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Quiz about India History and Culture 2
Quiz about India History and Culture 2

India: History and Culture 2 Trivia Quiz


Random tidbits on India...enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
33,203
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. A mosque was built in 1528 in Ayodhya by the Mughal emperor Babur much to the unhappiness of the Hindu population. The source of Hindu anger came as a result of the fact that many believed the mosque was built on the site of a ruined temple that was the birthplace of what figure of Indian history? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the citadel of Sikhism, found in the holy city of Amritsar? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the native term for the Hindu caste system? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the home state of the Sikhs? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Kshatriya is the caste that historically included which group of people? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the lowest of the four Varna? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Untouchables in India now refer to themselves as 'Dalits', which translates as what in English? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is not a language of the Dravidian family? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The British East India Company was founded during the reign of what Mughal emperor? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Pondicherry, on the southeast coast of India, was a colony of which European power? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A mosque was built in 1528 in Ayodhya by the Mughal emperor Babur much to the unhappiness of the Hindu population. The source of Hindu anger came as a result of the fact that many believed the mosque was built on the site of a ruined temple that was the birthplace of what figure of Indian history?

Answer: Rama

Yes, this was a freebie if you took the first India-related quiz. It always helps to pay attention!
2. What is the name of the citadel of Sikhism, found in the holy city of Amritsar?

Answer: Golden Temple

3. What is the native term for the Hindu caste system?

Answer: Jati

4. What is the home state of the Sikhs?

Answer: Punjab

The Punjab is currently divided between Pakistan and India, a source of contention.
5. Kshatriya is the caste that historically included which group of people?

Answer: Rulers and warriors

6. What is the lowest of the four Varna?

Answer: Sudras

The Sudras are the common people, agriculturalists and artisans.
7. The Untouchables in India now refer to themselves as 'Dalits', which translates as what in English?

Answer: Oppressed

8. Which of the following is not a language of the Dravidian family?

Answer: Bengali

The Dravidian languages are concentrated in the south of India.
9. The British East India Company was founded during the reign of what Mughal emperor?

Answer: Akbar

It was founded in 1600. Akbar reigned from 1556-1605.
10. Pondicherry, on the southeast coast of India, was a colony of which European power?

Answer: France

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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