Exploring India's Rich History

What was the primary urban center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Harappa

• Lothal

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Kalibangan

Which script was used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Cuneiform script

• Indus script

• Hieroglyphics

• Sumerian script

What were the main features of the Indus Valley cities?

• Lack of sanitation systems

• No evidence of trade activities

• Simple wooden structures

• Advanced urban planning, drainage systems, standardized brick construction, public baths, granaries, and trade.

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Bimbisara

• Harsha Vardhana

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

What was the significance of Ashoka's edicts?

• They focused on military expansion and conquest.

• They were primarily concerned with economic growth.

• They promoted moral governance and spread Buddhist principles.

• They discouraged the practice of Buddhism.

Which battle marked the beginning of the Maurya Empire's expansion?

• Battle of Panipat

• Battle of Haldighati

• Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Kalinga

What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?

• Taxila

• Pataliputra

• Ujjain

• Kannauj

Who was the last ruler of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Brihadratha

• Chandragupta

What was the main religion promoted by Ashoka?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

Which Mughal emperor is known for his architectural achievements?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb