Ancient history miscellaneous

Ancient history miscellaneous

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Ancient History

Indus Valley Civilization
Vadic Period
Mahajanapada Period
Religious Movement
Maurya Period
Post Maurya Period
The Sangam Period
Gupta Period
Vardhana Dynasty
Ancient history miscellaneous
  1. Mention the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age.








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    The important towns of Chera dynasty were Musiri, Tondi, Bandar and Vanji. Roman built a temple of Augustus at Musiri.

    Correct Option: D

    The important towns of Chera dynasty were Musiri, Tondi, Bandar and Vanji. Roman built a temple of Augustus at Musiri.

  1. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas ?








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    A tenth century inscription on a temple wall of the brahman village of Uttaramerur gives the details of village administration under Cholas.

    Correct Option: B

    A tenth century inscription on a temple wall of the brahman village of Uttaramerur gives the details of village administration under Cholas.

  1. Who among the following, propounded the theory of zero ?








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    Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta was named after him.

    Correct Option: C

    Aryabhatta was an Indian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of Algebra and the theory of zero. India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta was named after him.

  1. The school of arts developed during the Kushan Period with the mixture of Indian and Greek style is known as








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    Gandhara School of art shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as Indo-Greek art. The important features of this school are :
    (i) Buddha is shown as Roman and Greek gods
    (ii) Moustache and beard are added to Buddha’s face
    (iii) The figures of this school follow a given ratio between the size of the face and rest of the body.
    During first and second century blue grey schist stone was used to make idols.

    Correct Option: C

    Gandhara School of art shows Greek influence, therefore, it is known as Indo-Greek art. The important features of this school are :
    (i) Buddha is shown as Roman and Greek gods
    (ii) Moustache and beard are added to Buddha’s face
    (iii) The figures of this school follow a given ratio between the size of the face and rest of the body.
    During first and second century blue grey schist stone was used to make idols.

  1. Where was the first Buddhist Council held ?








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    The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir in 483 BC during the reign of Ajatasatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa.

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    The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir in 483 BC during the reign of Ajatasatru. It was presided by Mahakassapa.