History Quiz: Bharathavarsha

What are sources?

• Materials for construction

• Basic ingredients for cooking

• Tools for gardening

• Elements for painting

Which of the following is an example of native literature?

• Si-yu-ki

• Indica

• Gho-kho-ki

• Rajatarangini

What are archaeological sources?

• Fossils and bones

• Ancient artifacts and ruins

• Historical documents and manuscripts

• Oral traditions and folklore

Which of the following is an example of foreign literature?

• Mudrarakshasa

• Kavirajamarga

• Buddha Charita

• Mahavamsha

What is the Halmidi inscription?

• An ancient inscription in Kannada language

• A literary work

• A historical monument

• An ancient coin

Which of the following is not a type of archaeological source?

• Monuments

• Pottery

• Coins

• Inscriptions

What is numismatics?

• Study of ancient pottery

• Study of ancient architecture

• Study of ancient coins

• Study of ancient languages

What do monuments and ruins help us understand?

• Religious beliefs

• Astronomical events

• Military strategies

• Maritime trade routes

What is the significance of oral sources in Indian history?

• They are not important for understanding history

• They provide direct historical records

• They are not reliable for historical study

• They are only used for entertainment

What are stala-puranas?

• Oral traditions

• Ancient coins

• Legends related to individuals, events, and customs

• Historical monuments