Exploring Ancient India

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

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

• Harappa

• Kalibangan

Which script is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Indus script

• Brahmi script

• Cuneiform script

• Hieroglyphics

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

• Ashoka the Great

• Bimbisara

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Harsha Vardhana

What was the capital city of the Maurya Empire?

• Taxila

• Ujjain

• Kannauj

• Pataliputra

Which famous ruler is known for his edicts promoting Buddhism?

• Chandragupta

• Akbar

• Harsha

• Ashoka

What was the main economic activity of the Gupta Empire?

• Mining and metallurgy

• Agriculture and trade

• Textile production

• Fishing and hunting

Which mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

• Algebraic equations

• The Pythagorean theorem

• Calculus and limits

• The concept of zero and the decimal system.

What is the significance of the Vedic texts?

• The Vedic texts are primarily historical documents.

• The Vedic texts are foundational to Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

• The Vedic texts focus solely on rituals and ceremonies.

• The Vedic texts are unrelated to Indian culture.

What are the four main varnas in the Vedic society?

• Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sages, Farmers

• Shudras, Priests, Warriors, Artisans

• Brahmins, Rajputs, Merchants, Laborers

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Laozi

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Zoroaster