Static Quiz 29 March 2022 (Ancient History)
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1. Question
With reference to the society under the Pallavas, which among the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectThe Pallava period also witnessed the rise of Saivism and Vaishnavism and also the decline of Buddhism and Jainism.
The Pallava society was based on Aryan culture. Kanchipuram was a great centre of learning. The University of Kanchi played a great part in the propagation of Aryan culture in the South. It can be said that the aryanisation of southern India was completed during the Pallava reign.
IncorrectThe Pallava period also witnessed the rise of Saivism and Vaishnavism and also the decline of Buddhism and Jainism.
The Pallava society was based on Aryan culture. Kanchipuram was a great centre of learning. The University of Kanchi played a great part in the propagation of Aryan culture in the South. It can be said that the aryanisation of southern India was completed during the Pallava reign.
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2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Satavahanas:
1) They gained independence after the decline of the Guptas
2) The Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CorrectSatavahanas:
In the Deccan, the Satavahanasestablished their independent rule after thedecline of the Mauryas. Their rule lastedfor about 450 years. They were also knownas the Andhras. The Puranas andinscriptions remain important sources forthe history of Satavahanas. Among the inscriptions, the Nasik andNanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of GautamiputraSatakarni.
The coins issued by the Satavahanas are also helpful inknowing the economic conditions of that period. The founder of the Satavahanadynasty was Simuka. He wassucceeded by Krishna, who extended the kingdom up to Nasik inthe west. The third king was Sri Satakarni. He conquered westernMalwa and Berar. He also performed asvamedha sacrifices. Theseventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty was Hala. He reignedfor a period of five years. Hala became famous for his bookGathasaptasati, also called Sattasai. It contains 700 verses in Prakritlanguage.
IncorrectSatavahanas:
In the Deccan, the Satavahanasestablished their independent rule after thedecline of the Mauryas. Their rule lastedfor about 450 years. They were also knownas the Andhras. The Puranas andinscriptions remain important sources forthe history of Satavahanas. Among the inscriptions, the Nasik andNanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of GautamiputraSatakarni.
The coins issued by the Satavahanas are also helpful inknowing the economic conditions of that period. The founder of the Satavahanadynasty was Simuka. He wassucceeded by Krishna, who extended the kingdom up to Nasik inthe west. The third king was Sri Satakarni. He conquered westernMalwa and Berar. He also performed asvamedha sacrifices. Theseventeenth king of the Satavahana dynasty was Hala. He reignedfor a period of five years. Hala became famous for his bookGathasaptasati, also called Sattasai. It contains 700 verses in Prakritlanguage.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtrakutas:
1) The Rashtrakutas were originally known to be the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.
2) The Kailasa temple in Ellora was constructed by Dhantidurga
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CorrectPolitical history of Rashtrakutas:
- The Rashtrakutas were originally known to be the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.
- Thry ruled from Manyakheta in Karnataka.
- Dhantidurga was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty, he defeated Chalukyas of Badami.
- Dhantidurga was succeeded by Krishna 1. He constructed Kailasa temple in Ellora.
IncorrectPolitical history of Rashtrakutas:
- The Rashtrakutas were originally known to be the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.
- Thry ruled from Manyakheta in Karnataka.
- Dhantidurga was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty, he defeated Chalukyas of Badami.
- Dhantidurga was succeeded by Krishna 1. He constructed Kailasa temple in Ellora.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the History of Ancient India, who among the following was referred as ‘Devanampiyapiyadasi’?
CorrectIt was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of the earlier edicts that referred him as Devanampiyapiyadasi.
IncorrectIt was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of the earlier edicts that referred him as Devanampiyapiyadasi.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
1) It is an important Sangam Literary work.
2) It contains eighteen works about ethics and morals.
3) The most important among these works is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar,
The above statements refer to?
CorrectPathinenkilkanakku: It contains eighteen works about ethics and morals. The most important among these works is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar, the tamil great poet and philosopher.
IncorrectPathinenkilkanakku: It contains eighteen works about ethics and morals. The most important among these works is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar, the tamil great poet and philosopher.
