Class 6 History Chapter 9 Quiz

Who were the Kushanas?

• Rulers of China

• Rulers of Rome

• Rulers of Central Asia and North-West India

• Rulers of South India

What was the basis of belief in the system of Bhakti?

• Personal devotion and worship of a chosen deity

• Following the teachings of Buddha

• Performance of elaborate sacrifices

• Strict adherence to rituals

Why was silk expensive in ancient times?

• It was difficult to produce

• It was a rare commodity

• It had to be brought all the way from China through dangerous routes

• It was only worn by the rich

Who was Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni?

• A renowned Tamil poet

• A ruler of the Satavahanas

• A Buddhist monk

• A famous Chinese pilgrim

What was emphasized by those who followed the Bhakti?

• Performance of rituals

• Following the teachings of Confucius

• Devotion and individual worship of a god or goddess

• Strict adherence to religious laws

What do the accounts of Chinese Buddhist pilgrims throw light on?

• The art of silk production

• The life of Jesus Christ

• The history of the Roman Empire

• The dangers they encountered on their travel

What was Theravada Buddhism?

• A new form of Buddhism popular in South India

• The older form of Buddhism popular in Sri Lanka and other countries

• A form of Buddhism practiced in China

• A form of Buddhism followed by the Kushanas

What was the most valued export commodity to the Roman Empire from India?

• Pepper

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices