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Quiz about Ancient Indian Empires
Quiz about Ancient Indian Empires

Ancient Indian Empires Trivia Quiz


India, today the world's second most populated country, was host to many ancient cultures during history. How much do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by NatureKid034. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
NatureKid034
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
93,232
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4118
Last 3 plays: ZWOZZE (9/10), Guest 103 (4/10), Guest 152 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Chandragupta, who first gained power after capturing the rich Ganges Valley, went on to create what ancient Indian empire with his son and grandson? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After Chandragupta forged his empire in the north, what geographic feature did he conquer most of after capturing the Ganges Valley? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. We know most of what we know today because of Megasthenes, an ambassador to the Maurya court. What part of the world was Megasthenes an ambassador for? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these facts about Chandragupta is true? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Known as the "philosopher king", Asoka was the emperor of the Mauryan empire in 268 BC. What was his relationship to Chandragupta, the original founder of the empire? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these was not one of the things Asoka did for his people during his rule? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After the fall of the Maurya empire in India, what was the next major empire to unite many kingdoms in India? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these important inventions that is used all around the world was created by the Gupta civilization? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of these remains of the Gupta empire is the western Indian city of Ajanta most notable for? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During his time of life in the Gupta empire, which of these is a famous play that the Gupta poet Kalidasa wrote? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Chandragupta, who first gained power after capturing the rich Ganges Valley, went on to create what ancient Indian empire with his son and grandson?

Answer: Maurya

In ancient times, northern India was a major battle ground where rich and rival rajahs fought for control of the powerful, bountiful, and rich Ganges Valley. Finally in 321 BC, Chandragupta Maurya, started the first Indian Empire.
2. After Chandragupta forged his empire in the north, what geographic feature did he conquer most of after capturing the Ganges Valley?

Answer: Deccan

The Deccan is a vast plateau between the mountain ranges of the coasts of India. The Deccan was a very rich resource in ancient times and still is today because of its rich, agricultural soil which is used to make cotton.
3. We know most of what we know today because of Megasthenes, an ambassador to the Maurya court. What part of the world was Megasthenes an ambassador for?

Answer: Greece

Megasthenes described what he called "the great capital of Pataliputra" as the most largest and prosperous city in the world. He wrote about its palaces, school, temples, parks, and said that the wall around the city "was crowned with 570 towers and had 64 gates". All quotations are from copies of Megasthene's report of Pataliputra.
4. Which of these facts about Chandragupta is true?

Answer: He trained women to protect his palace.

Chandragupta was perhaps one of the most anxious emperors, and he particularly feared being killed. As well as training woman to be guards and putting them to protect the palace, he also had servants taste his food to protect him from poisoning and made secret palaces in the palace to protect him from being harmed if ever his palace was invaded.
5. Known as the "philosopher king", Asoka was the emperor of the Mauryan empire in 268 BC. What was his relationship to Chandragupta, the original founder of the empire?

Answer: Grandson

Asoka was known as the philosopher king throughout the empire because after becoming emperor, he fought a battle to conquer the Deccan region of Kalinga. After seeing all the violence and slaughter that had happened, he turned his back on violence and converted to Buddhism.
6. Which of these was not one of the things Asoka did for his people during his rule?

Answer: Set up food banks in poor towns

After making a public speech calling everyone in his kingdom his children, he set out to help them. He began by building roads, rest hourses, hospitals and by making stone pillars with virtues on them, planting mango groves, and making shelters. He also became a vegetarian and limited Hindu animal sacrifices, but encouraged a tolerance in religion.
7. After the fall of the Maurya empire in India, what was the next major empire to unite many kingdoms in India?

Answer: Gupta

Between the time of the Maurya empire and Gupta empire, which lasted about 500 years, many kingdoms popped up on the Deccan Plateau and in Southern India. Some of these kingdoms included the Tamil kingdom which was known for its rich literature and the Dravidians, who were known for a very different culture and customs.
8. Which of these important inventions that is used all around the world was created by the Gupta civilization?

Answer: 'Arabic' Numeral System

The Gupta civilization took pride in its education system and its mathematics in the ancient world. The number system that they created - which is now known as the 'Arabic' numeral system, was based on the number zero. The Gupta civilization was also very advanced in herbal medicine.

They were skilled in setting bones and in simple plastic surgery. Also, the Gupta civilization began vaccinating people for smallpox thousands of years before the Western world started doing it.
9. Which of these remains of the Gupta empire is the western Indian city of Ajanta most notable for?

Answer: Cave Painting

In the caverns of Ajanta, India, one can see the many cave paintings that were left on the walls of cave temples. The Buddhists had their temples painted with murals of Buddhist stories and legends and also with scenes of Gupta India.
10. During his time of life in the Gupta empire, which of these is a famous play that the Gupta poet Kalidasa wrote?

Answer: Abhijnanashakuntala

In the English the title of the work is often given as the "Recognition of Shakuntala". It is the story of a king married a poor orphan, named Shakuntala. However, the king is put under a spell and forgets about his bride. Eventually, he recovers his memory and the two of them become one again.
Source: Author NatureKid034

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