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Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 1

According to Buddhist Iore, Buddha was born a prince. He was given the name Siddhartha by his parents. Who were his parents?

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The Buddha was born into a noble family in Kapilvastu, Lumbini, Nepal in 563 BCE. His father was King Suddhodana and his mother was queen Maya Devi. His mother died in just seven days after birth, he was raised by Maha Pajapati his mother's younger sister.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 2

He was the first Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. He was a devout Buddhist who was interested only in spiritualism pertaining to his own creed. Who was he?

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Fa-Hien was a the first Chinese pilgrim who started his journey to India in 399 A.D., he reached India in 400 A.D. He visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya. He was a devout Buddhist who was interested only in spiritualism pertaining to his own creed. 
Whereas Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of Harshvardhan.
I-tsing visited India in connection with Buddhism. 
Ibn Battuta was a Morrish traveller who visited India during the reign of Muhhamad-Bin-Tughlaq.

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Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 3

The Ashokan pillar inscriptions of western India are written in this script. It is written from right to left. What is this script called?

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Kharosthi is the sister script and contemporary of Brahmi. It was written from right to left and  was used in the Gandhara culture of North-Western India and is sometimes also called the Gandhari Script.
The oldest examples of Kharosthi found in Gandhara are displayed on the Ashokan edicts, carved on rock pillars dated to the mid-3rd century BCE.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 4

The hathigumpha inscription was inscribed by the emperor of Kalinga in India, during second century BCE. It consists of seventeen lines in a Central-Western from of Prakrit incised in a deep-cut Brahmi script. Which of the following emperors inscribed it?

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Kharavela was the third and greatest emperor of Magameghavahana dynasty of Kalinga.
Kharavela is known to have revived the past glory of Kalinga. He led many successful campaigns against the kingdoms of Magadha, Anga, and Satavahana.
Kharvela was a Jain follower, but despite being a Jain follower he never hesitated in warfare.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 5

It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text written circa 1200 or 1000 BCE. It is a collection of hymns derived from the Rig Veda that was set to music, but it is textually larger than the Reg Veda. What is the name of this veda?

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Sama Veda is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text written circa 1200 or 1000 BCE. It is a collection of hymns or melodies and is called the 'Book of Song', 'Veda of Chants' or 'Yoga of Song'. Sama Veda is typically the words of Rig Veda put to music. It is the shortest of all the four Vedas.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 6

This language literally means 'natural' or 'common', it was used to write Jain scriptures. Many modern-day Indian languages have descended from it. Which language are we talking about?

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Around 6th century BC, people of India were speaking and writing languages that were much simpler than classical Sanskrit. These vernacular forms, of which there were several, are called the Prakrits.
Prakrits, called the 'Middle Indo - Aryan Languages', true to their name, are the link between the so called 'Old Indo - Aryan Languages' i.e. the ancient Indian languages and the 'New Indo - Aryan Languages' i.e. modern Indian languages. 
Most of the literature generally called Prakrit is devoted to Jainism.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 7

Which of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art?

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Gandhara art is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form. The art was primarily Mahayana and shows Greco-Roman influence. All the Ellora caves ,Ajanta caves and Elephanta caves has the influence of Gnadhara school of art but the Khajuraho temple does not relate to this art form.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 8

Which dynasty was wellknown for excellent village administration?

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The Chola kings followed a highly efficient system of administration. The entire Tanjore district, parts of Trichy, Pudukottai and South Arcot districts formed the part of’ the Chola Mandalam. The Cholas had three major administrative divisions called Central Government, Provincial Government and Local Government. Tanjore was the capital of the Cholas. The efficient Chola administrative system has been well appreciated by many historians and rulers.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 9

Inscription are seen on rocks, pillars, stones, slabs, walls of building and body of temples. They supply valuable historical facts. Which of the following inscription is the archaeological source of Gupta Age?

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The Prayag-Prasasti inscription contains achievements of Samudraguta and was written by Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta.
The Mandsaur inscription regards to the work of Vattasbhatta.

Test: Ancient Indian History- 2 - Question 10

One of the remarkable achievements of the Neolithic Period was the invention of wheel. It brought a rapid progress in man's life. The wheel was used in horse-carts and bullock-carts that helped man a lot to carry heavy loads. Therefore, in this period transport became quite easy and quick.
The wheel was also used for spinning and weaving. It also helped in pottery. Man made beautiful pots to keep food grains and storing water.
The tools and weapons of the Neolithic Age better and sharper than the Paleolithic Age. Now a polished stone called celt was used to make tools. Some new developed tools like sickles, bows and arrows and improved axes were made in the Neolithic Age. These tools were used for various purposes like, the axe was used for various purposes like, the axe was used for cutting down trees, sickles to harvest the crops and arrows to kill animals.
Read the passage and answer the question.

Q. How was the invention of wheel useful in storing food grains and water?

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The invention of the wheel was a major invention of the Neolithic age.
Wheels helped to make pots and these pots were helpful to store food grains and water.

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