Quiz on Gandhara Civilisation

What was the old name for the Peshawar Basin Valley?

• Buner

• Swat

• Taxila

• Gandhara

Which city became the capital of the Gandhara empire?

• Kabul

• Mardan

• Taxila

• Peshawar

In which year did the Gandhara civilisation emerge?

• 500 BCE

• 300 CE

• 200 CE

• 1000 BCE

What was the dominant religion in Gandhara during its peak?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Which art style is associated with Gandhara?

• Indo-Greek art

• Mughal art

• Renaissance art

• Baroque art

What type of structures were stupas used for?

• Meditation

• Education

• Housing

• Trade

Where is one of the world's largest Buddhist monasteries located?

• Taxila

• Peshawar

• Swat

• KPK

What was Taxila famous for?

• Farming

• Learning

• Mining

• Fishing

From which regions did students come to study at Taxila University?

• Africa and Australia

• Russia and Japan

• Greece and China

• America and Europe

What subjects were offered at the university in Taxila?

• Cooking and Sewing

• Sports and Games

• Art and Music

• Philosophy and Politics