WorksheetsMauryas and Guptas
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Among the 16 mahajanapadas, _______ emerged as the most powerful in northern India.
a)
Magadha
b)
Avanti
c)
Kuru
d)
Kosala
2.
What does "Triratna" mean in Buddhism?
a)
Tripitaka
b)
Buddha, Dhamma (dharma), Sangha
c)
Satya, Ahimsa, Karuna
d)
Sheel, Samadhi, Sangha
3.
Which Veda depicts the information about the most ancient Vedic age culture?
a)
Yajur Veda
b)
Atharva Veda
c)
Sama Veda
d)
Rig Veda
4.
Which of the following Mahajanpada was under a Gana?
a)
Kosala
b)
Vajji
c)
Magadha
d)
Gandhara
5.
Which of the following Mahajanpadas supplied men and materials to the Persian army fighting against the Greeks?
a)
Kosala
b)
Vajji
c)
Magadha
d)
Gandhara
6.
The system of tax became most prominent in the period of
a)
Harappan Civilization
b)
Vedic Age
c)
Mahajanapadas
d)
Guptas
7.
Which among the following rulers is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’
a)
Dananada
b)
Mahapadmanada
c)
Chandra Gupta Maurya
d)
Bimbisara
8.
Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
a)
Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
b)
they had renounced the policy of war and violence
c)
caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
d)
Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
9.
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a)
1 only
b)
2,3 only
c)
1,3 only
d)
1,2,3
10.
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
a)
The extinction of the flame of desire
b)
The complete annihilation of self
c)
A state of bliss and rest
d)
A mental stage beyond all comprehension
11.
Which of the following languages were patronised by the Jainas to preach their doctrines?
a)
Prakrit
b)
Pali
c)
sanskrit
d)
Dravidian
12.
In the post-Vedic period which of the following varnas strongly reacted against the domination of Brahmanas?
a)
Shudra
b)
kshatriyas
c)
Vaisya
d)
Rulers of that time
13.
Which Mauryan ruler abdicated the throne and embraced Jainism?
a)
Bindusara
b)
Ashoka
c)
Chandragupta Maurya
d)
Brihadratha
14.
The last Mauryan ruler to be killed by Pushyamitra Shunga was:
a)
Brihadratha
b)
Bindusara
c)
Devavarman
d)
Dasaratha
15.
Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan empire.
1. None of the major political centers in the Mauryan empire is mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions.
2. Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador who visited the Mauryan empire, mentions about committee coordinating military activity.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
16.
Which of the following is the meaning of the Ari according to Kautilya's inner-state polity,?
a)
Enemy King
b)
Neutral King
c)
Middle King
d)
Friend King
17.
Who was known as 'Devanampriya Priyadarshi'?
a)
Bindusara
b)
Ashoka
c)
Chandragupta Maurya
d)
Brihadratha
18.
"Indica" which is an account of Mauryan India was authored by
a)
Megasthenes
b)
Fa-hien
c)
Hiuen-Tsang
d)
None of these
19.
Which of the following is the best known pattern of Mauryan Art?
a)
Pillars
b)
Stupas
c)
Chaityas
d)
Baradari
20.
Ring wells were used in Mauryan Empire for
a)
Bathing
b)
Washing clothes
c)
Irrigation
d)
Drainage
21.
With reference to Zoroaster, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Zoroaster was an Iranian prophet.
2. His teachings are contained in a book called the Zend Avesta.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
22.
With reference to the history of India, consider the following statements:
1. India during the Iranian invasion was marked by political unity, mainly on the northwest frontier.
2. The Greek sources reveal that the practice of Sati, polygamy and slavery were existent.
3. The Persian, satrapy system of administration influenced the later dynasties in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)
1 and 2
b)
2 and 3
c)
1 and 3
d)
1,2,3
23.
Consider the following statements:
1. The ruler of the Satavahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni, claimed to be both a unique Brahmana and a destroyer of the pride of Kshatriyas.
2. The Shungas and Kanvas were Brahmanas.
3. Regarding the Mauryas, the Buddhist texts suggested they were Kshatriyas but Brahmanical texts described them as being of “low” origin.
Which of the following are evidence that suggests kings in early states were not invariably Kshatriyas?
a)
1 and 2
b)
2 and 3
c)
1 and 3
d)
1,2,3
24.
Consider the following statements related to the religion during Pallavas:
1. Buddhism and Jainism were very active in the Pallava kingdom.
2. Most of the Pallava kings were followers of Vaishnavism only.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
a)
1 only
b)
2 only
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2
25.
In Jainism, three Ratnas (Triratnas) are given and they are called the way to Nirvana. What are they?
a)
Right Speech, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct.
b)
Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Process.
c)
Right Faith, Right Path and Right Conduct.
d)
Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct.
26.
With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
a)
Avalokiteshvara
b)
Lokesvara
c)
Maitreya
d)
Padmapani
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