Quiz on Ancient Indian History

Who was the Greek ambassador that visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

• Megasthenes

• Fa-Hien

• Hiuen-Tsang

• Ptolemy

Which ancient civilization is known for its impressive town planning and drainage system?

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Ancient Egyptian Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mayan Civilization

What is the primary literary source for the teachings of Buddhism?

• Puranas

• Mahabharata

• Tripitaka

• Vedas

Which ruler is known as the 'Indian Napoleon'?

• Balban

• Iltutmish

• Samudragupta

• Chandragupta II

What was the main reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Natural calamities

• Invasion by Aryans

• Cultural assimilation

• Trade decline

Which script was used for the Ashokan inscriptions?

• Kharoshthi

• Latin

• Brahmi

• Cyrillic

Who was the last great ruler of the Gupta dynasty?

• Samudragupta

• Kumaragupta

• Skandagupta

• Chandragupta II

Which dynasty is known for the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate?

• Lodi Dynasty

• Tughlaq Dynasty

• Mamluk Dynasty

• Khilji Dynasty

What was the primary economic activity of the Indus Valley people?

• Trade

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Hunting

Which of the following was a significant feature of the Gupta period?

• Golden Age of India

• Invasion by Persians

• Decline of trade

• Rise of Buddhism