted animal: Unicorn

3. Which one of the statements is incorrect about Kushans:

(A) Shaka era started with Kanishka Rule.

(B) Kushan Rulers followed both Buddhism and Brahminism.

(C) They controlled the Silk Route which proved to be a good source of income for Kushan.

(D) Menander was an earlier Kushan in India.

Show Answer

Correct Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Menander was an Indo-Greek ruler also known as Milinda. He was the principal character of Milinda Panho.

About Kushan:

  • They controlled Silk Route.
  • First ruler in India to issue gold coins on a wide scale.
  • They worshipped both Shiva and the Buddha.
  • Kanishka started an era in 78 AD which is known as the Shaka era. It is used by the Government of India.

4. Which of the statement is wrong regarding Harappan script:

(A) It is still to be fully deciphered.

(B) It is largely connected to Greek language.

(C) The script was written from right to left mostly.

(D) It has only bilingual text.

Show Answer

Correct Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Key features of Harappan Script:

  • written mostly from Right to left,
  • use 400 to 600 signs of which 40 or 60 are basic and the rest are their variant,
  • As per Parpole, the Language of Harappa was Dravidian. While some scholars connect Harappan script with Brahmi. Hence, the mystery still remains.

5. Consider the following statements regarding Early Vedic Age:

  1. Women held high positions in society.
  2. Women were allowed to attend Sabha and Samiti.
  3. Girls were educated along with boys.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Show Answer

Correct Answer: (D)

Explanation: All statements are correct.