Exploring Achievements of Ancient India

What does the term 'achievement' mean from a historian's perspective?

• Economic growth

• Lasting contributions of a civilization

• Temporary success

• Personal accomplishments

Which ancient Indian city is known for its impressive organized layout and complex houses with plumbing?

• Delhi

• Harappa

• Mumbai

• Varanasi

What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro according to historians?

• Fishing

• Storing water

• Socializing and washing

• Religious rituals

What did the Harappans build to promote trade?

• Granaries

• Temples

• Schools

• Docks

Which crop was NOT harvested by ancient Indians?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Potatoes

• Rice

What did the Aryans bring with them that helped in expanding their territory?

• Granaries

• Iron tools

• Horses and chariots

• Boats

What was the Harappan ink made from?

• Synthetic chemicals

• Mineral pigments

• Burned animal bones, tar, and tree sap

• Plant extracts

During which period did the Gupta Empire enjoy its Golden Age?

• 500 to 400 BCE

• 1000 to 500 CE

• 1500 to 1200 BCE

• 310 to 600 CE

Who performed the first known cataract surgery?

• Bhaskara

• Aryabhata

• Charaka

• Sushruta

Which product was NOT invented by ancient Indians?

• Bridge

• Toilet

• Piano

• Sailboat