Ancient India Quiz 30 (20 MCQs)

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1. The concept of Eight-Cold Path forms the theme of
2. The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was
3. Foreigners were absorbed in a large number in the Indian society during the period?
4. 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to
5. Who among the following has been mentioned as Maharajadhiraja and a Lion to the Huna Deer by Banabhatta?
6. Extensive burning of the forest marks which of the following era?
7. The mother of Vardhamana Mahavira was a
8. The Buddha
9. Which among the following best suits to Vajrasana?
10. According to Strabo, the Tamil kingdom to first send emissaries to meet Augustin in Athens in 20 BC, was
11. The greatest Saka ruler of India, who was a great conqueror, is said to have gained fame by being well-versed in grammar, polity, logic, music etc. and had taken a vow not to kill men except in battle. Who was he?
12. Which of the following works of Kalidasa gives information about the Andhras?
13. Vardhamana Mahavira was born at.....
14. The term used to denote a group of families in the vedic society was
15. The Vedic deity Indra was the god of
16. The two colossal images of the Buddha at Bamiyan are an instance of the..... art?
17. Madurai had been the capital of the
18. The Phrsae the 'Light of Asia' is applied to
19. Kanva dynasty was established by
20. Which of the following city was known as Avanti in ancient India?