Satavahana Dynasty Quiz

Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

• • A) Gautamiputra Satakarni

• • B) Hala

• • C) Simuka

• • D) Kanva

Around what time did Simuka establish the Satavahana dynasty?

• • A) 150 BCE

• • B) 230 BCE

• • C) 100 CE

• • D) 1st century CE

Which regions did the early Satavahana kingdom cover?

• A) Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab

• B) Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh

• C) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

• D) Bengal, Orissa, and Bihar

Who is considered the greatest of the Satavahana kings?

• A) Gautamiputra Satakarni

• B) Simuka

• C) Hala

• D) Satakarni

Which of the following did Gautamiputra Satakarni defeat during his reign?

• A) Mauryas and Guptas

• • B) Pallavas and Chalukyas

• C) Nandas and Cholas

• D) Shakas, Yavanas, and Pahlavas

Hala is best known for his contributions in which field?

• A) Warfare

• B) Trade

• C) Literature

• D) Architecture

What is the Gatha Saptashati, composed by Hala?

• A) A collection of Buddhist scriptures

• • B) A historical text on the Satavahana dynasty

• C) A Sanskrit epic

• D) A Prakrit anthology of 700 verses

Which religions did the Satavahanas promote during their reign?

• A) Vedic and Buddhist traditions

• B) Hinduism and Islam

• • C) Buddhism and Jainism

• D) Christianity and Zoroastrianism

Where are the famous stupas associated with the Satavahanas located?

• A) Ajanta and Ellora

• B) Amaravati and Sanchi

• C) Bodh Gaya and Nalanda

• D) Khajuraho and Konark

What was a significant contribution of the Satavahanas in terms of trade?

• A) They built the Silk Road

• B) They established trade with the Roman Empire.

• C) They introduced Indian spices to Europe.

• D) They invented the concept of coinage.