The First Empire Quiz

What are Janapadas?

• Modern cities in India

• Famous rivers in India

• Ancient kingdoms or territories in India during the Vedic period

• Traditional dances in India

Who was the famous Greek conqueror who invaded India in 326 BC?

• Alexander the Great

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Genghis Khan

• Julius Caesar

Which Janapada was located in present-day Bihar?

• Kalinga

• Vajji

• Kosala

• Magadha

Which Mahajanapada was known for its famous ruler, Bimbisara?

• Avanti

• Vajji

• Kosala

• Magadha

What was the name of the battle in which Alexander defeated King Porus?

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of the Hydaspes

Which Janapada was located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?

• Magadha

• Panchala

• Kuru

• Vatsa

Which Mahajanapada was known for its famous ruler, Ajatashatru?

• Vajji

• Avanti

• Magadha

• Kosala