Ancient Indian History Quiz

Who was ruling the subcontinent when Fa Hien visited?

• Ashoka

• Chandragupta I

• Chandragupta II

• Harsha

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an area of progress during the Gupta period?

• Astronomy

• Literature

• Military technology

• Mathematics

What was the primary religion during the Gupta reign, according to Fa Hien?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What aspect of society disturbed Fa Hien the most?

• Heavy taxation

• The caste system and mistreatment of Shudras

• Lack of prosperity

• Cruelty of the rulers

What game is believed to have started during the Gupta reign?

• Chess

• Ludo

• Polo

• Snakes and Ladders

Fa Hien was a ________ traveler who visited the subcontinent around 400–410 CE.

The rulers of the Gupta Empire were strict but not ________.

The cave temples of ________ and Ajanta are famous for their stone carvings.

The concept of ________ and decimals was introduced by Gupta scientists.

Later ________ scholars worked on the ideas of Indian scientists and mathematicians.